Board of Directors

Brian is one of the founding Principals and serves as the President and CEO of the company, providing visionary and strategic leadership. While Brian is best known for his urban infill expertise with hundreds of projects in the cities of Seattle and Kirkland alone, he has recently shifted his focus away from project related work to company operations full-time as Blueline embarks on its latest Strategic Business Plan. Under Brian’s leadership, Blueline has consistently been named as one of the Best Places to Work in several business and industry publications.

Todd, one of the founding Principals, is known for residential, mixed use, and commercial projects across the Puget Sound area. His ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with local builders and developers, along with his experience navigating in different jurisdictions, has paved the way for our high percentage of repeat and referral clients. Todd is involved in the execution of Blueline’s career development pathway to project management, and manages the project management and planning staff.

Born and raised in Tacoma, Brett attended the University of Washington, where he received his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. He has over nineteen years of private-sector experience, which includes construction management and land development in addition to engineering. Brett is a natural storyteller and loves working with our young engineers, imparting his wisdom and experience from working on many different types of projects over the years, while always keeping an eye on the big picture.

When she was young, Kimberly was always asking why: why is the sky blue? Why do airplanes fly? In high school she finally found the answers she was looking for in her Conceptual Physics class. One day, at one of the classes, an engineering college recruiter captured Kimberly's interest in the possibility of an engineering degree. Kimberly went on to obtain her Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Walla Walla University, a professional engineering license, and working experience in the commercial real estate industry. She now juggles project and business development responsibilities as a Project Manager at Blueline.

Prior to joining Blueline, Paige spent twelve years working in marketing and business development roles for a variety of architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, helping to grow their marketing resources, business objectives, and reputation in their industries. Paige has been heavily involved in the commercial real estate industry from day one, and has enjoyed serving in multiple board, committee, and leadership roles in various organizations building a network of colleagues and friends that are a constant source of knowledge, advice, and mentorship. It is these relationships, along with the business strategy, that inspires and contributes to leading successful marketing strategies and guiding Blueline on a path to growth and success.

Skylynn grew up in Denver, Colorado, and moved to northern Colorado where she enjoyed living in the mountain planes of the State before her family relocated to Washington in the Spring of 2022. Skylynn’s passion for people in the workforce has given her the opportunities to grow into the person she is today. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Communication and a Master of Science and Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University, Skylynn has a strong desire to cultivate a workplace where people want to be, and where they can grow professionally and personally. Driven by the belief that each of us has the opportunity to make a difference and own the choices around us, she often reminds herself that “It’s my turn!” Skylynn is excited to join Blueline in making a difference in our communities, the places we choose to live, and for the people that will share our space with us in the future. She believes that our Blueliners do important work that she is excited to support.

A Washington native, Andy is originally from Mercer Island. Growing up, he developed a passion for photography and technical drawing. He began working odd jobs at his father’s civil engineering firm at a young age, learning to read plans and draft with AutoCAD after school. As time progressed, he began handling their permit submittals and attending pre-application meetings at various municipalities, while also photographing project sites for marketing purposes. The summer employment continued over the next several years, working as a chainman for their survey department. Andy attended Arizona University, originally studying architecture before changing midway through to Housing and Urban Development with a focus on Urban Planning. After college, he moved back to the Seattle area and began working for a local development consultant before he worked as a planner at a local civil engineering firm, and then spent nearly a decade as the Land Use Director at a local surveying company before joining Blueline. Andy has a deep-rooted passion for responsible development of the built environment. He loves the collaborative nature of project work and the way plans and policies we develop shape the future of our region and is driven by the satisfaction of our clients and the successful execution of the work we’ve promised. He has witnessed dramatic growth over the years, both in Phoenix and in the Puget Sound region, and has seen that with growth comes significant challenges for municipalities. Andy is excited by the opportunity to collaborate with our clients, local municipalities, and stakeholders to work to create plans and projects that will provide benefits and opportunities for generations to come.

Alan is an accomplished landscape architect with over 20 years of professional experience assembling multi-discipline teams for private and public projects. He understands how people successfully experience outdoor spaces across a variety of development types including multifamily, office, and larger master planning for neighborhoods and mixed-use developments. Alan also has a strong background in the design of public spaces, parks and recreation areas, trails/walkways, and low impact development for municipalities and public agencies. His ability to effectively communicate information and concepts makes him a natural leader, leading to design solutions that meet a variety of needs both aesthetic and functional.

TC was born and raised in Redmond, WA and holds a Bachelor’s from Eastern Washington University in Urban and Regional Planning — but his Landscape Architecture education goes all the way back to Legos, Sim City, tree forts, and even a little Bob Ross. TC is AICP certified and has worked on projects in 23 states across the country. His experience includes layouts in single- and multi-family residential, mixed use, and commercial; he specializes in site development for urban infill, redevelopment, and raw land.

Robert is a New York native, but hails from the opposite end of the state where he grew up on forty acres and (unfortunately) cheered for the Bills. Robert got his start in engineering and construction, with an opportunity to manage several construction contracts overseas before returning to Phoenix to manage commercial concrete work. Robert was drawn to the Pacific Northwest for its variety of outdoor activities, and enjoys spending time in the woods with his longtime girlfriend and two dogs. He appreciates the challenges inherent in maintaining the amazing natural resources of the region, and balancing that with the need for development.

Taylor’s love for creative problem solving made civil engineering an easy choice for her. As a Seattle native, she received her Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Saint Martin’s University. As an Project Manager at Blueline, she provides project support for both the public and the private sector, allowing her to meet a diverse set of client needs. Taylor enjoys creating useful engineering solutions and designs that are beneficial to all members of the community.

After graduating with a Master’s degree from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geodesy in Bulgaria, Nadia worked for more than two decades as a civil engineer designing wastewater treatment plants and landfills for solid waste. She became very interested in AutoCAD and graphic design, and after moving to Seattle, started working as an AutoCAD Civil 3D Designer. Nadia was always looking for a positive place, where she could grow as a designer and a person; when she started working as an Engineering Designer for Blueline, she found an excellent working environment and a great team of people.

Aaron’s interest in the construction industry began when he was a child playing with Lego blocks. He started work in civil engineering after studying Architecture at Arizona State University during the housing boom in the late 1990s, and knowing just enough to operate AutoCAD. When the housing market fell, he completed a degree in Sustainability to figure out how we can do better. He relocated to the Pacific Northwest where he currently works on large development projects and still writes programs to help designers and engineers get work done.

Chris knew from an early age he wanted to be an architect. His inspiration was pictures of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and homes featured in his parents’ copies of Sunset Magazine. Spending part of his youth in the Pacific Northwest and part near Chicago gave him a chance to experience the great outdoors and the sights and sounds of a big city environment. Upon beginning his architectural education at Ball State University he discovered landscape architecture, decided he was more interested in designing outdoor spaces, and changed his major, which he completed at the University of Washington. Since then he has enjoyed doing design work on the rich variety of outdoor spaces that make up our environment – places to live, work, learn, and play.

Adam was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is incredibly happy to have never lived anywhere else. He enjoys traveling but is always thankful to return home to the water, mountains, trees, and rain. Adam has three really amazing sons who causes him to smile every time he looks at them.

Dave is an Illinois native, moving to the Pacific Northwest more than twenty years ago to be closer to the mountains. Often described as a team player, his love for creating memorable spaces is bolstered by his collaborative nature. Dave has a deep respect for natural systems and protecting existing ecologies. With more than ten years of experience, Dave is highly skilled at integrating the project team’s combined skillset to promote a holistic site design. He has previously worked on light rail station plazas, mixed-use developments, market rate multifamily housing, and affordable housing projects. When not at work, Dave loves being outdoors and can often be found running, biking, or hiking with his family along the trails the Cascade Mountains have to offer.

Originally from Atlanta, Jerome has had his fair share of living exchanges after college. From living in Louisiana to Connecticut to now here in Seattle, WA. Jerome obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Southern University. Studied abroad in South Korea for 5 weeks and learned about their unique and innovative engineering systems and techniques. He became a civil engineer because when choosing a major for college he thought, “what job pays well and is always needed?”.    

Dené was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Seattle University. She has over a decade of experience on residential and commercial projects across Washington. She enjoys the challenges of land development; and working with jurisdictions, subconsultants, contractors, and builders to design optimal projects and facilities for communities.

Peter’s love for math and physics, an introduction to technical drawing, and a desire to follow his father into construction law guided him towards Civil Engineering. He is originally from Bellevue and relocated to central California for college in hopes of sunshine. Originally planning to focus on structural engineering and proceed to law school, he instead found interests in geotechnical, water resources, and land development. After several years spent with a land development firm in the Bay Area, Peter wanted to return to his old stomping ground. As an Engineer at Blueline, he primarily works with the Commercial group.

Elise is originally from Lake Stevens, WA. After 18 years of gray Washington weather, she decided to follow the sunshine to California, where she earned her Civil Engineering degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. While in college, Elise volunteered with Engineers Without Borders, where she had the opportunity to work on a water filtration project in northern Thailand. She has returned to Washington to be close to family and nature. Elise appreciates working on projects that positively impact local communities in her home state of Washington.

Born and raised in Texas, James became an engineer because he believes water is a universal right and wanted to learn how to provide it to those in need. During his time at University of Houston, James was a member of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and helped design and project manage a schoolhouse build in Telpochapa, Nicaragua. In his role on the residential team at Blueline, James contributes to many of Blueline’s larger developments, ensuring stormwater and drainage analysis meet jurisdiction requirements and serve the overall project needs.

Rose grew up in Fall City, WA, where she lived in the same house until she went to college at Washington State University. Originally a pre-nursing student, Rose decided to switch to a new major after doing some job shadowing. Because of her love for math and problem solving, and the fact that half of her immediate relatives were civil engineers, she decided to enter the Civil and Environmental Engineering program. Rose is driven by a general passion to experience things, have fun, and make life as enjoyable as possible, and is excited to bring her energy to Blueline’s public works team. She believes that enjoying every day as best as she can and being around a good group of people at work is a game-changer and she looks forward to seeing the designs she’s collaborated on become reality.

Kristal is from Everett, WA, and attended the University of Washington where she received her degree in Civil Engineering. She was originally introduced to civil engineering in high school and, even though it was hard, decided she picked the right path in college. Kristal worked at Blueline in 2012 and left in 2014 to follow her son to San Diego where she also worked on some cool and rewarding projects. One of them is called San Diego Pure Water Program where sewer water is treated to be reused and drinkable! While she had fun in the sun, she missed her family and friends and decided to come back to Washington in 2018. Kristal is interested in and enjoys the variety of different types of projects, from residential and commercial, to public works (just like Blueline departments!). She likes to have fun, give, and be of service to others.

A local Washingtonian, Scott was born in Renton and grew up in Des Moines (not Iowa). He attended Washington State University, where he received his BS in Landscape Architecture. Scott joins Blueline from a small landscape architecture firm in Seattle where he worked for 32 years on a wide variety of project types and scales. He is driven by the desire to provide interest and beauty in small moments and is fascinated by the mash-up of art, nature, science, spirit, and chaos in the field of landscape architecture.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Kylyn went away to the mainland for college and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. She enjoyed math and science in high school and thought engineering would be a perfect choice. After graduating, she returned home to Hawaii and worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. Kylyn missed experiencing all the seasons but wanted to stay close to home, so she decided Seattle was the perfect fit.

Jeremy was born and raised in southern California and, after more than 20 years working as an engineer in the “desert”, found his way to the Pacific Northwest and discovered the beauty of the forest. He had a love for math and science in elementary school and learned about engineering and the built environment in high school. When he found out that civil engineers not only make civilization possible but have saved more lives than all the doctors on the planet, he was hooked. Jeremy has designed and managed a wide variety of public and private civil engineering projects in his career. These include private residential, commercial, and industrial developments as well as roads, bike lanes, and storm drain infrastructure on the public side.

Born and raised in Seattle, Alex’s first experience with civil engineering was playing in the stream at Golden Gardens Beach as a child. Little did he know that, one day, he would make his living taking photos in streams just like that one for drainage reports. Alex obtained his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Washington State University, where he was a member of the rowing team. At Blueline, Alex works mainly with the commercial team, designing drainage infrastructure.    

As her name implies, Mary is from Maryland and ventured to Washington to get her degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Washington. She became an engineer so she could improve the lives of those in her community and is passionate about supporting young women who are interested in pursuing STEM education. At Blueline, Mary works primarily with the commercial group. She hopes to continue to learn from her coworkers and meet people with similar roles in the industry so she can better understand the impact a civil engineer can have in a rapidly changing world.

Michelle was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City. She received her BS in Environmental Studies from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry before moving to Denver where she received her MS in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado. Previously, Michelle has held positions ranging from being an executive assistant for a small non-profit, a farmer, an administrative assistant for a city attorney’s office, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, and a Planner I in Boulder County. She is driven by being able to grow through learning and experience and is passionate about the environment and working with communities – striking a balance in development. Michelle is interested about the stories behind places and enjoys the opportunity to understand how a specific city operates and what ways the people in those cities would like to shape and transform their communities. She is excited to bring her diverse experience to do just that at Blueline.

Growing up in Xiamen, a major city along the Chinese coast, Su is fascinated with how humans and the environment influence one another’s transformation. She attended Tongji University in Shanghai where she received her Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture and then pursued a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from International Technological University. Before arriving in Seattle in 2017, she worked in Southeast China, Shanghai, and New Orleans and most recently worked at another Puget Sound-based interdisciplinary firm for nearly four years. Su enjoys the process of understanding a project site and then transforming it into something that’s more functional for clients and future users. In her free time, you can find her rock climbing, hiking, camping, and doing anything with her dog.

After high school, Yannick was faced with a decision: continue working in an outdoor shop, selling snowboards in the middle of the sweltering Arizona desert, or go to college for an engineering degree. He decided there was slightly more future in engineering, earned his diploma from Arizona State, and took his talents to the Pacific Northwest, where he’s been ever since. Yannick works with clients, agencies and staff to come up with creative and effective solutions for engineering scenarios that are almost as complex as trying to sell winter sports gear in 115-degree heat.

Blake’s interest in landscape architecture stemmed from a childhood love of art, science, and making things. Upon discovering all his interests collided in landscape architecture, he attended Washington State University (Go Cougs!), in pursuit of a Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture and a Minor in Horticulture. After graduation, he relocated to the Seattle area to work as a landscape designer, on a range of projects from multifamily and residential to public works. Blake enjoys the opportunity to utilize his skills from varied fields, like horticulture and construction, especially when working with interdisciplinary teams to achieve creative and sustainable design solutions for the built environment.

Caitlin is a native Northwesterner from Issaquah, Washington. While growing up, she developed a passion for politics, environmental sustainability, and social justice. While attending Western Washington University for her undergraduate degree, she stumbled across the University’s Urban Planning and Sustainable Development program. From there- the rest is history. During her childhood, she witnessed the impacts that sprawl, congestion, and poor city design can have on a community. Caitlin was previously a Project Planner who worked to develop commercial projects throughout the United States. She joins the Blueline team excited to dig into working on comprehensive plans/amendments, parks plans, and helping her clients achieve their urban design and operational goals. She believes that thoughtful and proactive urban planning and design can remediate some of the inequities in our communities today.

Originally from the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, also known as Issaquah, Amanda attended Western Washington University where she received a BA in Environmental Studies with a focus on environmental policy and geography. She is driven by the idea of designing development to conserve and restore the natural resources we all enjoy in Washington, while also considering how smart and thoughtful development impacts the quality of life we envision for our families and community. Interested in engaging all possible resources and stakeholders to create multidisciplinary teams, Amanda has worked in the private and public sector. For the past two years she served as a Land Use Planner for the Jefferson County Department of Community Development where she gained experience with residential, commercial, and industrial projects. In the future, she hopes to open an eco-tourism lodge and run educational programs for conservation projects. This may end up being her "Jane Goodall" envisioned retirement, but we shall see.

A local Washingtonian, Glenn grew up in Bremerton. He attended the University of Washington where he received his degree in Geography – GIS. Right out of school Glenn went into Civil Engineering as a GIS/CAD Technician and ended up gravitating more toward Civil Design and CAD. He has been in the Civil Engineering industry for over 20 years with experience in residential, commercial, and public works, as well as WSDOT design-build and GIS. Glenn has seen constant development and re-development working in the civil field, especially in the PNW, and he loves contributing his piece to this work. Driven by his family, you can find Glenn spending time with his wife and three boys in his spare time.

Originally from a farm near Regina, SK, Canada, Breanne attended McGill University in Montreal, QC, where she received her degree in civil engineering with a minor in environmental engineering. Midway through university, she had the opportunity to study and intern in Barbados for a semester where she worked on a rainwater collection irrigation system design. After returning from Barbados, a water-scarce country facing the impacts of climate change, she was curious about the intersection of sustainability and engineering which lead her to complete a research semester focusing on groundwater quality remediation methods. While at McGill, Breanne developed a passion for supporting women in engineering. She was a member of the Promoting Opportunities for Women in Engineering group throughout university and would host job fairs for elementary and high school students. After graduation, Breanne moved out west to be closer to the mountains and to start a job as a civil engineer in Vancouver, BC. While at her previous firm, she supported development from a feasibility level through construction for clients across Western Canada. After five years in that role, she moved across the border and landed at Blueline where she is excited to continue shaping the communities in which we live, visit, and enjoy!

A Seattle-area native, Cela was destined to become a civil engineer, with her father and sister working in the same profession. Cela has almost twenty years of experience as a consulting civil engineer on both public works and land development projects. She first worked as a Project Engineer for Blueline in 2006 and is now embracing her role as Blueline’s Office Manager, bringing an engineer’s perspective and understanding to the position. Cela enjoys working with Blueline’s management team, and collaborating on strategies related to recruiting, employee benefits, company operations, and corporate compliance.

Born and raised in Seattle, Julian has watched Ballard transform from a quiet suburb into a modern metropolis. After working with several 3D modeling programs in Highschool, and learning AutoCAD while taking Structural Engineering classes in college, he turned his eye for detail and proficiency in digital drawings into a career. He has been working as a Civil Drafter since 2016.

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Sarah has always had an affinity for the outdoors. She developed a passion for the environment and was always wondering why things worked the way they did. With a curious mind, Sarah was pulled in many different directions in college - she explored criminal justice, psychology, and business – but in the end, returned back to her life-long passion for a clean environment and received her degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington. While at the UW, Sarah discovered the joy of collaborating with others to solve complex issues and is excited to bring those skills to the Office Coordinator position at Blueline. When she’s not at work, you can find Sarah doing yoga, building Legos, or out snowboarding whenever the PNW is lucky enough to get some decent snow.

Cody comes to Blueline by way of Chandler, AZ, where he was born and raised. Originally interested in architecture, Cody quickly realized that he worked better with math than with art. Still wanting to somehow be involved in architecture, he decided to go into engineering. He attended Arizona State University, where he received his BS in Civil Engineering and his MS in Structural. Cody is passionate about following through on his word, and he always gives everything his greatest shot – you could say he strives to be the best. Having close ties with an existing employee, Cody knew that Blueline was the obvious choice for his first job out of college and he is excited to put his math brain to work!

Betty grew up in Camas, WA, just off the Columbia River before attending Texas State University where she received her B.S. in Resource and Environmental Studies, a GIS certificate, and a minor in economics. Her endless curiosity, love of learning, and sincere desire to be of service to her community have led her to spend time freelancing as a cartographer and working as an assistant for an environmental engineering firm. She also has worked with public and private entities on habitat restoration, remediation, and documentation projects, and has pursued self-directed education in subjects like leadership, coding, agroecology, and landscape design. Now, Betty enjoys seeing the behind-the-scenes of how communities are developed and is specifically interested in the greater context, history, and processes. She looks forward to working with many different people and entities on a variety of projects and is excited to be a part of a company with a reputation for excellence, growth, and care for its people.

After working as Blueline’s CAD Manager for several years, Carol relocated to California and now works remotely as a civil designer/drafter. She loves hiking, paddle-boarding and volunteering in her community.

Hailing from Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun, Justin is used to long, dark winters and short summers. After taking AutoCAD classes in high school and then working as a teacher’s aide in his senior year, Justin’s college advisor encouraged him pursue an Associate’s degree in Architectural & Engineering Technology. He worked for a small civil engineering firm in Alaska, and then followed his passion for music to Seattle. For the past seven years, Justin has worked as an Engineering Drafter — with occasional journeys out of the office to see the world during music tours.

Lucas arrived in Washington by way of France, Montana, and Idaho. His appreciation for engineering was rooted in middle school wood shop club, an environment that subconsciously introduced the engineering design process and trusted twelve-year-olds with welders, plasma cutters, and angle grinders. As an Engineer for Blueline, Lucas works on residential development projects compiling drainage reports and analyzing designs. When he’s not working and listening to music in the office, you can find him bobbin’ around at your local electronic dance venues.

Born and raised in western Washington, Gavin chose to attend WSU to get as far from his hometown as possible while still paying in-state tuition. This ended up being an excellent decision on his part since WSU is where he discovered landscape architecture. Almost immediately, he was enamored by the range of work and impact this profession can have socially, environmentally, and holistically throughout the built environment. Not only is the work mentally challenging, but it is also rewarding. Knowing that your work as a landscape architect/designer could positively impact someone's life and the environment we all share is his favorite part. Gavin has a self-described obsessive level of attention to detail (both professionally & personally) and loves picking apart designs. Not only is critical thinking/collaboration the most effective way to come up with the best possible design solution, but it is also his favorite way to learn. Gavin credits a great deal of his continued success and love for landscape architecture to his good friend and mentor, Jena Jauchius, who has been a valued and irreplaceable ally throughout his education and career.

Matt, originally from Atlanta, made his way to Washington after falling in love with its snowcapped mountains and beautiful ocean views. A graduate of Kennesaw State University, he’s always had a passion for building and design. He bounced between several different fields in school but eventually found that civil engineering blended his love for design and the outdoors perfectly. Once he found himself in the evergreen state, it was only a matter of time until he found his way onto Blueline’s residential engineering team.

Faith is originally from the small town of Van Meter, Iowa. Growing up on the Mississippi river with an outdoorsman father, she has always had a passion for the outdoors, and the environment. Her love for the environment and her love for math and problem-solving led her to Iowa State University, where she graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering. While in school, Faith was a Professor’s Assistant in CAD classes, which helped her develop a diverse understanding of different AutoCAD software, and consequently landed her two internships while completing her degree. Her experiences gave her new perspectives on the variety of information and team members necessary for site planning, design, and construction. While she’s not stoked to leave her pet baby snake, Sybil, at home every day, Blueline has yet to develop a policy on snakes in the office.

Born and raised in Bellevue, WA, Matt received his degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on stormwater management and water resources from Gonzaga University. Having never really enjoyed writing, he was left to pick a major within STEM and landed on Civil Engineering because of the diverse career opportunities that the degree offers. He also simply enjoys problem-solving and mathematics and is excited to see all the various types of projects and work that is being done in the field. Matt is driven by his determination to meet any challenge head-on. He particularly enjoys running (he competitively ran D1 Cross Country and Track throughout University), skiing, hiking/backpacking, and cooking.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Jenelle left home to attend Seattle University where she majored in Civil Engineering. She previously interned at Seattle Public Utilities as a drainage and wastewater modeling and operations intern but learned that she wanted design and construction experience to help her develop a well-rounded perspective of the work that goes into completing a project. She is interested most in how the work can improve communities while still being analytical at its core. Driven by curiosity, Jenelle loves learning and experiencing new things that she can apply to and enhance not only her work but all other areas of her life too.

Originally from Philadelphia (the land of cheesesteaks and soft pretzels), Grace graduated with a BS in Landscape Architecture from Temple University's Ambler Arboretum campus. After getting her degree, Grace knew she wanted to move to the West Coast and get a different experience from where she was raised. She landed her first professional position at a small landscape architecture firm just south of the San Francisco Bay Area. After working on residential home design in Silicon Valley, Grace was looking for a change of pace (and somewhere with a little less wildfire) which led her to the PNW and to Blueline as a Landscape Designer. Grace loved plants and how they interact with each other - she believes that the key to a long-lasting landscape is knowing the right plant for the right place. To her, landscape is something meant to last multiple generations. Grace's goal is to positively impact the environment through her work and to leave this planet in a better condition for future generations. She truly believes the improving the land also inevitably improves the lives of people that interact with it, and she is excited to be doing just that at Blueline.

Originally from Sudan, Mohamed grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. At a young age, he moved back to Sudan to complete his education and recently received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology in Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan. Mohamed is passionate about making a positive impact in the communities he is a part of and loves to see his work come together in front of his eyes. He is curious to see how his experiences at Blueline compare to how civil engineering is approached in Sudan and is excited to apply his education to his role at Blueline.

Grace had always known she wanted to be an engineer, but picked civil after she discovered environmental required too much chemistry. After an extended “study abroad” at McGill University, she finished her degree at Arizona’s least known school, Northern Arizona University. At Blueline, Grace works on public works projects, helping in both design and construction.

Originally from the Seattle area, Hannah grew up in Kirkland and Port Orchard before venturing off to receive her degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia. After finishing college, she worked for a general contractor in Washington DC for four years before moving back to Seattle (for the mountains), where she worked for another general contractor in Seattle for two years before making the switch to civil engineering. Like most engineers, Hannah’s strengths are math and science (she even won a 7^th-grade math competition!), and she is passionate about working with and empowering women in STEM. Preferring the technical and design side of engineering, she is excited to be a part of Blueline’s commercial team. When not at work, you can find Hannah out hiking, skiing, running, hitting the gym, and playing with her golden retriever Jackson.

Local to Seattle, Cyrus attended Garfield High School before he enrolled at the University of Vermont where he majored in Environmental Studies and minored in Spanish. During his college years, he held several internships, notably in sustainable local business practices and transit planning. His education taught environmental problem-solving drawing on multiple disciplines and culminated in a landscape design-oriented thesis. Overall, Cyrus’s experiences showed him how to apply his varied skills to solve a given problem. Driven by his strong work ethic and follow through, Cyrus looks to lead an interesting life. His interest in how land use planning determines people’s interactions with the broader world around them, combined with his perspective as a lifelong learner, excites him for the practical experiences to come as he starts his career at Blueline.

Originally from Bellevue, Olivia has returned to the Pacific Northwest after a 4-year hiatus while attending Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from which she graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. While at Marquette, she was a part of the Engineering Leadership program, which she often refers to as one of the best parts about her time there. Olivia is a serial optimist who loves to problem-solve, and she is at her best when faced with a challenge – or as she likes to call it – an opportunity for growth. She now works as a part of the residential team at Blueline, and when not at work, she can be found doing yoga, backcountry skiing, head bobbing at a concert, or curled up with a good book.

Brett’s interest in engineering as a profession began in middle school where he excelled in mathematics, but his passion for the physical and naturally built environment started as a child when he took long road trips with his family across the Western United States. Throughout college, before graduating from Walla Walla University with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, he worked as a granite countertop fabricator/installer to help cover expenses while attending school. Brett started his career in operations management for a concrete manufacturing company, Quikrete, where he was relocated to Southern California before transitioning to civil engineering consulting in 2017. He is currently an Engineer/Construction Inspector on Public Works projects out of Blueline’s Mill Creek office. Happy to be back in Washington and closer to family, Brett is enjoying all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

When Jon arrived at Washington State for freshman classes, he was notified that his major, Forestry and Wildlife Management, had been canceled, and he would have to choose a new one. He joined the nearest orientation tour, which happened to be for the Civil Engineering program, and his career path was set. A native of Palo Alto, he worked on the new Google, Intuit and Facebook corporate campuses, as well as Salesforce Tower, and it was during this time that he gained an appreciation and passion for all of the work that goes into large commercial projects. As part of the commercial team at Blueline, Jon brings innovative designs and a wide knowledge base to projects ranging from multi-family residential, to retail/commercial and large industrial spaces, across King and Snohomish Counties.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Jake relocated to the Snohomish County area at a young age graduating from Snohomish High School. While in school, Jake volunteered at a local hospital, landing a job following graduation. During his six year tenure at the hospital, he graduated from the University of Washington earning a degree in Law, Economics, and Public Policy. GO DAWGS! He also has a degree in Biology. After leaving healthcare, Jake joined Blueline where he has since developed his skills in land development and established the trust of his colleagues and clients. In his free time, Jake enjoys spending time on the golf course, attending sporting events, and adventuring with his golden retriever, Kip. Jake is also commercially licensed to operate drones for a variety of services Blueline can provide.

Originally from Chicago, Nicole’s passion for civil engineering comes from growing up near the city. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering and Construction, Nicole decided to move to a different big city to begin her career as an Engineer. At Blueline, Nicole is part of the public works team which allows her to connect with the nearby communities through design projects and construction services.

Hailing from Germany, Kai got his start in engineering constructing Rube Goldberg machines. After spending two years teaching English in China, he obtained his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. Kai is now an Engineer performing construction inspection services and designing public works projects. He takes pride in partnering with local government agencies to deliver projects that serve the public and build positive communities.  

Shawn is a bit of an enigma. He is a big proponent of electric cars, hates traffic, and has traveled extensively while in the Navy. He is also very creative. He created the super (paper) airplane that won his team first place in the 2018 Blueline Paper Airplane Competition.

A self-proclaimed geek and lover of all things Star Trek, Lee loves the problem-solving and technical aspects of engineering design. His creative, technical skills, and speed are all assets he brings to each engineering project he works on. Lee feels most rewarded by seeing families move into and enjoy the new communities he helped design.

A transplant from New Mexico, Dominque’s decision to work in the engineering field came from his love of drawing as a young kid. He landed his first career job at a civil engineering firm, working directly with the Owner/Engineer. As Design Manager at Blueline, Dominque oversees the design team, helping them develop their skills at a much faster pace than at traditional companies. He excels at complex infill and redevelopment projects, along with Residential and Public Works projects, all requiring close attention to detail and creative solutions to design challenges.

A native of the Puget Sound area, Allen discovered at some point that he could take his love of playing in the dirt as a kid and turn it into a rewarding career in Civil Engineering. He has always had a strong interest in problem solving and mathematics, and enjoys outdoor activities like golf, softball and more golf.

Lyndsey found Blueline on Craigslist and was hired based on the t-shirt she chose for her Facebook profile photo. The t-shirt simply stated "In dog beers, I only had one". Not your average hiring experience for not your average company. At the time, she was working in the Philly area, but was born and raised in the great state of NJ. Her worlds collided when she saw Bruce Springsteen at Key Arena.  

Born in Iran, Alireza moved to the US in 2017 to continue his career as a civil engineer abroad. He has a strong background in transportation infrastructure projects and seeks to use his knowledge and experience in his current position as a public works civil engineer. Alireza enjoys learning new things and loves to work on a variety of projects to gain a better understanding of the industry. With its open-to-ideas managers, he thinks Blueline is the ideal place he’s been looking for.

A-P Hurd is the president of SkipStone, a consulting firm that provides services to private and public clients. For the past 10 years, she has been a Runstad Fellow in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington, where she has taught a course on land economics and public policy. A-P is on the Board of the Seattle Chamber and the Downtown Seattle Association. She is also on the board of CityBldr, a tech company that uses big data to unlock opportunities for housing development. A-P has worked on numerous urban policy initiatives at the state and local level and has received several awards for her work including the Better Bricks Advocate award and the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 under 40” award and the “Biznow Power 60” award.

Michael Crill founded and managed Atlas Accelerator, the nation’s largest venture accelerator, and has contributed to companies that have created over $1 billion in wealth for entrepreneurs. He now serves as an outside director for tech companies. His prior work history includes assignments as a controller and plant manager with AlliedSignal, where he was one of the first Master Black Belts (an internal consultant using quantitative methods); an operations analyst with Data General; and as a cost accounting consultant. He retired as a captain from the US Army's 82nd Airborne division. He is a graduate of airborne, ranger, and cold weather warfare schools. Michael is a regular speaker to angel groups, university classes, entrepreneur groups, and law firms on a broad range of topics related to startups. He graduated at the top of his class with an MBA from Duke University and holds a BS from Syracuse University, magna cum laude, with majors in Finance, Personnel and Industrial Relations, and Managerial Law.