Atlas Culture

I was raised in Southern Indiana, across the river from Louisville, KY. I grew up watching the University of Louisville Cardinals dominate the College Basketball world. I eventually ended up there attending the J.B. Speed Scientific School studying Electrical Engineering. That is also where I discovered Powerlifting, which has been a lifelong interest/pursuit ever since. My training has evolved over the years, from training at the University of Louisville Football Complex with several other hardcore training Powerlifting teammates in a savagely serious environment, to my garage, where my 4 lovely children have been known to throw things (and laugh hysterically) at me while I am under weight in the squat rack. Life with my family has been and continues to be my greatest source of joy. The entire family attends Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 school in Santa Fe, NM. If you have never watched a 4 year-old engage in Kenpo Karate, you are missing out on one of the funniest events I have witnessed. In my 4 year-old's last belt test, one of the school owner's (a 5th degree Black Belt) asked him to perform his blocking set, to which he shook his head, and said "no." The look on the instructor's face was priceless, and she did a great job of holding back laughter. The kids help with the care of our 13 chickens, and the chickens (hopefully) benefit from all the "attention" they receive. The high desert of Santa Fe has provided our family with plenty of beautiful space to roam about in. Santa Fe is also home to Atlas Engineering where I get the opportunity to put my engineering experience to good use. I have over twenty (20) years’ experience in design, construction administration and code analysis. In regard to electrical systems for buildings, I have designed systems varying from lighting (interior, exterior, and specialty), power (normal, generator, UPS, computer grade), power system analysis (fault current studies, load flow studies, coordination studies), fire alarm systems, and special systems (telephone, data, CATV, intercom, nurse call, etc.) for commercial, educational, health care facilities and laboratories. Outside of the building arena, I also have extensive experience in the solar industry.

I live in Kuna, Idaho just outside Boise. I graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation I was hired by Atlas Engineering and have had the opportunity to learn Solar Photovoltaic design. I am married and have a four year old daughter. We spend most of our free time riding dirt bikes whether its riding motocross or trail riding. We also enjoy spending time in the mountains just a short drive away. In the future I hope to further my knowledge in Solar Phtovoltaic design and Electrical Engineering.