Key Personnel
Imran Magsi, PE, GE
President/Principal Geotechnical Engineer
- M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 1989
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, 1987
- Registered Professional Engineer: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Texas, and Alaska
- Registered as a Geotechnical Engineer (Specialty) -State of Oregon
Over 23 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry performing geotechnical and materials engineering and testing for both public and private sector clients. Successfully completed over 3000 projects in the areas of geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing and special inspections.
Karl Harmon, PE, PG, LEG
Regional Manager/Geotechnical Engineer
- B.S. in Geology with Emphasis in Engineering Geology, San Jose State University, 1988
- Registered Professional Engineer: Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona, Montana,
- Nevada, Oregon, Colorado
- Professional Geologist: Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona
- Engineering Geologist: Washington, California
- Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead –Washington
With over 23 years of experience, Mr. Harmon is responsible for direct oversight of geotechnical, environmental, and geology projects. Mr. Harmon has extensive multi-disciplinary experience in all phases of geotechnical engineering, environmental site assessments, and engineering geology ranging from initial site investigation to inspection and testing of soils and materials during construction. Mr. Harmon has experience investigating and analyzing a variety of geologic hazards, including slope stability, rock falls, liquefaction evaluation, fault rupture, hydro consolidation and expansive soils. His project experience includes work on industrial, commercial and residential developments as well as public works, hospital, and school projects.
Kenn Baer, CET
Testing Program Manager
- High School Diploma, Prescott High School, 1981
- Seattle Central Community College, Diploma in Engineering Soils & Foundation Concrete 1989
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- Nuclear Densometer Safety Training
As a Testing Program Manager with more than 23 years of experience in performing building inspections and materials testing, Mr. Baer oversees quality control program, organizational, scheduling and marketing aspects of materials testing projects. Mr. Bear is highly skilled in review of architectural and structural plans and specifications, with a thorough understanding of the building codes and testing standards and has worked with various municipal, governmental, and private sector entities.
Wiley Yeakey, CET
Testing Lab Supervisor/Lead Special Inspector
- Associate of Science, Engineering Technology, Columbia Basin Community College, Pasco, WA
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- ICC Certified Special Inspector Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Certified Special Inspector Structural Masonry
- NICET Level II Certified in Soils, Concrete and Asphalt
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
More than 25 years of experience in laboratory and field testing of construction material for schools, airports, air bases, streets, dams, tunnels, etc. Works with various municipal, governmental, commercial, and private sector entities. As a senior testing lab supervisor, Mr. Yeakey trains, oversees, and directs the materials testing staff and provides clients with one-on-one explanations of the test results. He evaluates test data for quality and accuracy and is responsible for maintaining calibration and operation of all testing equipment. Performs special inspections including wood framing, nailing and hold-downs inspections, structural steel inspections, epoxy anchor inspections.
Eric Howard
Engineering Technician/Special Inspector
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- ODOT Certified Concrete Testing Technician (QCT)
- ICC Certified Special Inspector Reinforced Concrete
- NICET Level II Certified in Soils, Concrete and Asphalt
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
More than 6 years of experience in laboratory and field testing of construction material and special inspections. Worked with various municipal, governmental, commercial, and private sector entities. Construction materials testing experience includes observation, sampling, inspection, testing of soils, concrete, masonry, and reinforcing steel. Has performed field and laboratory testing as per ASTM and related project specifications. Mr. Howard completes special inspection services for concrete and masonry. On-site testing has included soil, concrete, mortar, and grout, as well as inspection of reinforcing steel and bolt torqueing.