MEET THE TEAM
Blaine Buck, PE
President
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Registrations
Colorado, Utah, and Texas
Memberships
- ASHRAE
- Association of Energy Engineers
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional
- Former member of the Mesa County Planning Commission
- Former member of Family Health West Board of Directors; Fruita, CO
Awards
Winner ASHRAE Technology Award for Commercial Buildings (1999-2000) Published Article: Colorado Construction Magazine, 2001 “Designing Cost Effective Correctional Facilities Without Loss of Security” Designed Colorado State University HVAC Lab and arranged equipment and labor to be donated to the engineering department for this lab. Contact Blaine
Work Experience
- 2003-present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Grand Junction, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer and vice-president of consulting firm. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis.
- 2001-2003: Burke Associates, Grand Junction, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer and vice-president of 13 person consulting firm. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis.
- 2001(6 months):York Equipment, Denver, CO. Sales engineer. New equipment sales for the HVAC industry including air handling and refrigeration products for the commercial and industrial sector.
- 1994-2001: Mcfall-Konkel-Kimball, Denver, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis.
- 1994 (4 months) Halliburton Energy Services: Well Site Engineer. Performed engineering tasks in conjunction with oil well services such as fracturing, logging, testing, casing, etc.
Blaine is a mechanical engineer with a degree from Colorado State University and has 22+ years of experience in consulting and equipment sales.
Mark is a mechanical engineer with a degree from Colorado State University and has 20+ years of experience in mechanical engineering consulting.
Mark Harrington, PE
Vice President
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Registrations
Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, California, Wisconsin, and South Dakota
Memberships
- LEED
- US Green Building Council
- ASHRAE
- Currently sits on the Board of Directors for Community Hospital located in Grand Junction, Colorado
Work Experience
- September 2005 -present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer and LEED accredited professional. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis.
- September 2000 – September 2005: Reese Engineering, State College, PA. Project Manager. Production of contract documents for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for various new construction and renovation building projects, management of said projects including construction administration, production of support documentation including cost estimates, interaction with clients and owners.
- May 1998 – September 2000: Mcfall-Konkel-Kimball, Denver, CO. Mechanical Designer. Design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, extensive AutoCAD experience.
Shawn Brill, PE
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Registrations
Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico
Memberships
- ASHRAE
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Association of Energy Engineers
Work Experience
- 2003-present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer and president of consulting firm. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis. Performed code reviews of state building projects.
- 1998-2003: Burke Associates, Grand Junction, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer and vice-president of 13 person consulting firm. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis.
- 1991-1998: Rust-Geotech, Facilities engineer. Provided engineering support on a 40 acre DOE site in Grand Junction, CO for 250,000 sf of buildings including offices, laboratories and warehouses. Performed energy studies, economic analysis, feasibility studies, budgeting, planning and oversight of approximately ten architects, engineers, and tradesmen.
- 1988-1991: Marston-Kinney/Norm Kinney Assoc., Grand Junction, CO. Mechanical consulting engineer. Design of HVAC systems for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates. Performed energy and life-cycle cost analysis.
Shawn is a mechanical engineer with a degree from Colorado State University and has 30 years experience in consulting, facilities management, and temperature controls.
Art is an electrical engineer and has 30 years experience in consulting and facilities management.
Art
Donoho, PE
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Registrations
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona and Missouri
Memberships
- Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
Work Experience
- 2006-present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO. Senior Electrical Engineer. Design and supervision of design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telephone and data , fire detection and notification, security and public address for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Generate construction drawings and specifications. Perform field reviews. Generate construction cost estimates.
- 2001-2005: MKK Consulting Engineers, Grand Junction, CO. Senior electrical engineer. Responsible for engineering department, quality control and scheduling.
- 1999-2000: Burke Assoc. Inc., Grand Junction, CO. Senior electrical engineer. Design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telephone and data , fire detection and notification, security and public address for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates.
- 1994-1999: Burggraaf Assoc. Inc. Grand Junction, CO. Electrical engineer . Design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telephone and data , fire detection, security and public address for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates.
- 1991-1994: Norm Kinney & Assoc., Electrical engineer. Design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telephone and data , fire detection, security and public address for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates.
- 1989-1991: Marston/Kinney & Assoc. Grand Junction, CO. Electrical engineer . Design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telephone and data , fire detection, security and public address for commercial, educational and institutional buildings. Produced construction drawings and specifications. Performed field reviews. Generated construction estimates.
- 1979-1989: Donoho Electric Service Inc. Fruita, CO. Owned and operated electrical contracting business. Installed electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Electrical Contractor #486, Master Electrician (1980)
Garrett Bowling, PE
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
- AutoCAD Certification, Delta Montrose Technical College
Registrations
Colorado and Nevada
Memberships
- ASHRAE
Work Experience
- 2015 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Garrett comes to Bighorn after two years with the Delta Public Works Engineering Department before he completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. Garrett has also been involved in several personal projects and inventions and engineering team projects gaining valuable experience in a wide range of skills.
- Recent projects include: DeBeque Water Treatment Facility, Delta HS, Marrilac Clinic, Colorado Mesa University- Montrose Nursing remodel, and Vail Christian HS.
Drew Brown, PE
Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Electrical and Mechanical Specialties, Colorado School of Mines
Registrations
Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, California, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
Memberships
- Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department
Work Experience
- 2018 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Andrew comes to Bighorn with 15 years of electrical and service engineer experience working with schematic designs, installation, and testing of various equipment. He is motivated and encourages his fellow employees with his hands-on approach to engineering.
- Recent projects include: Grand Junction High School, Colorado Mesa University -WCCC Hangar, Delta County Jail remodel, Palisade Living Center, and Community Hospital modulars.
Robert Lueck, PE
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado-Boulder (Grand Junction Branch)
Associate of Applied Science in Drafting, Colorado Mesa University
Registrations
Colorado and South Dakota
Memberships
- ASHRAE
Awards
Two-time 1st place Colorado state champion in mechanical drafting (Skills U.S.A) 5th place national competitor in mechanical drafting (Skills U.S.A.) 1st Place in Mechanical Engineering First Year Design Expo.
Work Experience
- 2015 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Robert comes to Bighorn from a mechanical design position with Reynolds Polymer Technology in Grand Junction after earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He is a critical thinker with strong drafting skills and a quickness to adapt to new projects.
- Recent projects include: Grand Junction HS, Colorado Mesa University Escalante Hall remodel, Independence Academy addition, Mesa County Library-Clifton, and Family Health West expansion.
Warren Snipes, PE
Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, The Military College of South Carolina
Work Experience
- 2017 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Warren comes to Bighorn with many years of electric and construction experience in the industry. He has construction experience and is versed in a wide variety of programming applications including CAD, Java, C, and Matlab, among others.
- Recent projects include: Barr Family Dentistry, a residence in San Miguel County, Mesa County Courthouse offices, Montrose School District Alpine Start preschool, and Fort Lewis College classroom building remodel.
Greg Waldorf
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Colorado Mesa University
Work Experience
- 2018 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Recent projects include: Mesa County Sheriff holding cells, Grand North Fire Station, a residence in Snowmass, Vitalant, and River Valley Health in Delta.
Shelby Leatherman
Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Work Experience
- 2021 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Recent projects include: Delta County Jail remodel, Mesa County Health Department, residential work in Mountain Village and Glenwood Springs, and Starbucks.
Kyle Krauland
Mechanical Engineer- Steamboat Springs Office
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (Colorado Mesa University Partnership)
Work Experience
- 2021 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Recent projects include: a residence in Steamboat Springs, Juniper Ridge School building, Thunder Mountain Elementary School Kitchen, Colorado Mountain College -Spring Valley, and Glenwood Meadows Dental.
Ethan Bishop
Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Work Experience
- 2023 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Ethan specializes in residential projects for Bighorn.
- Recent projects include: Residential projects in Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and Mountain Village, along with the Ouray Riverwalk Housing and the Carbondale Community Geothermal project.
Aaron Dove
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Walla Walla University
Memberships
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Aaron is our residential specialist and comes to Bighorn with a variety of experience designing aerial adventure courses and heating/cooling systems for residential/commercial buildings. He is versed in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Revit.
- Recent projects include: Residential projects in Pitkin County, Aspen, and Hartland, WI.
Will Vrooman
Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado-Boulder (Grand Junction Branch)
Work Experience
- 2024 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
Brian Somerville
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Recent projects include: Cedaredge HS, Eagle Mountain Mixed Use, Crested Butte Fire Station, and the Ouray Riverwalk Housing.
Kevin Backstreet
Electrical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Work Experience
- 2024 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
Payton Sanders
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Recent projects include: Delta HS, Telluride Public Works, Montrose Troop Office, and Marillac Clinic.
Max Moore
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Work Experience
- 2023 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
Brody Swenson
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Work Experience
- 2024 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Brody comes to Bighorn with experience building automated energy efficient and functional HVAC systems. He is versed in multiple programming applications including CSWA, CAD, SolidWorks, Matlab, and Python, among others.
Megan Toothaker
Mechanical Engineer
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Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
- Biomechanical Engineering Minor, Colorado School of Mines
Work Experience
- 2024 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
- Megan comes to Bighorn having worked as a lab tech for a defense contractor. She is versed in several programming applications including SolidWorks, Matlab, & Creality.
Woody Taylor
Drafter
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Education
Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
George Cordova
Drafter/Electical Designer
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Education
Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Bighorn Consulting Engineers, Co., Grand Junction, CO.
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386 Indian Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-241-8709
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345 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 203A
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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