- Title: Engineering Technician V
- Degree/ Education: B.S. Rangeland Ecology and watershed management and Soil Science, University of Wyoming; MBA: Financial Psychology and Behavioral Finance
- Where you are from: Torrington, Wyoming
- Favorite Jackson hobbies/ where to find me outside the office: Fishing on foot or on my boat, Hunting, I have hunted elk, deer, antelope, waterfowl, upland game, etc all over Wyoming since I could walk. Shooting, I love guns and nerd out when it comes to rifles and hunting.
- Favorite Jackson spot: Favorite and best in town restaurant is Wild Sage in the Rusty Parrot, a project that we worked on.
- First job: First official paid job was bagging ice as a 14 y/o, first real job was helping my dad build houses in his construction business.
- Favorite Project: Served as a project representative on an abandoned mine lands project a few miles east of Yellowstone National Park. A construction crew and I rode on horseback with 29 horses carrying ourselves, food, tents, and work supplies. We started at the Pahaska trailhead and went 20 miles to the headwaters of the Northfork of the Shoshone River to an abandoned mine that we closed with expanding foam, gravel and boulders moved by hand to block the entrance. We saw countless elk an 11 grizzlies, with a Sow and two cubs coming into camp on the first morning!
What does your role involve, and what do you enjoy most about it?
Primarily my day to day is fieldwork, inspections, and observations. Alongside that I manage day to day operations in the Jackson office, I oversee management of our largest materials testing projects, making sure we fulfil our obligations to clients and contractors. I work closely with contractors, clients, and design teams to resolve challenges and keep projects moving forward. I enjoy building relationships with clients and contractors in the area. I also love learning different ways of construction.
What is your favorite part of working with this team?
The best part of working at Nelson Engineering is the people I work with. The passion that many of my coworkers have for everything in their lives, not just work, is such a wonderful thing to be around. My coworkers are also some of the best problem solvers I have ever met and dedicated professionals.
What do you like to do when you are not at the office?
Lately, I have been fishing when I can, other than that I am preparing for my first child in May 2026.