Brian has worked in the structural engineering industry for over 20 years after graduating with a BS from Santa Clara University in Civil Engineering. Brian’s love for all things related to timber began as a teenager where he built trusses in Central California for his family’s business, Lampe Lumber. After he received his degree he worked as a truss designer in Woodinville and then for a structural engineering firm in Seattle. He founded BTL Engineering in 2001. He enjoys all things basketball in his free time, including coaching one of his 4 kids or playing at Spokane Hoopfest.
Eric has worked in the structural engineering industry for over 20 years after graduating from Cal Poly SLO with a BS and then a master’s from Stanford University. He worked in the San Francisco Bay area and subsequently Seattle area for a private structural engineering firm. He joined BTL Engineering in 2004 and became a partner in 2006. Eric is licensed in WA, CA, OR, OK, ID and HI.
Susan joined BTL Engineering in 2004. She works on all aspects of managing the office. Susan received her BS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University and worked in the environmental engineering field specializing in solid waste and landfills, quality assurance and cost analysis for public and private clients. Susan spends her free time volunteering for school activities for her 4 children.
Ryan joined BTL in March of 2015 and has been working as a Structural Engineer in the Seattle area since January of 2012. He graduated from Washington State University with a BS in Civil Engineering and an emphasis in Structural Engineering and Seattle University with a Masters of Business Administration. He has worked on a wide range of projects, ranging from multi-story residential over one to two stories commercial, prefabricated steel building analysis, new commercial and remodel design, new residential and remodel design, and mechanical & electrical system anchorage. Ryan is an avid sports fan and loves to enjoy the outdoors in his free time.
Blake Joined the BTL Engineering team in July of 2006. He attended Lake Washington Technical College in 1994, where he received an Engineering/Drafting Certificate of Completion in Auto CAD. Blake is a family man who enjoys Snow skiing, Biking, Hiking, Golf and ORVing. Oh and he’s a big “12” Seahawks fan. GO HAWKS!
Jenifer joined BTL Engineering in the summer of 2021. She grew up in Colorado and moved to the Seattle area, sight-unseen, over 30 years ago. She has worked in the construction industry for 10 years and earned her degree in Engineering Technology from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. When Jenifer is not dreaming about Architecture, she loves to spend time with her two kids and large dog. She also has many creative outlets and enjoys spending time in all the seasons and scenery the Northwest has to offer.
Kelsi is originally from Tennessee, then she moved to Alabama to earn her engineering degree. She graduated in May 2021 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a BS in Civil Engineering and a concentration in Structural Engineering. Shortly after graduation, Kelsi moved to Seattle with her husband, and started working at BTL in August 2021. In her free time, Kelsi enjoys exploring the beautiful PNW and trying new things with her husband and their dog.
Aiden Joined BTL in May of 2022 after working in the Seattle region following his 2019 graduation from Cal Poly SLO with a BS and MS in architectural engineering. A pacific northwest native, Aiden loves the great outdoors and is usually out exploring mountain tops or tidepools when he isn’t working. He has experience with light framed wood construction and has practice working with many of the developers and architects in the greater Seattle region. He loves tackling new projects that challenge him and is excited to continue his career at BTL.
Mariam has worked in the structural engineering industry for over 10 years after graduating with a BS from Mansura University Egypt in Civil Engineering. Mariam loves all things related to concrete. has a diploma in Structural Engineering (Reinforcement Concrete). After she received her degree, she worked as a Cad engineer and then a structural engineer in a structural engineering firm in Egypt. Mariam is working towards her PE license in Washington state. She enjoys Writing, Painting, and Handmade crafts in her free time.
Krista joined the BTL Engineering team in October 2022. She has over 20 years of drafting experience. She attended Lake Washington Institute of Technology to earn a degree in Engineering Technology. When she’s not working, she enjoys playing sports and video games with her family
Tyler joined BTL Engineering in the summer of 2023 with over 15 years of structural engineering experience in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. He is originally from Wisconsin, where he earned his degree at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. During college, Tyler tended bar and built houses as a carpenter. Shortly after graduation, he made his way west where he met his wife and started a family – proudly becoming a girl dad. These days, Tyler spends a lot of his time playing with his kids and hanging out with his wife, and in his free time works on house projects and the family saltwater mixed reef tank.