Our Key Personnel
Steven A. Ward, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Steven A. Ward graduated from Oregon State University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He joined Westech Engineering, Inc., upon graduating from OSU. Steve was named President of Westech Engineering in 1988, and purchased controlling interest in Westech in 1990. Steve works in both public and private sectors, focuses mainly in planning, city engineering, project development, design, agency coordination, contract administration and construction management. His experience includes municipal, land use, wastewater, water, drainage and street projects. |
| Education | B.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1978 |
| Specialties | General Municipal Engineering Street and Storm Drainage Improvements Site work Planning and Design Sanitary Sewer Systems and Water Supply |
John L. Yarnall, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Mr. Yarnall joined Westech in 1984. His expertise spans all facets of municipal engineering. John’s extensive experience in planning, design and construction of low operation and maintenance wastewater collection, treatment facilities and pump stations. With his broad-based knowledge of wastewater facilities planning to meet current EPA and Oregon DEQ requirements and his experience in cost estimating and construction, John frequently serves as senior reviewer and value engineer on Westech’s wastewater projects. |
| Education | B.S., Zoology, Montana State University, 1979 B.S., Civil Engineering, Montana State University, 1984 |
| Specialties | Water and Wastewater Municipal Engineering Water and Sewer Rate Studies Water and Wastewater Value Engineering Construction Observation / Contract Administration |
Denny Muchmore, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  After completing graduate studies in 1992, Denny Muchmore joined Westech Engineering, Inc. Denny is experienced in all facets of municipal engineering and currently serves as the City Engineer for several communities in Oregon. Denny’s specific areas of expertise include planning, review, design and construction of City and privately funded municipal engineering projects. His experience includes design and review of streets, storm drainage systems, sanitary sewer collection, pumping, treatment and disposal, as well as potable water distribution, pumping and storage facilities. |
| Education | B.S., Zoology, Brigham Young University, 1986 M.S., Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1992 |
| Specialties | Wastewater Master Planning Wastewater Collection & Pumping Facilities Water Master Planning & Design Construction Observation/Contract Administration Municipal Engineering |
Raymond C. Engel, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Ray Engel graduated from Oregon State University and joined Westech Engineering in 1995. Ray has experience in planning, design, project coordination, construction administration, and master plan preparation for a wide variety of site improvement, street, and utility projects for the public and private sector, as well as the design of wastewater and water pump stations. His projects include both undeveloped sites as well as redevelopment and rehabilitation projects and he has coordinated with local and state level jurisdictions, including OYA, DOC, DOT, DEQ and DHS, to develop plans consistent with Owner needs and jurisdiction requirements. |
| Education | B.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1995 M.S. Physics, US Naval Postgraduate School, 1989 B.S., Marine Science, US Coast Guard Academy, 1982 |
| Specialties | Street and Utility Improvements Sitework Planning and Design Correctional Facilities Master Plan Preparation Construction Management and Contract Administration |
Christopher J. Brugato, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Christopher (Chris) Brugato graduated from the University of California at Davis and joined Westech in 1999. Chris is experienced in the planning, design, project coordination, and construction of a wide range of municipal infrastructure improvements, with an emphasis on public water and wastewater utilities. Mr. Brugato has specific experience in the planning, design, and construction of water treatment, storage, and distribution systems as well as wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal facilities. Chris also has experience working with several state and federal grant and loan programs such as Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund, USDA – Rural Development Loans and Grant Programs, and several programs administered by the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department. |
| Education | M.S., Civil Engineering, UC Davis 1999 B.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1997 |
| Specialties | Water Master Planning Water Supply, Treatment, Storage and Distribution Wastewater Facilities Planning Wastewater Collection and Pumping Systems Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Construction Management and Contract Administration |
Peter Blumanthal, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Mr. Blumanthal started his engineering career in 1993 and joined Westech in 2009. Mr. Blumanthal is experienced in the planning, design, and construction of potable water distribution, pumping & storage, wastewater collection, pumping, treatment & disposal, as well as storm drainage systems, including planning, project development, design, project coordination, contract administration, and construction management. His experience includes street projects for both the public and private sectors. |
| Education | B.S., Construction Engineering Management, Oregon State University, 1993 |
| Specialties | Water Supply, Treatment Water Storage and Distribution Facilities Pump Station Design Hydraulic Analysis Computer Modeling Stormwater Management Road System Design Construction Observation/Contract Administration |
W. Josh Wells, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Josh Wells graduated from Oregon State University and joined Westech Engineering in 2005. His experience includes planning, design coordination, and construction management of residential and commercial subdivisions, industrial expansions, and commercial and industrial site work projects. He excels at stormwater quality design associated with projects and has had experience with a number of different jurisdictional water quality standards. |
| Education | M.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 2005 B.S., Hydrologic Science, UC Santa Barbara, 2002 |
| Specialties | Street and Utility Improvements Site work Planning and Design Stormwater Design Master Plan Preparation Construction Management Contract Administration |
Andrew A. Tweet, P.E.
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| Work History & Experience |  Andrew Tweet graduated from the University of California Davis and joined Westech Engineering in 2017. He has experience with several jurisdictional stormwater management standards and is skilled in stormwater management design of streets, residential subdivisions, and commercial developments. In addition, Andrew has experience with a variety of public and private sector projects involving planning, design, and construction phases. |
| Education | M.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering, UC Davis, 2016 B.S., Engineering, George Fox University, 2014 |
| Specialties | General Municipal Engineering Master Plan Preparation Street & Storm Drainage Improvements Sitework Planning & Design Sanitary Sewer Systems & Water Supply |