THE COMPANY PERSONNEL SERVICES PROJECTS JOIN OUR TEAM CONTACT CONSTRUCTION ADMIN STAFF RYAN BLOOM, P.E. PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CONTRACT MANAGER Mr. Bloom is the owner and project manager at EMC. Since the company's formation in 2002, he has managed EMC Engineering’s staff on numerous projects in Alaska from Shemya to Prudhoe Bay and overseas, including Wake Island and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He has over 30 years experience in the civil industry, including the Design and Construction Sections of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Mr. Bloom has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont, and is an AK-CESCL. As an owner in EMC, Ryan's role is President / Chief Executive Officer. TARA MASTERS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OFFICE MANAGER Tara is EMC’s Administrative Operator, as well as a staff office engineer. She has worked with EMC since 2006 beginning with the Echo Parking Phase II project at ANC. She has most recently been the office engineer on the Dillingham Airport Gate Improvements and ANC B Gates Reconstruction projects. With over 14 years in the construction industry and being well versed in FAA, FHWA, and ADOT project requirements, Tara conducts internal QA reviews on ADOT projects administered by EMC. Tara completed her MBA from Washington State University in 2004, and since then has taken an active role in EMC’s contract administration. In her free time, Tara enjoys hunting and playing in the outdoors with her husband and two kids. KENT HAMILTON, P.E. VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER Kent has been a project engineer with EMC since 2003, primarily on aviation and highway projects for the ADOT. Past projects include improvements at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Dillingham Airport, and reconstruction of the St. Paul Island Airport, as well as many Anchorage bowl highway projects. Kent has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado. THERON WILLARD VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER Theron has been a project engineer since 2009, and previously an office engineer and inspector on several projects throughout the state. Some of his jobs include the Unalaska Airport Runway Extension, the Seward Highway MP 43-50 Project, Huffman Road/Elmore Road Intersection Improvements, and DeArmoun Road Rehabilitation. Before joining EMC, he worked in horizontal civil construction and is a Marine Corps veteran. CRYSTAL REDDING VICE PRESIDENT / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ENGINEER Crystal joined EMC in 2009. In 2013 she became the Laboratory Manager and in 2018 an Office Engineer. As the Laboratory Manager she performed, managed, and supervised inspections and testing on projects of varying size throughout Alaska. Crystal works closely with our clients to ensure we are well equipped to provide professional services that exceed our client’s expectations. She has been the quality control manager on numerous projects including segments of the Point Mackenzie Rail Extension. Crystal successfully performed contract management and contract control on several of Alaska’s most notable projects such as the Goose Creek Correctional Center and Eklutna Generation Station. During her recent role as Office Engineer she worked on ANC Taxiway F Reconstruction & ANC RON 12-14 Lead In Lights, Joint Repairs on the RON 12-14 Headstands, and Earthquake Damage Repair Group 2. JAKE GOODELL, P.E. PROJECT ENGINEER Jake joined EMC in 2005, and in that time has become a project engineer on staff. He has experience in positions as a quality control manager, office engineer, grade inspector, materials, electrical, and paving inspector on many projects throughout the state. His recent projects include Sterling Highway Shoulder Widening MP 97-118, Central Region Highway Data Equipment, Debarr Rd. Rehabilitation, Gambell, Ingra, and A St, Paving, and the Anchorage Area Traffic Signal and Safety Upgrades. Jake completed a B.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska and a B.S. in Biology at the University of Wisconsin. JUSTIN WOOD VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION PROJECT ENGINEER Justin moved to Alaska from Tennessee, where he spent 4 years with the local DOT as a paving inspector, as well as serving in the US Air Force as a mechanic. He has a diverse background working on ADOT projects for EMC, starting in 2006. Most recently, Justin served as the Project Engineer for the ANC Taxiway Y & K Safety Area Widening project and worked on the ANC Runway 7L/25R Rehabilitation project. He was also the Project Engineer on the Kipnuk Boardwalk Improvements Phase II project. RHIANNON WILLARD OFFICE ENGINEER Since starting in 2010, Rhiannon has been an Office Engineer on numerous highway and airport projects such as ANC Runway 15/33 Rehabilitation, Glenn Highway - Highland Road to Eklutna Pavement Preservation & Glenn Highway - Median Crossovers, Seward Highway MP 50-54.5 Pavement Preservation & Cooper Landing Walkable Community Project and Seward Highway MP 54.5 to 75 Pavement Preservation. She hold a B.S. in Business Management from NC Mount Olive College, an MBA from the University of Alaska, and an M.A. in Management and Human Resources from Wayland Baptist University. JIM RASI VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS PROJECT ENGINEER Jim began working for EMC in 2007. He currently is a Project Engineer at Anchorage International Airport. He has worked on aviation project throughout Alaska. Jim's most recent projects include Runway 7L/25R Rehabilitation, Lakeshore Taxilane Reconstruction and the ANC B Gates project. Jim studied at Plattsburgh State University and has a B.S. in Geographic Information Systems. Outside of work Jim hunts and fishes and enjoys other outdoor recreational activities. CLINTON HODGES PROJECT ENGINEER Clint started working for EMC in 2007 as a lead inspector on the Lake Otis Parkway Surface Rehabilitation project. Since then, Clint has been a project engineer, grade inspector, paving inspector, electrical inspector, and environmental inspector on numerous projects for EMC. Clint enjoys riding and racing bicycles and sports cars in his free time. He has competed in many ultra-distance cycling events including Alaska’s 350 Mile Iditarod Trail Invitational, White Mountains 100, and the Susitna 100 mile. KIL MCNAMARA, P.E. FIELD INSPECTOR Kil McNamara joined EMC in 2014. He has been a material technician, grade inspector, paving inspector, and a SWPPP inspector. His projects include the ANC Taxiway F Reconstruction, ANC Taxiway R Group VI Improvements, and the Ted Stevens ANC Airport 7L/25R Runway Rehabilitation. He also covered the SWPPP contract for the Glenn Highway and Muldoon Interchange Improvements (Dimond Diversion Interchange, DDI) and gained experience with constructing the MSE wall, Bridge Construction/ Demolitions. Kil has completed a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska Anchorage. ERIN URVINA FIELD INSPECTOR Erin has been with EMC since 2008. She has been on in-town, out-of-town, and airport projects throughout the state. Her experience includes electrical inspection, environmental inspection, grade inspection, and office engineering. She has most notably spent over 5 years in SWPPP inspection and compliance, and has recently completed the requirements for SWPPP writing services. Erin has completed a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Carolina. LAURA SABIA ACCOUNTANT Laura joined the EMC team in 2016 as the company’s in-house accountant. She packed up her car and her dog and drove to Alaska from New York. Laura has a B.A. in Philosophy from Syracuse University and a B.S. in Accounting from the State University of New York Empire State College. She has previous experience in small business management, as well as payroll and benefits administration in the public education system. She has passed the CPA Exam and is currently working towards her CPA License. PAUL SONG PROJECT ENGINEER While studying at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Paul has gained sound engineering construction knowledge. Prior to joining EMC, Paul was an engineer intern for ADOT. While at ADOT, he inspected various ADOT projects, including Victor Road: 100th Avenue to Dimond Boulevard, for which he served as the Paving Inspector. On the Lake Hood Bank Stabilization and the Ted Stevens ANC Concourse A projects, Paul’s roles included Sheet Pile Inspector and grade checking. During the 2013 construction season with EMC, Paul was the SWPPP Inspector on the Anchorage Area Paving Projects, which included four different arterial roads in Anchorage. Most recently, Paul was the project engineer for Lake Hood Seaplane Base LHD Taxiway V Reconstruction and Dillingham Airport Gate Improvement projects. He is currently the grade inspector for the Bethel Airport Parallel Runway Reconstruction project. COLIN HIGBEE FIELD INSPECTOR Colin began working at EMC in 2017. His project experience includes the Glenn Highway Resurfacing project from Highland to Eklutna, and the Talkeetna Airport Improvements and Pavement Rehabilitation project. He has also worked on several projects at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, including Taxiway Victor Reconstruction as a SWPPP inspector, Runway 15/33 Reconstruction, and the N10 Tug Road Reconstruction, where he took on the position of the electrical inspector. He is currently working out in Western Alaska in the village of Mertarvik, as the electrical inspector for the Newtok Airport Relocation project. Outside of work, Colin enjoys relaxing, playing bass guitar, and making memories with his friends and family. DAMION LAMOTHE FIELD INSPECTOR Damion has been with EMC since 2017. He began by working on the AIA TW-Yankee project. The following years he worked on the AIA RW 15/33 Rehabilitation project as a SWPPP Inspector, along with doing survey data collection and analyzation for the project. Prior to EMC, Damion worked in the oil and gas industry doing electrical/instrumentation and mechanical and piping design drafting for 10 years. In 2017 Damion graduated from UAA with a B.A. in Philosophy, and German, with minors in psychology, and Women’s and Gender Studies. In his spare time he enjoys autocrossing, playing softball. and reading sci-fi or anything entertaining. He spends a lot of time training his two German Shepherds. JESSICA GUZAUSKAS FIELD INSPECTOR / SWPPP MANAGER Jessica joined EMC April 2016 right before she graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. As a SWPPP Inspector, she has worked on the Glenn Highway MP 49 Reconstruction Project in Palmer, Alaska; the New Seward Highway: Dimond to Dowling project; and as a Field Inspector on the ANC Runway 15/33 in Anchorage. Away from work, she enjoys spending her summers outside as much as possible camping, hiking, biking, and playing with her husky. During the winter, she enjoys exploring more of the lower 48, hosting game nights, and going cross country skiing or hiking when the weather is nice. Jessica enjoys her work in the construction field and is currently working on getting her PE and PMP. CLIFTON OLMSTEAD FIELD INSPECTOR Clifton has over 30 years of experience in the construction management field. Prior projects include the rehabilitation of ANC RWs 15/33 (formally 14/32) and 7L/25R (formally 6L/24R) and rehabilitation of Taxiway Kilo (H to J); and Phase I construction of Taxiway Yankee and the construction of Taxiway Sierra. Clifton joined EMC in 2014 as Paving Inspector on the ANC 7L/25R Phase I project. On ANC 7L/25R Phase II, Clifton was the Chief/Grade Inspector on the ANC Y&K project. DANIEL CHI ASSISTANT PROJECT ENGINEER Daniel joined EMC in 2014. He has been a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Engineer, Field Inspector, SWPPP Inspector, and Material Technician with us. He recently worked on ANC Taxiway M, L, E, and E2 Surface Seal as the project engineer. Previous projects consist of: HSIP: CR Crash Cushion Upgrade 2014, ANC Taxiway Y&K Safety Area Widening, Glenn Highway: Eklutna to Highland Road, ANC Runway 15-33 Rehabilitation, and the Dillingham Airport Gate Improvement projects. Daniel has completed his B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and has a Minor in Business Administration. JIM FLEMING GRADE INSPECTOR Jim joined EMC in 2013. For the last three years, Jim worked as a SWPPP Inspector for the Dillingham Area Projects where he performed SWPPP review, BMP inspection, and final stabilization inspection. Additionally, on the Dillingham Area Projects, he performed inspection duties on contract items including grade, seeding, lighting, concrete placement, and pavement grooving. Throughout the season, Jim also assisted in grade inspection duties at the Dillingham Airport and Kanakanak Road projects. Prior to working with EMC, Jim was the SWPPP manager for three years on Knik Construction’s Akutan Harbor project. Jim’s varying experiences have proven his versatility as an inspector. SARA FLEMING OFFICE ENGINEER During the last two construction seasons, Sara was an Office Engineer on the following projects: Dillingham Airport Improvements, Kanakanak Road: D Street to Squaw Creek Road to Hospital Resurfacing, and Aleknagik Wood River Bridge (Dillingham Area Projects). Sara has developed proficient record keeping systems and documentation methods that exceed the requirements of our clients. Her detailed record keeping allowed her to document concurrent projects with different funding sources while keeping the Project Engineers up to date on quantities and completion schedules. Sara’s understanding of FAA and ADOT project documentation requirements and procedures makes her a valuable asset to all construction projects. STEVEN NEMETHY FIELD INSPECTOR Originally a Michigan native, Steve fell in love with Alaska while Commercial fishing in the Cook Inlet during summer vacations. He relocated to Alaska in 2012, subsequently earning a B.S. in petroleum Engineering from UAF in 2015. Shortly after graduation, Steve joined EMC as an Engineering Field Inspector. His project experience includes the Haines Highway Reconstruction MP 3.9- 12.2, Pavement Preservation projects on the Glenn Highway from Highland to Eklutna, and the Seward Highway MP 54.5-75. He has also worked on the Airport projects such as the AIA Runway 7L/25 R Rehabilitation and the ANC Taxiway Y & K Safety Area Widening. Steve also has inspection experience in Habitat Mitigation and Enhancement, Paving, Pipe and Grade, Guardrail, and Erosion/Sediment/Pollution Control. CHELSEA KNIGHT PROJECT ENGINEER Chelsea joined EMC in 2015 after completing her B.S. in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University. Throughout her time at EMC, she has been fortunate enough to work on multiple projects at Ted Steven’s International Airport, as well as rural projects. Her experience includes SWPPP, pipe, office, paving, and grade. Outside of the construction field Chelsea has worked as a commercial fisherman and swim coach. In her spare time she can be found on her paddle-board, with her animals, cooking, snow-machining, or on her yoga mat. Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite Book: Wuthering Heights Favorite TV Shows: Survivor and The Big Bang Theory Fun Fact: “I once went scuba diving with Don Cheadle. And he called my dad ‘Papa Bear’.” BREENA WELLER FIELD INSPECTOR Breena joined EMC Engineering in 2015 after completing her B.S. in Biology from the University of Oregon. She has worked on multipile airport and highway projects throughout the state including the Haines Highway Reconstruction MP 3.9 to 12.2, the Lake Hood Taxilane Reconstruction, Alyeska Highway Resurfacing and Pavement Rehabilitation, and the Seward Highway Pavement Preservation. Breena has served as a field inspector and office engineer with experience in SWPPP, habitat mitigation and enhancement, paving, electrical inspection, and bridge work. ELLIOT BAUER FIELD INSPECTOR Elliott has been working at EMC since 2015 after gaining industry experience working for local contractors. He has worked on highway and airport projects throughout the state, including pavement preservations on the Seward Highway and Willow Fishhook Road, a road resurfacing on Kanakanak Road, a road reconstruction on O’Malley Road, highway safety improvements on the Sterling Highway, and currently a runway reconstruction project at the Bethel Airport. Elliott has served as a field inspector and office engineer and has experience with grade, environmental, paving, and electrical inspection. Elliott graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a B.S. in Construction Management and a minor in Business Administration. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, snowboarding, running, and watching the Rams play on Sundays. . LABORATORY STAFF We are proud to work with some of the best people in this industry. Take a few minutes to get to know our staff. JOHN REGO, P.E. / CPG TOP ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE LAB MANAGER John is a professional Civil Engineer (PE) and a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG). He has over 15 years of geotechnical, materials testing, and special inspection experience. He has been with EMC Engineering since 2008 in several roles which include laboratory manager, field manager, special inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Non-Destructive Technician (NDT), and material technician. A small list of past projects include the Palmer Waste Water Treatment Facility, Eklutna Generation Station, Goose Creek Correctional Center, Ketchikan Shipyard, and the Fire Island Wind Farm. John is a lifelong Alaska from the Copper River Valley. During his upbringing his father was the regional Geologist for the Bureau of Land Management where he spent many weeks assisting with mining claim assessments. While obtaining he geology degree, he was a wildland firefighter on a hotshot crew. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid hunter. ANDY DAVENPORT VICE PRESIDENT / SPECIAL OPERATIONS FIELD MANAGER Andy has been working as an inspector and materials technician for the last 20 years. He performs inspections of concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, NACE, asphalt and soil, as well as training new inspectors. In addition to his career as a special inspector, Andy is a Constructionman Senior Chief in the Navy Reserves. His duties include, contingency construction and emergency operations support to the Alaska National Guard. Andy’s recent project experience includes providing inspection and testing at the ANC Taxiway Y Reconstruction, ANC Gates B1, B3, B5, ML&P Plant 2 Expansion and Eklutna Generation Station. He resides in Palmer with his wife and 3 children. They enjoy fishing, berry picking, and beach combing. CANDACE SAKALASKAS ROVITO LAB SUPERVISOR Candace has over 10 years of geotechnical testing experience, with work on projects in Alaska, Colorado, and Arizona. Candace joined EMC in 2009, and she is currently the laboratory supervisor, where she trains new technicians, oversees all lab work, and takes an active role in maintaining laboratory accreditation. She is WAQTC, ACI, and AK-CESCL certified. Candace hold a B.S. in Environmental Science and Geology from Northern Kentucky University. MICHELLE SCHNEIDER OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Michelle joined EMC in 2013 when she relocated from Southern Illinois. Her years of experience in customer service and office management have been useful in her transition into the construction management and engineering field. Michelle is the office administrator at our material testing and special inspection division in Palmer. She provides administrative direction and support for daily operational activities including, but not limited to, field coordination, clientele relations, billing, lab data entry, and employee support. JOHN MURPHY MATERIALS TECHNICIAN John has over 8 years of field and laboratory experience in concrete, soil, aggregates, and asphalt. His primary duties with EMC include inspections and testing on various projects throughout Alaska. These projects include Palmer Waste Water Treatment Facility, Wasilla Fire Station, Anchorage Downtown Parking Garages, and the King Salmon Sand Storage building. Prior to joining EMC, John was a field technician in Colorado and New Hampshire. John is WAQTC and ACI and is completing his ICC Reinforced Concrete certification. LOREN BRESHEARS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN A lifelong Alaska, Loren joined EMC in 2008 where he spent his first year in Palmer materials lab performing WAQTC and AASHTO materials testing. Subsequent years Loren worked on the Goose Creek Correctional Center, various Anchorage streets, JBER, and privately contracted projects across Alaska. In 2012, Loren joined the Army where he served in the Airborne Infantry and Army Special Operations. In 2019 he returned to EMC working as a materials technician on the Sterling Highway MP 97-118 shoulder widening project. Currently, he is working on the Dillingham Downtown City Streets as the lead materials technician. Loren is WAQTC certified in asphalt, embankment and base, and soils. He is ACI concrete certified and working towards regaining various ICC Certifications. Loren is married with 4 children. Some of their hobbies include traveling, anything outdoors, and fixing up old houses. JAMES BROWN SPECIAL INSPECTOR James has been in Alaska since 1988 and has been working in the construction industry for 15 years. He joined EMC in 2012 after doing rebar placement in the Iron Workers on many projects such as Goose Creek Correctional Center, UAF Science Building, Robert B. Atwood Building, Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, and JL Towers. He has worked on projects big and small throughout Alaska for EMC including the New Horizons cell towers, ML&P Expansion Project, Eklutna Generation Station, Cabelas, and Clearwell Phases I & II. He is currently performing Quality Assurance for Doyon Utilities on JBER and is certified for Concrete Reinforcement, Structural Masonry, EIFS, and is a Level I Quality Control Inspector from the Pre-cast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. CHRIS HERNANDEZ FIELD INSPECTOR Chris has 15 years of experience in materials testing and construction inspections in Arizona, Hawaii, Utah, and Alaska. Prior projects in Alaska include JBER F-22 Taxiway and Infrastructure, Exxon Mobil Sakhalin Island Odoptu Stage 2 project, and most recently the AIA Runway 15/33 Rehabilitation Project. His career started in Arizona, where eventually Chris was the lead construction inspector for the Salt River Segment on the Loop 202 Freeway Project. In Hawaii, he managed all materials testing, inspections, and laboratory duties on the island of Kauai. In Utah, Chris was the lead structures inspector for the Northbound I-15 project. Chris studied Construction Management at UAA, and has earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity Degree from Regent University. When Chris isn’t working as an inspector, he enjoys his role as a certified Brain Health Coach, a certified counselor, and he enjoys traveling, reading, writing, participating in community outreach, and spending time with his family and friends. TOP CONTACT INFO info@emcalaska.com Lab & Materials : 907 631 6047 Construction Admin : 907 644 3923 Copyright © 2016-2021 EMC Engineering, LLC. All rights reserved.