A Team Driven by Experience & Innovation
Our team of professional engineers, land surveyors, and planners has decades of combined market-leading experience in the Great Plains.
Board of Directors
Damon Devillers, PE
Damon started with Interstate Engineering over 35 years ago, with a brief venture into the public sector. He soon learned that consulting engineering allowed him to know clients, positively impact lives, and work on various projects from municipal to Departments of Transportation and from water and sewer to track and field. Damon's commitment to honesty led him to a leadership position at Interstate Engineering, currently serving as Chairman of the Board. Not one to offer half measures, Damon has led the firm and its clients to great success.
"The greatest lesson I have learned throughout my career is that honesty is the best policy and family comes first. With that in mind, anything is possible."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Minnesota
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Affiliations: NDACE, MCEA, NACE, ACEC, Wahpeton CDC, Wahpeton City Planning Commission, Wahpeton Public School Board, Chihinkapa Zoo Board
Family is always Damon's priority. He and his family enjoy the many outdoor opportunities in the Wahpeton area, from lake time to hunting and fishing. He is often found on the lake catching walleye or in the fields scaring up pheasants.
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Epic Live Performance: Chicago at Bluestem & the Eagles at the Alerus Center
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Recommended Read: The Fred Factor
Skills
Lonni Fleck, PE
Growing up, Lonni often took things apart, figured out how they worked, and then put them back together. And though dismantling was entertaining, bringing everything together was where she found the most enjoyment. Her problem-solving ability, love of math, and understanding that investments should have returns led Lonni to a civil engineering career. With over 20 years in the field, Lonni has worked with clients, helping solve infrastructure and utility challenges, including designing the dream, helping find funding, and watching the goal built into a reality to make communities stronger and serve people better. In 2009, Lonni was appointed to the Interstate Engineering Board of Directors. She uses her abilities to bring people together to lead and grow the firm as it prepares for its next 40 years.
“Lasting relationships matter most, whether with clients, coworkers, or peers. I want to see our company be where clients and team members feel welcome and supported.”
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Montana | LSI - North Dakota
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Affiliations: North Dakota ACEC DEQ Liaison
Lonni is an avid traveler, embracing moments to read, rest, and enjoy her family. Whether camping and boating in the summer or traveling to warmer places when North Dakota winter sets in, she finds time to continue learning and participating in the moment.
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Recommended Read: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
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Best Concert: Smashing Pumpkins
Skills
Travis Dillman, PE
Travis is an indispensable member of the Interstate Engineering family. For over 25 years, he has significantly impacted rural communities in North Dakota. His involvement in a range of projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives for municipalities and rural water systems, has improved the lives of countless people. Travis is committed to his clients and has become a well-respected mentor and leader within our company. In recognition of his dedication and leadership, Travis was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2013. He continues to serve in this role, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of Interstate Engineering professionals while working to ensure the long-term success of our clients throughout the region.
Interstate Engineering develops client relationships and, in turn, friendships. We work hard for our clients, and with hard work and doing our job; we build successful projects and strong relationships.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Univerity of North Dakota
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer | North Dakota & South Dakota
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Affiliations: APWA | NDWPCC | Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Travis is not one to let the grass grow beneath his feet, though he is happy to take a stroll, and a swing, on the golf course when time and weather permit. Supporting family activities and the community where he lives, Travis can be seen supporting various sporting activities. When the need for adventure calls, he can be found enjoying the Badlands in Western North Dakota.
- Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
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Best Concert: Bon Jovi
Skills
Mike Bassingthwaite, PE
Starting with Interstate Engineering right after graduation, Mike spent his first years learning about the industry and the clients from Randy Pope, a founding member of the company. Through his first few years, Mike gained experience in municipal and county engineering, focusing specifically on hydraulics and hydrology, all while doing what drew him to the industry in the first place, helping people. As Mike grew in his career, he also became a leader, appointed Office Manager, Regional Vice President, and then to the Board of Directors in 2020. From this role, Mike continues to strengthen the company, ensuring Interstate Engineering is a respected member of the engineering community.
"Despite the changing dynamics of how people interact, ours is, and always will be, a relationship business. The things we do and the projects we work on are meaningful and satisfying; however, the people we work for and with are what this is all about."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Minnesota
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE
Though always busy, Mike finds time to get out of the way, and when he does, it usually leads to adventure. He enjoys family, camping at the lake, and being on the water or, more so, under it (Mike is an avid scuba diver).
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Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
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Recommended Read: Anything by Tom Clancy
Skills
Wade Senger, PE
Having worked on projects throughout the state, he recognizes that his work to strengthen communities speaks volumes. He finds common ground through his clients’ needs and his rural upbringing. Focusing on rural municipal and rural water, he has been part of system expansions and quality-of-life improvements. Wade's ability to speak straight and solve challenges took him from a project engineer to a member of the Board of Directors. Within a leadership position, he is a sounding board for team members and a quiet leader, working towards a stronger tomorrow for Interstate Engineering and the clients we serve.
"Honestly is the most important trait in this business and life in general."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
Wade is an active part of his community., involved in various Jamestown civic organizations. However, he never turns down the opportunity to travel, especially if it includes a road trip with unique Americana opportunities.
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Team Jersey: Green Bay Packers
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Movies Worth the Popcorn: Anything directed by Quentin Tarantino
Skills
Regional Vice Presidents
Mike Bassingthwaite, PE
Starting with Interstate Engineering right after graduation, Mike spent his first years learning about the industry and the clients from Randy Pope, a founding member of the company. Through his first few years, Mike gained experience in municipal and county engineering, focusing specifically on hydraulics and hydrology, all while doing what drew him to the industry in the first place, helping people. As Mike grew in his career, he also became a leader, appointed Office Manager, Regional Vice President, and then to the Board of Directors in 2020. From this role, Mike continues to strengthen the company, ensuring Interstate Engineering is a respected member of the engineering community.
"Despite the changing dynamics of how people interact, ours is, and always will be, a relationship business. The things we do and the projects we work on are meaningful and satisfying; however, the people we work for and with are what this is all about."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Minnesota
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE
Though always busy, Mike finds time to get out of the way, and when he does, it usually leads to adventure. He enjoys family, camping at the lake, and being on the water or, more so, under it (Mike is an avid scuba diver).
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Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
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Recommended Read: Anything by Tom Clancy
Skills
Wade Senger, PE
Having worked on projects throughout the state, he recognizes that his work to strengthen communities speaks volumes. He finds common ground through his clients’ needs and his rural upbringing. Focusing on rural municipal and rural water, he has been part of system expansions and quality-of-life improvements. Wade's ability to speak straight and solve challenges took him from a project engineer to a member of the Board of Directors. Within a leadership position, he is a sounding board for team members and a quiet leader, working towards a stronger tomorrow for Interstate Engineering and the clients we serve.
"Honestly is the most important trait in this business and life in general."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
Wade is an active part of his community., involved in various Jamestown civic organizations. However, he never turns down the opportunity to travel, especially if it includes a road trip with unique Americana opportunities.
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Team Jersey: Green Bay Packers
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Movies Worth the Popcorn: Anything directed by Quentin Tarantino
Skills
Charles Hankins, PE
I have enjoyed math and science since my youth and have always enjoyed solving complex problems. Additionally, I was raised on the morals of putting others before yourself and helping others achieve success in the fabric of our profession, so it was a natural fit for me.
To provide leadership to my peers that paves the way for individual successes and overall company growth. I want our company to be a place where our staff can feel empowered to achieve and be impactful in their craft. I want to help our company positively impact the clients & communities which we serve.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering Technology, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
- Affiliations: ACEC North Dakota Chapter
On the golf course, out camping, or at home spending time with my family.
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Worth the Popcorn: Any movie/show starring one of my Mount Rushmore comedic actors, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, John Candy, or Bill Murray
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Team Jersey: Chicago Bears & Nebraska Cornhuskers
Skills
Brent Moore, AICP
Planning provides me an opportunity to support positive change in the communities where I work. The interdisciplinary approach of the planning professional appealed to my diverse interest in places and people. I've been fortunate to work across multiple states and even internationally (in Canada).
We are truly the professionals you need, the people you trust (if you type that into Google, Interstate Engineering is at the top of the list). I have the great privilege of working with so many people who genuinely care about the clients we serve.
- Education: MA in Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University | BA, St. Olaf College
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Professional Registrations: AICP
- Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE, Kiwanis
I bike, ski, and enjoy time with my wife and our two growing boys.
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Epic Live Performances: There are so many, but Blind Pilot at the Beaver Creek Brewery takes the cake.
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Recommended Read: Anything by Jim Harrison, but I'd start with Dalva
Skills
Adam Thompson, PLS
Surveying found me. I thought I was going to be an engineer, but after six weeks of school, I figured out I was a surveyor.
Continue to vet technology in surveying and find ways in which it will help us collaborate with other groups and streamline our workflow.
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Education: AS in Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, North Dakota State College of Science
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Professional Registrations: Professional Land Surveyor - MT, ND, SD, WY, CO | CFedS
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Affiliations: West River Chapter President of SDSPLS
When not at home, I enjoy the various activities of my four children or working on projects around the house.
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Binge-Worthy TV: The Office
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Recommended Read: The Go-Giver
Skills
Office Managers
Charles Hankins, PE
I have enjoyed math and science since my youth and have always enjoyed solving complex problems. Additionally, I was raised on the morals of putting others before yourself and helping others achieve success in the fabric of our profession, so it was a natural fit for me.
To provide leadership to my peers that paves the way for individual successes and overall company growth. I want our company to be a place where our staff can feel empowered to achieve and be impactful in their craft. I want to help our company positively impact the clients & communities which we serve.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering Technology, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
- Affiliations: ACEC North Dakota Chapter
On the golf course, out camping, or at home spending time with my family.
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Worth the Popcorn: Any movie/show starring one of my Mount Rushmore comedic actors, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, John Candy, or Bill Murray
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Team Jersey: Chicago Bears & Nebraska Cornhuskers
Skills
Brent Moore, AICP
Planning provides me an opportunity to support positive change in the communities where I work. The interdisciplinary approach of the planning professional appealed to my diverse interest in places and people. I've been fortunate to work across multiple states and even internationally (in Canada).
We are truly the professionals you need, the people you trust (if you type that into Google, Interstate Engineering is at the top of the list). I have the great privilege of working with so many people who genuinely care about the clients we serve.
- Education: MA in Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University | BA, St. Olaf College
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Professional Registrations: AICP
- Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE, Kiwanis
I bike, ski, and enjoy time with my wife and our two growing boys.
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Epic Live Performances: There are so many, but Blind Pilot at the Beaver Creek Brewery takes the cake.
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Recommended Read: Anything by Jim Harrison, but I'd start with Dalva
Skills
Adam Thompson, PLS
Surveying found me. I thought I was going to be an engineer, but after six weeks of school, I figured out I was a surveyor.
Continue to vet technology in surveying and find ways in which it will help us collaborate with other groups and streamline our workflow.
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Education: AS in Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, North Dakota State College of Science
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Professional Registrations: Professional Land Surveyor - MT, ND, SD, WY, CO | CFedS
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Affiliations: West River Chapter President of SDSPLS
When not at home, I enjoy the various activities of my four children or working on projects around the house.
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Binge-Worthy TV: The Office
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Recommended Read: The Go-Giver
Skills
Brad Boehm
I enjoy mapping, geography, design, and technical writing.
I hope to make our office an enjoyable, successful, and desired place to work.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering Technology, Montana State University Northern
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Colorado
- Affiliations: Montana Jaycees
I'm often camping or in my homemade microbrewery.
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Team Jersey: Milwaukee Brewers
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Recommended Read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Skills
Jim Dahlman, PE
I was interested in building things. Civil engineering allows the ability to work inside and outside while seeing what you have designed on a large scale.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
- Certifications: NASSCO MACP, PACP, and LACP Certified
I enjoy being at the baseball diamond, spending time and the lake, or chasing fire trucks, trains, and airplanes (for photographs).
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Epic Liver Performance: Birdland Big Band
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Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
Skills
Harvey Fitzgerald, PE
I was interested in the engineering field while living in a rural community. Civil engineering was appealing since it touches most aspects of daily life in every community across the country.
I hope to provide an alternative perspective to projects and the company and mentor new professionals. I love the small-town communities of the northern Great Plains; people are hard-working and have a strong sense of community.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, & Wyoming
- Affiliations: NDSPE, ACEC, ASCE
I am at home enjoying time with my wife and our toddler.
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Recommended Read: The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
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Team Jersey: Dallas Cowboys
Skills
Jed Hastings
I enjoy helping people. I like hearing a happy client when the project is wrapped up and the product is just as good or better than originally envisioned.
Winning the ACEC 2022 Engineering Excellence Award for GIS Improvement Project that we worked on for Barnes Rural Water District.
- Certifications: NAASCO CIPP Inspection Training, OSHA-10, NDDOT Asphalt Inspection
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Affiliations: Jamestown Downtown Association
In the summer, if I'm not coaching baseball or golfing, I'm probably at a lake with my family and friends or visiting a national park, an annual event.
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Movies worth the popcorn: Any Starwars movie
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Epic Live Performance: Close call. Either Guns and Roses or Tool
Skills
Zach Hatting
I always enjoyed math and designing and building with Legos when I was younger. That led me to the engineering field.
Helping communities improve their infrastructure for generations to come.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, South Dakota State University
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE, Kiwanis
I am married with three kids, which keeps my time outside work busy. I spend time golfing, hunting, and doing home projects.
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Team Jersey: SDSU Jackrabbits
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Recommended Read: Anything by Clive Cussler
Skills
Zach Grapentine, PE
I wanted to find a way to impact the community I lived in a positive way.
I want to impact our local office in a way that inspires teamwork, honesty, and trust to accomplish the tasks at hand, make a little profit on the projects, and enjoy doing them.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - South Dakota
- Affiliations: ITE
I enjoy running, camping, biking, and basically being outside somewhere.
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Epic Liver Performance: Modest Mouse and Brand New at Red Rocks
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Team Jersey: Boston Celtics
Skills
Jordan Mayer, PE
I hope to make a positive impact not only where I grew up but in the surrounding area as well. Engineering isn't necessarily local in Eastern Montana, and it's a privilege to be a part of a team that is.
Interstate Engineering is surrounded by a lot of intelligent and kind individuals that know more than me. It's ok to not know the answer and to reach out to others.
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Education: BS in General Engineering, Montana Tech
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - Montana
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Affiliations: ACEC, ACI, AWWA, Sidney Country Club Board of Directors
When not at home, my wife and I are chasing our three beautiful daughters. If they are occupied, I am somewhere in the basketball realm or out on the golf course.
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Binge-Worthy TV: Parks and Recreation or Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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Team Jersey: San Francisco 49ers, Kentucky Wildcats, Montana Grizzlies
Skills
Alex Schwarzhoff, PE
I was studying Physics in college but couldn't imagine spending my life in a lab. I took a statics class and discovered the application of physics to real world problems in structural engineering.
Always treat everyone involved in a project as part of the team. If you start a project assuming you will have an adversarial relationship with someone, contractor, co-worker, etc., you'll end up fighting with them by the end.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota | BA in Physics/Math, Luther College
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Colorado
- Certifications: MNDOT-Grading and Base, Bituminous Street, Concrete Field, Bridge Construction, University of Minnesota Erosion and Sediment Control-Site Management, SWPPP Design
Often you'll find me in Minneapolis at a concert, play, or sporting event, but If it's summer, I'm in our pool.
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Epic Live Performances: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Violent Femmes, and Flogging Molly.
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Binge-Worthy TV: Corner Gas
Skills
Maria Tomac, PE
When I was a kid, I enjoyed making water flow downhill. I was also good at higher math. The combination made sense.
Interstate Engineering is a place where people really matter, from clients to co-workers.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - ND, MT, SD, NE, WY
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDSWRA
I'm at home working on my farm or my house.
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Epic Live Performance: Willie Nelson or Old Crow Medicine Show
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Team Jersey: Mandan Braves (football & wrestling)
Skills
Group Leaders
Adam Thompson, PLS
Surveying found me. I thought I was going to be an engineer, but after six weeks of school, I figured out I was a surveyor.
Continue to vet technology in surveying and find ways in which it will help us collaborate with other groups and streamline our workflow.
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Education: AS in Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, North Dakota State College of Science
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Professional Registrations: Professional Land Surveyor - MT, ND, SD, WY, CO | CFedS
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Affiliations: West River Chapter President of SDSPLS
When not at home, I enjoy the various activities of my four children or working on projects around the house.
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Binge-Worthy TV: The Office
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Recommended Read: The Go-Giver
Skills
Kaden Bedwell, PE
To continue my love for math, big equipment, and constructing things.
It's family-friendly, and everyone gives you a helping hand, even if they don't know who you are. Plus, we can be out fishing on the water or hunting elk in a matter of minutes from our home.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - WY, SD, PE, MT | Land Survey Intern - Wyoming | Certifed Flood Manager
Hanging out with our families, playing rec league sports, or enjoying the outdoors.
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Epic Live Performance: Garth Brooks
- Team Jersey: Montana State Bobcats
Skills
Jason Boucher, GISP
I chose GIS because it is a technology that is quickly evolving and exists today in nearly every industry.
Helping our clients get their emergency services data accurate and in a geographic information system is especially rewarding because it's work we can do that actually helps save lives.
- Certifications: GISP Professional Certification
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Affiliations: Wyoming Geospatial - President
My family enjoys camping, kind words, and warm hugs. I am often out fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, snowboarding, golfing, barbecuing, or sipping adult beverages by a fire.
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Movies worth the popcorn: Groundhogs Day
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Epic Live Performance: Collective Soul
Skills
Cody Galloway, PE, LSI, CFM
I worked as a surveyor in high school and enjoyed it. Then I decided to go to school for engineering and surveying.
I hope to make the Sundance office a success and to firmly establish the Hydrology and Hydraulics Group as a vital part of the company.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - WY, SD, PE, MT | Land Survey Intern - Wyoming | Certifed Flood Manager
I spend as much time as I can outdoors, often fishing, hunting, camping, boating, and anything without walls. In the wintertime, I am generally at home making wine.
Skills
Teaguean Knudsen, PE
I enjoyed math and building things during my childhood. A mentor from those days suggested I become an engineer. I never looked back from that point.
I hope to strengthen our structural engineering services and grow our footprint in Montana.
- Education: BS, Montana Tech, General Engineering-Civil Option, 2016
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming
- Affiliations: Tau Beta Pi
When I am not at work, I am hiking and skiing the mountains, hunting, fishing, and golfing. If I am stuck inside, I have been getting into simulator golf course design.
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Recommended Read: Ready Player One and The Great Bridge
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Team Jersey: Green Bay Packers & MSU Bobcats
Skills
Rachel Laqua, AICP
Planning offers the ability to do something new every day and to be engaged at every step of the development process, from working with a community to determine their long-term needs and goals, to working with a small business owner looking to open a new storefront or a family looking to subdivide their property.
I hope to continue the growth of the planning team, building on the existing reputation of excellence in current and long-range planning.
- Education: BS, Seton Hall University, Diplomacy and International Relations, 2010 ; MUPP, University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Urban Planning and Policy, 2012
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Professional Registrations: AICP
- Affiliations: American Planning Association, North Dakota Planning Association
If it's summer, I'm outside hiking or reading a book, and if it's winter, I'm outside cross-country skiing or inside reading a book by the fire.
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Recommended Read: I have recently really enjoyed The Diamond Eye, by Kate Quinn; Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson; and The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown
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Epic Live Performance: O.A.R. at Milwaukee Summerfest
Skills
Mike May
I hope to pass on my extensive knowledge of construction and leadership to the younger generation to continue to make Interstate Engineering a profitable and awesome place to work.
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Education: AAS, North Dakota State School of Science
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Affiliations: North Dakota Association of County Engineers - 2024 President
When not working, I am hunting, fishing, and spending time with my children and grandchildren.
- Bing-Worthy TV: Big Bang Theory
- Epic Concert Experience: Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett at Minneapolis
Skills
Bryan Tuss
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Education: United States Navy
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Affiliations: APWA, NASSCOnt
When not working, I am outdoors, usually tinkering on something especially if it goes fast.
- Epic Concert Experience: KISS
- Team Jersey: Dallas Cowboys
Skills
Spencer VanWichen, EI
I enjoy taking thoughts and ideas and making them a reality. Nothing is more satisfying than being presented with a challenge and coming up with a creative and intentional design to provide to our clients.
Be intentional, flexible, and open-minded.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Montana Tech
I'm skiing, golfing, hunting, or doing carpentry.
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Binge-Worthy TV: Game of Thrones
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Epic Live Performance: Luke Combs
Skills
The TEam
Damon Devillers, PE
Damon started with Interstate Engineering over 35 years ago, with a brief venture into the public sector. He soon learned that consulting engineering allowed him to know clients, positively impact lives, and work on various projects from municipal to Departments of Transportation and from water and sewer to track and field. Damon's commitment to honesty led him to a leadership position at Interstate Engineering, currently serving as Chairman of the Board. Not one to offer half measures, Damon has led the firm and its clients to great success.
"The greatest lesson I have learned throughout my career is that honesty is the best policy and family comes first. With that in mind, anything is possible."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Minnesota
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Affiliations: NDACE, MCEA, NACE, ACEC, Wahpeton CDC, Wahpeton City Planning Commission, Wahpeton Public School Board, Chihinkapa Zoo Board
Family is always Damon's priority. He and his family enjoy the many outdoor opportunities in the Wahpeton area, from lake time to hunting and fishing. He is often found on the lake catching walleye or in the fields scaring up pheasants.
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Epic Live Performance: Chicago at Bluestem & the Eagles at the Alerus Center
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Recommended Read: The Fred Factor
Skills
Lonni Fleck, PE
Growing up, Lonni often took things apart, figured out how they worked, and then put them back together. And though dismantling was entertaining, bringing everything together was where she found the most enjoyment. Her problem-solving ability, love of math, and understanding that investments should have returns led Lonni to a civil engineering career. With over 20 years in the field, Lonni has worked with clients, helping solve infrastructure and utility challenges, including designing the dream, helping find funding, and watching the goal built into a reality to make communities stronger and serve people better. In 2009, Lonni was appointed to the Interstate Engineering Board of Directors. She uses her abilities to bring people together to lead and grow the firm as it prepares for its next 40 years.
“Lasting relationships matter most, whether with clients, coworkers, or peers. I want to see our company be where clients and team members feel welcome and supported.”
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Montana | LSI - North Dakota
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Affiliations: North Dakota ACEC DEQ Liaison
Lonni is an avid traveler, embracing moments to read, rest, and enjoy her family. Whether camping and boating in the summer or traveling to warmer places when North Dakota winter sets in, she finds time to continue learning and participating in the moment.
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Recommended Read: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
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Best Concert: Smashing Pumpkins
Skills
Travis Dillman, PE
Travis is an indispensable member of the Interstate Engineering family. For over 25 years, he has significantly impacted rural communities in North Dakota. His involvement in a range of projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives for municipalities and rural water systems, has improved the lives of countless people. Travis is committed to his clients and has become a well-respected mentor and leader within our company. In recognition of his dedication and leadership, Travis was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2013. He continues to serve in this role, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of Interstate Engineering professionals while working to ensure the long-term success of our clients throughout the region.
Interstate Engineering develops client relationships and, in turn, friendships. We work hard for our clients, and with hard work and doing our job; we build successful projects and strong relationships.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Univerity of North Dakota
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer | North Dakota & South Dakota
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Affiliations: APWA | NDWPCC | Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Travis is not one to let the grass grow beneath his feet, though he is happy to take a stroll, and a swing, on the golf course when time and weather permit. Supporting family activities and the community where he lives, Travis can be seen supporting various sporting activities. When the need for adventure calls, he can be found enjoying the Badlands in Western North Dakota.
- Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
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Best Concert: Bon Jovi
Skills
Mike Bassingthwaite, PE
Starting with Interstate Engineering right after graduation, Mike spent his first years learning about the industry and the clients from Randy Pope, a founding member of the company. Through his first few years, Mike gained experience in municipal and county engineering, focusing specifically on hydraulics and hydrology, all while doing what drew him to the industry in the first place, helping people. As Mike grew in his career, he also became a leader, appointed Office Manager, Regional Vice President, and then to the Board of Directors in 2020. From this role, Mike continues to strengthen the company, ensuring Interstate Engineering is a respected member of the engineering community.
"Despite the changing dynamics of how people interact, ours is, and always will be, a relationship business. The things we do and the projects we work on are meaningful and satisfying; however, the people we work for and with are what this is all about."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota & Minnesota
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE
Though always busy, Mike finds time to get out of the way, and when he does, it usually leads to adventure. He enjoys family, camping at the lake, and being on the water or, more so, under it (Mike is an avid scuba diver).
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Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
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Recommended Read: Anything by Tom Clancy
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Wade Senger, PE
Having worked on projects throughout the state, he recognizes that his work to strengthen communities speaks volumes. He finds common ground through his clients’ needs and his rural upbringing. Focusing on rural municipal and rural water, he has been part of system expansions and quality-of-life improvements. Wade's ability to speak straight and solve challenges took him from a project engineer to a member of the Board of Directors. Within a leadership position, he is a sounding board for team members and a quiet leader, working towards a stronger tomorrow for Interstate Engineering and the clients we serve.
"Honestly is the most important trait in this business and life in general."
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
Wade is an active part of his community., involved in various Jamestown civic organizations. However, he never turns down the opportunity to travel, especially if it includes a road trip with unique Americana opportunities.
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Team Jersey: Green Bay Packers
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Movies Worth the Popcorn: Anything directed by Quentin Tarantino
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Charles Hankins, PE
I have enjoyed math and science since my youth and have always enjoyed solving complex problems. Additionally, I was raised on the morals of putting others before yourself and helping others achieve success in the fabric of our profession, so it was a natural fit for me.
To provide leadership to my peers that paves the way for individual successes and overall company growth. I want our company to be a place where our staff can feel empowered to achieve and be impactful in their craft. I want to help our company positively impact the clients & communities which we serve.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering Technology, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
- Affiliations: ACEC North Dakota Chapter
On the golf course, out camping, or at home spending time with my family.
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Worth the Popcorn: Any movie/show starring one of my Mount Rushmore comedic actors, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, John Candy, or Bill Murray
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Team Jersey: Chicago Bears & Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Brent Moore, AICP
Planning provides me an opportunity to support positive change in the communities where I work. The interdisciplinary approach of the planning professional appealed to my diverse interest in places and people. I've been fortunate to work across multiple states and even internationally (in Canada).
We are truly the professionals you need, the people you trust (if you type that into Google, Interstate Engineering is at the top of the list). I have the great privilege of working with so many people who genuinely care about the clients we serve.
- Education: MA in Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University | BA, St. Olaf College
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Professional Registrations: AICP
- Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE, Kiwanis
I bike, ski, and enjoy time with my wife and our two growing boys.
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Epic Live Performances: There are so many, but Blind Pilot at the Beaver Creek Brewery takes the cake.
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Recommended Read: Anything by Jim Harrison, but I'd start with Dalva
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Adam Thompson, PLS
Surveying found me. I thought I was going to be an engineer, but after six weeks of school, I figured out I was a surveyor.
Continue to vet technology in surveying and find ways in which it will help us collaborate with other groups and streamline our workflow.
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Education: AS in Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, North Dakota State College of Science
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Professional Registrations: Professional Land Surveyor - MT, ND, SD, WY, CO | CFedS
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Affiliations: West River Chapter President of SDSPLS
When not at home, I enjoy the various activities of my four children or working on projects around the house.
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Binge-Worthy TV: The Office
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Recommended Read: The Go-Giver
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Brad Boehm
I enjoy mapping, geography, design, and technical writing.
I hope to make our office an enjoyable, successful, and desired place to work.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering Technology, Montana State University Northern
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Colorado
- Affiliations: Montana Jaycees
I'm often camping or in my homemade microbrewery.
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Team Jersey: Milwaukee Brewers
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Recommended Read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Kristin Thompson, CGW
I enjoy working in the professional business arena.
I hope to assist clients in securing funding for their projects.
- Education: MBA, University of Mary
- Certifications: Certified Grant Writer
- Specialties: Business, Finance, Grant Writing
I'm spending time with family, attending children's activities, and traveling.
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Epic Live Performance: Garth Brooks
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Recommended Read: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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Rebecca Shaw-Quiñones, AICP, CGW
A small community in eastern Montana needed technical help to receive grant money. I set up the information for them.
Along with the team, grow planning and funding options for our clients.
- Education: Masters Degree
- Certifications: Certified Grant Writer
- Professional Registrations: AICP
Running, skiing or snowshoeing in the mountains and live music.
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Team Jersey: Right now it is the Helena Bighorns hockey team. Local fun!
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Epic Live Performance: Elton John in Madison Square Garden if I can only pick one.
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Jim Dahlman, PE
I was interested in building things. Civil engineering allows the ability to work inside and outside while seeing what you have designed on a large scale.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota
- Certifications: NASSCO MACP, PACP, and LACP Certified
I enjoy being at the baseball diamond, spending time and the lake, or chasing fire trucks, trains, and airplanes (for photographs).
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Epic Liver Performance: Birdland Big Band
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Team Jersey: Minnesota Twins
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Harvey Fitzgerald, PE
I was interested in the engineering field while living in a rural community. Civil engineering was appealing since it touches most aspects of daily life in every community across the country.
I hope to provide an alternative perspective to projects and the company and mentor new professionals. I love the small-town communities of the northern Great Plains; people are hard-working and have a strong sense of community.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, & Wyoming
- Affiliations: NDSPE, ACEC, ASCE
I am at home enjoying time with my wife and our toddler.
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Recommended Read: The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
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Team Jersey: Dallas Cowboys
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Jed Hastings
I enjoy helping people. I like hearing a happy client when the project is wrapped up and the product is just as good or better than originally envisioned.
Winning the ACEC 2022 Engineering Excellence Award for GIS Improvement Project that we worked on for Barnes Rural Water District.
- Certifications: NAASCO CIPP Inspection Training, OSHA-10, NDDOT Asphalt Inspection
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Affiliations: Jamestown Downtown Association
In the summer, if I'm not coaching baseball or golfing, I'm probably at a lake with my family and friends or visiting a national park, an annual event.
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Movies worth the popcorn: Any Starwars movie
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Epic Live Performance: Close call. Either Guns and Roses or Tool
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Zach Hatting
I always enjoyed math and designing and building with Legos when I was younger. That led me to the engineering field.
Helping communities improve their infrastructure for generations to come.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, South Dakota State University
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDACE, Kiwanis
I am married with three kids, which keeps my time outside work busy. I spend time golfing, hunting, and doing home projects.
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Team Jersey: SDSU Jackrabbits
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Recommended Read: Anything by Clive Cussler
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Zach Grapentine, PE
I wanted to find a way to impact the community I lived in a positive way.
I want to impact our local office in a way that inspires teamwork, honesty, and trust to accomplish the tasks at hand, make a little profit on the projects, and enjoy doing them.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - South Dakota
- Affiliations: ITE
I enjoy running, camping, biking, and basically being outside somewhere.
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Epic Liver Performance: Modest Mouse and Brand New at Red Rocks
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Team Jersey: Boston Celtics
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Jordan Mayer, PE
I hope to make a positive impact not only where I grew up but in the surrounding area as well. Engineering isn't necessarily local in Eastern Montana, and it's a privilege to be a part of a team that is.
Interstate Engineering is surrounded by a lot of intelligent and kind individuals that know more than me. It's ok to not know the answer and to reach out to others.
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Education: BS in General Engineering, Montana Tech
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - Montana
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Affiliations: ACEC, ACI, AWWA, Sidney Country Club Board of Directors
When not at home, my wife and I are chasing our three beautiful daughters. If they are occupied, I am somewhere in the basketball realm or out on the golf course.
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Binge-Worthy TV: Parks and Recreation or Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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Team Jersey: San Francisco 49ers, Kentucky Wildcats, Montana Grizzlies
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Alex Schwarzhoff, PE
I was studying Physics in college but couldn't imagine spending my life in a lab. I took a statics class and discovered the application of physics to real world problems in structural engineering.
Always treat everyone involved in a project as part of the team. If you start a project assuming you will have an adversarial relationship with someone, contractor, co-worker, etc., you'll end up fighting with them by the end.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota | BA in Physics/Math, Luther College
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Colorado
- Certifications: MNDOT-Grading and Base, Bituminous Street, Concrete Field, Bridge Construction, University of Minnesota Erosion and Sediment Control-Site Management, SWPPP Design
Often you'll find me in Minneapolis at a concert, play, or sporting event, but If it's summer, I'm in our pool.
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Epic Live Performances: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Violent Femmes, and Flogging Molly.
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Binge-Worthy TV: Corner Gas
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Maria Tomac, PE
When I was a kid, I enjoyed making water flow downhill. I was also good at higher math. The combination made sense.
Interstate Engineering is a place where people really matter, from clients to co-workers.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - ND, MT, SD, NE, WY
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Affiliations: ACEC, NDSWRA
I'm at home working on my farm or my house.
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Epic Live Performance: Willie Nelson or Old Crow Medicine Show
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Team Jersey: Mandan Braves (football & wrestling)
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Kaden Bedwell, PE
To continue my love for math, big equipment, and constructing things.
It's family-friendly, and everyone gives you a helping hand, even if they don't know who you are. Plus, we can be out fishing on the water or hunting elk in a matter of minutes from our home.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - WY, SD, PE, MT | Land Survey Intern - Wyoming | Certifed Flood Manager
Hanging out with our families, playing rec league sports, or enjoying the outdoors.
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Epic Live Performance: Garth Brooks
- Team Jersey: Montana State Bobcats
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Alex Janochoski
Any time on projects with good coworkers is a good memory.
Small towns all have a good vibe, and the people around here are all so nice.
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Education: BS in Wildlike Biology & Wetland Ecology, Bemidji State University
- Certifications: Minnesota Wetlands Certified Professional
Chasing children, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, or fixing up my house.
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Binge-Worthy Television: Alone
- Recommended Read: Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold
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Jason Bivens
I helped secure millions of dollars for local community projects through the Department of Water Resources and CDBG grant programs.
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Education: BS in Zoology, North Dakota State University
- Affiliations: North Dakota Chapter Wildlife Society
- Certifications: TLN - Clean Water Act Overview (2022)
Supporting my kids' activities (hockey, volleyball, piano, basketball) or golfing.
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Movies Worth the Popcorn: The Shawshank Redemption
- Epic Live Performances: The Eagles - 2008ish
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Jason Boucher, GISP
I chose GIS because it is a technology that is quickly evolving and exists today in nearly every industry.
Helping our clients get their emergency services data accurate and in a geographic information system is especially rewarding because it's work we can do that actually helps save lives.
- Certifications: GISP Professional Certification
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Affiliations: Wyoming Geospatial - President
My family enjoys camping, kind words, and warm hugs. I am often out fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, snowboarding, golfing, barbecuing, or sipping adult beverages by a fire.
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Movies worth the popcorn: Groundhogs Day
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Epic Live Performance: Collective Soul
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Dave Kirkpatrick, GISP
I have always been a computer dork.
Asset Mapping for the ND Parks and Recreation Facilities throughout the state.
- Education: BS, North Dakota State University, Natural Resources Management
- Certifications: GISP Professional Certification
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Affiliations: 4 Luv of Dog
My family enjoys camping, fishing, and traveling.
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Team Jersey: Machester United
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Bing-worthy TV: Ted Lasso
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Cody Galloway, PE, LSI, CFM
I worked as a surveyor in high school and enjoyed it. Then I decided to go to school for engineering and surveying.
I hope to make the Sundance office a success and to firmly establish the Hydrology and Hydraulics Group as a vital part of the company.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - WY, SD, PE, MT | Land Survey Intern - Wyoming | Certifed Flood Manager
I spend as much time as I can outdoors, often fishing, hunting, camping, boating, and anything without walls. In the wintertime, I am generally at home making wine.
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Teaguean Knudsen, PE
I enjoyed math and building things during my childhood. A mentor from those days suggested I become an engineer. I never looked back from that point.
I hope to strengthen our structural engineering services and grow our footprint in Montana.
- Education: BS, Montana Tech, General Engineering-Civil Option, 2016
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming
- Affiliations: Tau Beta Pi
When I am not at work, I am hiking and skiing the mountains, hunting, fishing, and golfing. If I am stuck inside, I have been getting into simulator golf course design.
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Recommended Read: Ready Player One and The Great Bridge
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Team Jersey: Green Bay Packers & MSU Bobcats
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Rachel Laqua, AICP
Planning offers the ability to do something new every day and to be engaged at every step of the development process, from working with a community to determine their long-term needs and goals, to working with a small business owner looking to open a new storefront or a family looking to subdivide their property.
I hope to continue the growth of the planning team, building on the existing reputation of excellence in current and long-range planning.
- Education: BS, Seton Hall University, Diplomacy and International Relations, 2010 ; MUPP, University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Urban Planning and Policy, 2012
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Professional Registrations: AICP
- Affiliations: American Planning Association, North Dakota Planning Association
If it's summer, I'm outside hiking or reading a book, and if it's winter, I'm outside cross-country skiing or inside reading a book by the fire.
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Recommended Read: I have recently really enjoyed The Diamond Eye, by Kate Quinn; Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson; and The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown
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Epic Live Performance: O.A.R. at Milwaukee Summerfest
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Mike May
I hope to pass on my extensive knowledge of construction and leadership to the younger generation to continue to make Interstate Engineering a profitable and awesome place to work.
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Education: AAS, North Dakota State School of Science
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Affiliations: North Dakota Association of County Engineers - 2024 President
When not working, I am hunting, fishing, and spending time with my children and grandchildren.
- Bing-Worthy TV: Big Bang Theory
- Epic Concert Experience: Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett at Minneapolis
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Bryan Tuss
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Education: United States Navy
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Affiliations: APWA, NASSCOnt
When not working, I am outdoors, usually tinkering on something especially if it goes fast.
- Epic Concert Experience: KISS
- Team Jersey: Dallas Cowboys
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Spencer VanWichen, EI
I enjoy taking thoughts and ideas and making them a reality. Nothing is more satisfying than being presented with a challenge and coming up with a creative and intentional design to provide to our clients.
Be intentional, flexible, and open-minded.
- Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Montana Tech
I'm skiing, golfing, hunting, or doing carpentry.
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Binge-Worthy TV: Game of Thrones
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Epic Live Performance: Luke Combs
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Gordon Lemmel, PLA
Long story made short - I chose landscape architecture because it combines my passion for design and love for the outdoors. Creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces that enhance people's lives and connect them to their surroundings brings me a deep sense of fulfillment. I believe in the power of well-design spaces to positively impact communities, promote sustainability, and foster a greater appreciation for our surroundings.
One of my designs ended up on ESPN College Game Day (which was the whole goal of the design).
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Education: Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Idaho
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Professional Registrations: Professional Landscape Architect- Montana, North Dakota, Idaho | Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards
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Affiliations: ASLA, Nebraska Dakotas Chapter ASLA (ExCom board member)
I'm a goalie in the local adult hockey league. I also play bass in Octopi Drive-By, a band I founded several years ago in Billings, MT. There are always opportunities to hear us play in Billings, Bismarck, and venues in between!
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Epic Live Performance: Foo Fighters in Billings, Tank and the Bangas in New Orleans, & The Main Squeeze in Des Moines.
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Team Jersey: Columbus Blue Jackets
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Darrell Hournbuckle, PE
Designing water facilities for groups that do not have good drinking water.
Do what is right.
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Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer - North Dakota, South Dakota
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Affiliations: AWWA, APWA