About Us

I originally joined KCA as an Inspector Aide in the Bridge Inspection Department after inspecting Turnpike bridges in the Miami area. Over the years, my career has continued to grow and evolved—after about a year in Bridge Inspection, I transferred to the CEI Department as a Roadway Inspector and steadily progressed through the ranks, ultimately passing the PE exam and becoming a Senior Project Engineer and Regional Manager. Throughout my time at KCA, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from outstanding professionals, especially Mr. Campo, who encouraged me early on to pursue my PE and consistently reminded me of his vision for me as a leader in CEI.

I started with KCA in 2011 in our Tampa/Brandon Bridge Inspection group. I was lucky enough to have an extended family member working for KCA, who introduced me and from that I was hired as a bridge inspection technician. Over the past 15 years I have advanced from Technician, to Certified Bridge Inspector, Professional Engineer, and now Senior Structures Engineer – Team Leader.

KCA has always recognized my efforts and rewarded my hard work. I have been given the opportunity to grow personally through the relationships I have established and professionally through continued learning and position advancement. Corporate and regional management care about me as an individual, understanding that I am a husband and father outside of the office.

A new opportunity in a new place for the short-term brought me to KCA, but the people are what led me to stay long-term. When I started as an intern in Raleigh, I think we were right at 10 people or a little less. Now the Raleigh “family” has grown to about 30 folks, not including those who branched off to start the Charlotte design office in 2022.

From my first day to now, KCA has invested in my personal and professional development in countless ways…from my coworkers supporting me while studying for and obtaining my PE, to my supervisors allowing me the opportunity to attend conferences such as NCLUG (even as an intern!), ASHE, ACEC and more, and nominating me to participate in the ACEC NC Future Leaders 2024-25 Program. But to be more specific, I am truly indebted to the mentorship of Sam Cullum and Debbie Barbour. They took a chance on me as an intern, and have continued to invest in me over the years.

My introduction to KCA came as a freshman at Georgia Tech looking for a Civil firm to co-op with. I spent my first summer at the KCA Atlanta office on Peachtree Street and then rotated every other semester working full time. I gained a lot of knowledge and real-world experience along with forming relationships that have lasted over 20 years. As my time at Georgia Tech finished up, I was offered a full-time position at the home office in Tampa. I didn’t hesitate about the opportunity having been a part of the KCA family for several years.

Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with so many extraordinary engineers. A few mentors to note: Mike Reynolds, Fred Enloe, Julian Parsons, Richard Harrison, Paul Foley. Richard’s roadway experience helped me grow as a designer and provided guidance while a young project manager. Paul’s leadership impressed me as my roles have changed over the decades and I’m thankful for the opportunity he allowed me to be part of as a young EI on a DB airport project.