Corbin Collier Professional Engineer

Corbin has over 6 years of design engineering experience specializing in heavy steel fabrication for the government and marine industries. Due to his extensive exposure in the fabrication shop environment, Corbin implements a detailed design approach in his daily roles. Throughout his career he has been exposed to a range of responsibilities including manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, engineering lead, proposals lead, and project management.

Corbin enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He can often be found out on the water fishing and wakeboarding or exploring the outdoors.

Affiliations

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS), NCEES Council Record

Licenses and Certifications

ALPE No. 51203, AZPE No. 75458, FLPE No. 93143, GAPE No. 044369, KYPE No. 37255, NCPE No. 0553450, OHPE No. 87444, OKPE No. 33192, SCPE No. 36374, TNPE No. 126060, NCEES Council Record Mechanical PE Exam (2018)

Licensed in: AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, NC, OH, OK, SC & TN.

Publications

Tool Material Degradation Due to Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys – A study to investigate the friction stir welding (FSW) tool material degradation factors due variation in tool material properties and the effect of an aluminum diffusion wear mechanism on three different FSW tool material when exposed to various welding temperatures and times. (2015)

Education

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2014

Dwayne S. Robinett Professional Engineer

Scott’s extensive work experience spans exposure to government, commercial and retail, renovations, residential, civil and structural forensics and civil site sectors. With nearly 25 years in the greater construction and building industry, Scott started from the ground up working in the construction field then on to construction management. Civil and structural formal education and training widened his exposure to include: structural and field engineering, forensics and expert witness, quality assurance and construction quality control. Scott’s breadth of knowledge and understanding of the industry is beyond compare.

Licenses and Certifications

SCPE No. 25127

OSHA Training in Construction and Industrial Safety (2010/2011)

Education

Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Master of Engineering, 2002
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2001

Featured Projects

TRU by Hilton, Statesville Courthouse, The Breakers, Bluffton Centre.

Billy Evans Professional Engineer

Credentials to come.

Licenses and Certifications

ALPE No. 38332-E

SQUG Seismic Walkdown Course Certification

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Continued studies in Reinforced Concrete Design, Timber and Masonry Design, 2007 – 2008
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2003
Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1997

David Naus

David has over 42 years of experience in Engineering Design, the last 21 years of which have been in design and construction support, including: Project Management, Project Engineering, and Civil/Structural/Architectural Design on projects ranging from the UPF, HEUMF, F-Area Tank Farm Services Upgrades, and TRU Waste Characterization and Processing and Mixed Waste Containment Building, to the Site Infrastructure Upgrades for the Accelerator Production of Tritium.

Prior to that, David has spent many years as an Engineering Manager in TN and SC offices handling projects for Title I – Title II of the Uranium Processing Facility. For over 13 years David served the President role at Southern Engineering Services, Inc., and Zimmerman & Naus, Inc., and since has also worked with various clients as a Structural Engineering Consultant.

Currently, David adds his immense knowledge base and career experience to the 29E6 team in a part-time role reviewing drawings and approving designs. His extensive exposure and mastery in the realm of engineering equips the 29E6 team with a structural expert.

Licenses and Certifications

Florida Professional Engineering License (1983) – Not Active

Georgia Professional Engineering License (1991) – Not Active

South Carolina Professional Engineering License (1991) – Not Active

Education

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, 1979

Outstanding Graduating Senior Award

Featured Projects

Pinewood Fire Station, Corner Perk, Atlanta Veterans Administration

Taylor Durtschi Structural EIT

Taylor spent a summer in training at 29E6 and has become a superior asset to 29E6. She is a strong EIT having caught on quickly to 29E6 best process and procedures. Taylor is high impact on the teams “Right. Reviewable. Repeatable.” implementation tactic across both small and large, and commercial and residential applications. She designs for all market segments but has a special talent for residential wood structures that are affected by the lowcountry’s high wind load and seismic activity.

Taylor also works on building the 29E6 training video library for onboarding new employees. She’s crafted a digital resource with step-by-step, “how to’s” of 29E6 procedures and acquiring ASCE references. Taylor’s comprehension of gravity and lateral wind loads ideally suits her to identify the forms and processes for doing these calculations efficiently. And, her love for teaching shines through as well!

As far as other teaching ventures, Taylor runs a tutoring business called The Bridge Tutors. The Bridge Tutors is committed to providing quality tutoring and academic support to ALL students, striving to build students’ self-confidence and help them realize their potential. The Bridge Tutors offers online one-on-one tutoring services for all ages in math, engineering and science.

In her free time Taylor enjoys reading a good book, hanging out with her dog Aussie, and spending time with family. She has 3 brother, 3 sisters, and 11 ‘niblings’ (nieces and nephews). Taylor is also pursuing a 2nd bachelor’s degree in psychology and loves sports: soccer, football, and tennis.

Engineering Education

Utah State University, College of Engineering Tutoring Center – basic to graduate-level structural engineering tutoring courses. Emphasizing complex to conceptual learning techniques.

Education

Utah State University, Logan, UT
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, Summa Cum Laude, 2018

Komi Tepe Structural EIT

Credentials to come.

Education

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2009

James Ellis Structural Designer

With both military and construction in his background and work experiences, James’s varied skill set encompasses: management, training, organizational foundation for remedying troubleshooting and a keen aptitude for preventative maintenance and inspections methodology. James worked in general construction and quality assurance roles, then as a structural mechanic at both Gulfstream and Lockheed Martin. These positions developed James’s work experience and propelled him to structural designer at 29E6. James’s fluidity and expertise in Revit is an essential role in drafting projects for client approval across all market segments at 29E6.

James is married to his beautiful wife, Emily, and they have two daughters, Charity and Nora. James enjoys spending time with his family, playing frisbee and basketball. He also spends time doing projects around the house and is very involved with his home church and his church family.

Education

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Continuing studies.

United States Marine Corp, Beaufort, SC, 2014-2018

Travis Bennett Structural Designer

Over 20 years experience in structural design, Travis has proven performance in a wide variety of disciplines, software and work environments. Simultaneously raising his family and working full-time, Travis attended school in the evenings working toward his goal to become a well rounded drafter and modeler; earning three Associate’s degrees and five certifications in engineering, architectural and computer-aided design.

Functioning as lead, Travis managed multiple teams of drafters in a fast-paced, rapidly changing setting. These roles required excellent communication and organizational skills, complex file and database management, implementation of drafting standards and creation of typical details library. He’s had specialized focus utilizing SolidWorks parametric modeling/AutoCAD drafting (for military vehicles). Proficiency in standard applications such as Inventor & Revit, and very complex design tasks in the operation and application of CAD equipment round out Travis’s training.

Travis’s industry exposure includes: consultant coordination and quality assurance, design project involvement to determine detailed BIM model specs, scope of design and choosing initial parameters. He develops signed construction documents including civil and structural requirements necessary for architect and contractor, inclusive of: foundation, framing & site plans, isometrics and structural sections and details for a wide variety of projects. Travis has a broad understanding of assembly and design with various construction methods, such as: structural, concrete, conventional lumber, metal stud, CIP, steel joists, CMU, conventional slabs and retaining walls. He has also developed a strong working knowledge of design industry workflows, production cycle and priorities while assisting with various market segments: commercial, religious, residential, education, hospitality, medical and event venues. And he has exposure to most every structural design element and material: hollowcore, concrete, CLT, steel, CMU, wood, light gage, post-tension.

At 29E6 Travis has broadened his support to the needs of all their markets but has special interest in the housing studio.

Travis has lived in the Charleston area all his life and has three children: Kailynn, Zachary, Rory. His children and family are his passion, alongside Carolina Panthers football! Travis and girlfriend, Julie, adore Chaos and Mayhem (felines), Waverly (canine), and Skittles (emydidae, aka, a red-eared slider turtle). Travis loves kayaking, video and board games, football, motorsports, and MMA; having recently earned black belt in American Freestyle and previously a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He also enjoys DIY improvements around the house, road trips, and hosting a huge annual Halloween party.

Education

Trident Technical College, North Charleston, SC
Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Graphics, 2013
Associate of Arts in Art History, 2007
Associate of Science in General Science, 2006

Derek Fox Structural Designer

Credentials to come.

Education

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2015
Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC
Associates Degree in Construction Management, 2009

Omar Nassif Structural Designer

Credentials to come.

Kenny Ellis Drafter

Credentials to come.

Jennifer Fox Account Manager

Jennifer has administrative and management background with over 15 years serving executives in the paper, telecommunications, healthcare, and marketing industries.

Focused on keeping Andy and the 29E6 team organized with administrative & project management needs, Jennifer is the conduit behind the scenes keeping all arms of the company in collaborative motion. She ensures the fluency and efficiency of all inter-office requirements and runs point on coordinating calendars, agendas and scheduling meetings. Jennifer manages human relations across the remotely-located southeast offices including: payroll, employee onboarding, policy and procedures. She also manages all financial responsibilities, including: preparing reports, billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Jennifer resides in Nashville with her husband, 2 kids – Braden & Adalyn, and 3 dogs. Much of her spare time is spent running her children to practices or cheering one on at baseball, softball or soccer games. If there is free time left, she loves to do house projects, bowl and is a big fan of her hometown Wisconsin Badgers or anything red!

Education

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2003

Jonathan Engle Operations

Jonathan comes to us from a varied background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He spent five years on active duty with the United States Marine Corps as an Avionics Technician in Beaufort, SC, where he became friends with James Ellis, and eventually Andy Richardson. After his separation from the service, he spent the next four years working in both the high and low voltage electrical fields, and in particular low voltage fire and security alarm applications. He has always worked to stay sharp on computer software and systems and is currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology from Liberty University Online.

At 29E6, Jonathan primarily works in an infrastructure support role as our main IT tech, filling the following roles:
– Microsoft 365 Business Admin
– Google Workspace Admin
– Jira Work Management Admin
– Physical IT Asset Admin
– Microsoft Power Automate Manager

Jonathan also works as our primary Continual Process Improvement agent, analyzing processes, identifying constraints, and seeking solutions for better productivity. He is always looking for ways to make work easier, more enjoyable, and more productive for everyone.

Jonathan works remotely from his home in Bryson City, NC, with his wife Jessica and their two boys (Mark and Ezekiel). He spends most of his free time outside with his family, or visiting with his parents at his boyhood home (just 20 minutes away), all under the shadow of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.

Education

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Continuing studies in Information Technology, 2021 – present

United States Marine Corp, Beaufort, SC, 2013-2018
United States Marine Corp Reserves, 2018-2021

Julie Murphy Executive Assistant

Credentials to come.