Brian is a licensed structural engineer with KL&A Structural Engineers and Builders where he is a Project Manager/Structural Engineer and Wood Scientist, and is part of “Team Mass Timber” leadership.  He received a dual M.S. in Civil (Structural) Engineering and Wood Science from Oregon State University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University.  With a focus on wood structures and the application of wood science to structural design and analysis, Brian’s projects include heavy timber, mass timber, custom residences, and existing and historic structural assessment and renovation.  Prior to his career as an engineer, Brian was a professional timber frame carpenter and built and restored timber structures with traditional joinery throughout the country.  He is a member of the Timber Frame Engineering Council Executive Committee.