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Staff Spotlight: Austin White Background and Career Journey Austin White, an Engineer-in-Training and designer in the FOCUS Site Civil Residential department, discovered his passion for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry at 14. His initial interest in engineering and architecture has evolved since. He has a deep-seated passion for creating tangible, enduring structures that […]

Dennis Jordan | Site Civil Designer Background and Career Journey Dennis Jordan’s unique career journey ensures he brings a fresh perspective to the AEC industry. In his new role as a Site Civil Designer, he leverages the communication and people skills he honed as a high school teacher and coach. Work-Life Balance Dennis Jordan’s work-life […]

Bodhi Barney | Crew Chief 2, Construction Staking Bodhi’s Unique Background and Career Journey Bodhi’s career journey began as a unique blend of part-time work in a bike shop and GIS analyst for Draper City, culminating in his current role as Crew Chief 2 of Construction Staking at FOCUS. During his previous job, Bodhi Barney […]

The Platinum of the Month award for May 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Ben Potter—Mindful Attention to Detail Nominated by: Christian Broberg I am nominating Ben for exhibiting the PLATINUM attribute of a HIGH MELTING AND BOILING POINT. This month, Ben approached our […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS July Promotions! With every promotion, we gain a more refined and developed FOCUS. We are delighted to recognize the hard work of those recently promoted, and we look forward to becoming a better company inspired by their example. Michael Ekenstam | Designer 2 | Structural Engineering Dennis Jordan | Designer 2 […]

The Platinum of the Month award for April 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Michael Ekenstam—Exceptional Listening and Responsiveness Nominated by: Adam Eastman Two different people gave Mike some high praise directly to me within about a 1-hour period. I am nominating him for […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS June Promotions! FOCUS is built by our strong and passionate team. We are proud to promote some of our most hardworking people, who inspire us to engineer ever better! Cole Finan | Project Manager 3 | Construction Staking Pam Ledesma | Specialist 3 | Accounting Cory Thompson | Jr. Project Manager […]

The Platinum of the Month award for March 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Cole Finan—Consistent Dedication Nominated by: Wes Prime Cole is as HIGHLY VALUABLE, DESIRABLE, AND RARE as they come! He has been such a constant example of how to dedicate time […]

Dylan Bowser’s journey into construction staking is a testament to the power of curiosity and seizing opportunities. His interest was sparked while working on a mountain bike trail-building crew in North Carolina, where a crew member with surveying experience opened his eyes to a new path. This alignment of interests and skills led him to […]

Courtney was motivated to pursue a career in CAD services design during college. She sought a path that combined architecture and engineering, a field that genuinely ignited her enthusiasm and dedication. A significant experience that influenced her professional path was assisting her family in remodeling their home. House construction and design have always fascinated Courtney, […]