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Congratulations to our FOCUS December Promotion! At FOCUS, the hard work of our team is rewarding for all involved, and the success of our employees means success for everyone. We’re proud to elevate our people, and we congratulate the promotion for this month. Collette Davis, Specialist 2 | Administration

The Platinum of the Month award for October 2023 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Pam Ledesma—Understanding Improvement Nominated by: Collette Davis I am nominating Pam Ledesma for being HIGHLY VALUABLE, DESIRABLE, and RARE. Pam had watched a couple of prescreens that the admin team […]

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying takes pride in nurturing and promoting talented leaders from within our organization, and we are delighted to announce that Brad Mason, P.E., is our new Structural Engineering Department Manager. A dedicated team member for eight years, Brad has successfully managed over a hundred diverse projects throughout Utah. He has demonstrated exceptional […]

Congratulations on two FOCUS November Promotions! FOCUS’s dedicated team is the foundation of our excellence. The success of our employees is our success, and we’re proud announce the promotion of these hard-working team members. Kaitlyn Jones | Designer 1 | Site-Civil Commercial Kaige Roberts | Rodman | Construction Staking

From an early age, Ben Duzett, our Site Civil Residential Department Manager, had a strong inclination towards civil engineering. As a teenager, under the guidance of his grandfather—a skilled carpenter—he honed his skills on construction and remodeling projects. His ambition has always been clear: “I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” says Ben, finding civil […]

A testament to his dedication and passion, Matt Hakes, P.E., transitioned from Engineer in Training to a licensed professional engineer at FOCUS, following several years in another engineering firm. He acquired his professional licensure in 2018 and now proudly holds credentials in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and Nevada. In his pivotal role in the structural department, […]

The Platinum of the Month award for September 2023 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Carolina Ortiz—Prioritizing Client Success Nominated by: Park Sorenson I have nominated Carolina for employee of the month for a number of reasons, but I will focus on one trait from […]

Congratulations on three new FOCUS Promotions! FOCUS is built by our dedicated team. We are proud to promote some of our most hardworking people, who inspire us. Cris Diaz, Crew Chief 1 | Construction Staking Sam Marks, Intern 2 | Site Civil Commercial Ben Potter, Intern 2 | Construction Staking

Szymon Zeliszczak, currently an intern in FOCUS’s Transportation Department, is studying engineering at the University of Utah. Previously at the University of Illinois, finding an internship posed a challenge due to the industry’s demand for at least a year of engineering experience. At FOCUS, however, aspiring engineers like Szymon are highly valued. “At FOCUS, experience […]

The Platinum of the Month award for August 2023 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Nia Butler—Upholding Honesty and Integrity Nomination #1 Remarkable Risk Management Nominated by: Chris Benson Nia’s commitment to protecting FOCUS from potential risks is commendable. She identified a client with a […]