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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 […]

At FOCUS, our commitment to recognizing and praising exemplary performance brought forth by our employees is firm and unwavering. This belief runs deep within our Platinum Employee of the Month awards program. An initiative wholly fueled by employee participation, the program cherishes the applaudable dedication and accomplishments that transcend normal expectations. It gives us immense […]

Sydney Bate is an intern for the Land Planning team at FOCUS. Her work with us caps off her studies at BYU majoring in Plant and Landscape Systems. Why FOCUS? The growth opportunities we provide caught her eye first. Once we accepted her application as intern, she realized the extent of the opportunities we provide. […]

Matt Christensen, Civil Engineering Project Manager Matt Christensen is a key member of the FOCUS Site Civil Residential team. He has been at FOCUS for just over four years, starting out as a CAD designer and working into his current project management role. Why FOCUS? When he joined FOCUS, Matt was trying to find something […]