Our Team

Problem-Solving People

We’re leaders and collaborators. Across practices and departments, we share a drive to find practical and creative solutions, no matter the task at hand. Our shared commitment keeps us inspired and moving forward, together.

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“My passion is helping restore the health of the Puget Sound and waterbodies across the Pacific Northwest, through sound stormwater solutions, which begins with well thought out planning.”

Jessica Christofferson

Senior Stormwater Planner

Jessica Christofferson

Education

BS, Civil Engineer (Environmental Concentration), University of Portland

Jessica is a senior stormwater planner and project manager at Osborn Consulting. She works with counties, cities, and ports across the Pacific Northwest on stormwater planning, water quality compliance, stormwater design standards and policies. Jessica has worked on over two dozen comprehensive stormwater management plans. These plans include stormwater utility funding analysis and has written numerous grants. She has also provided clients TMDL compliance support, including TMDL implementation plans. Jessica is comfortable working with municipal staff, the public, and elected officials to solve complex stormwater issues, while meeting regulatory requirements.

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“The software is only doing what you tell it to do, not what you want it to do. ”

Lauren Fissel, EIT

MicroStation Technician

Lauren Fissel, EIT

Licenses and Certifications

Engineer-in-Training

Education

MS, Geological Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno

BS, Engineering Geology, The University of Akron

Lauren’s career began in geology and geotechnical engineering and eventually led her to transportation design. As her career progressed, she got the opportunity to use a variety of software to solve problems ranging from finding new sandstone caves to creating cost estimates for fish passage projects. Through that, she discovered how much she enjoys learning and using software to help others tackle their various design projects. 

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“I enjoy the success that good team collaboration brings to a project.”

Michaela Gehn

Senior Civil Designer

Michaela Gehn

Licenses and Certifications

Education

AA, Edmonds Community College

Michaela is a Senior CAD Designer with a vast knowledge of CAD project management, design and training. Throughout her career, she has developed AutoCAD and Civil 3D training programs for private and public agencies; developed CAD standards; and worked as an Autodesk Technical Specialist. As a designer, Michaela has worked on several US embassies around the world, street improvement and site development projects, and extensive underground utility designs, utilizing both GIS data and Civil 3D. Michaela enjoys sorting out the complexities of large design projects and the team collaboration required to successfully complete a project.

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“Precision, innovation, and dedication: Drawing the future with every line.”

Sakshi Gogia

CADD Technician

Sakshi Gogia

Education

M.Planning (Housing), School Of Planning and Architecture, India

BA, Architecture, Apeejay School of Architecture and Planning, India

Sakshi is a CADD Technician with experience in design services on a wide range of projects focused on improving public and private infrastructure to benefit our communities. She is adept at implementing client-specific CADD standards in addition to using a wide range of technologies including AutoCAD, Civil3D, and MicroStation.

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“I strive to help natural systems recover and flourish, for the benefit of all.”

Diana Halladay

Senior Project Biologist

Diana Halladay

Education

BS, Wildlife Biology, University of Montana

Diana is a Senior Project Biologist at Osborn Consulting with extensive experience in the environmental services sector in the Pacific Northwest. Her robust communication skills, strategic insights, and adaptability have consistently helped bring complex projects to successful conclusion. Diana’s portfolio includes working with respected entities such as the Washington State Department of Transportation, railway and industrial ventures, tribal communities, as well as several local municipalities. Always eager to embrace new challenges, Diana has become renowned at Osborn for her practical solutions and commitment to environmental excellence.

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“My passion is helping to mitigate the negative human impacts on our natural resources and wildlife and restore historical fish populations. There is no one solution, but combining all the ones we have is how to make progress.”

Brennan Helwig

Fisheries Biologist

Brennan Helwig

Licenses and Certifications

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from University of Washington

Education

BS, Biology with a concentration in Zoology, San Francisco State University

Brennan has extensive experience in the fisheries biology field, specializing in salmon and steelhead population monitoring and Before-After-Control-Impact studies on fish passage restoration projects.  Prior to joining Osborn, Brennan worked for a multitude of private sector agencies including King County, Pierce County, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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“Running water never grows stale, So you just have to keep on flowing.”

Tony Huynh

CADD Technician

Tony Huynh

Education

AS, CAD Drafting, ITT Technical Institute

Tony is a CADD Technician working out of our Bellevue Office with many years of industry experience in design, mapping, and drafting. He enjoys working on a challenge and Tony is well versed in Manual Drafting, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ProjectWise. 

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“I have an obsession with taking things apart to see how they work. I find myself learning from end to beginning and often find a new application.”

James Johnson

Design Technology Manager

James Johnson

Licenses and Certifications

Certified by Autodesk Advanced Civil 3D

Certificates in Civil 3D and MAP

Certificate in American Drafting Design Association

Education

AAS, Computer Aided Drafting Technology, ITT Technical Institute

James is a Design Technology Manager at Osborn Consulting with decades of experience in drafting, design, and CADD Management. He manages Osborn Consulting’s Design Technology software and workflows and ensures a high level of quality for our design, drafting processes, and standards.

Over the years, James developed CADD standards, produced stormwater conveyance and water quality systems, managed wastewater projects and site development, and was involved in underground utilities modeling and street improvements projects. James has worked on many prominent regional and national projects, including the Elliot Bay Seawall, the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement, and the Presidio Tunnel Tops project.

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“I enjoy alternative delivery projects as they provide a unique space where client, contractor, and engineer come together to design creative, cost-effective solutions. ”

Stephanie Langlois, PE

Design Build Drainage Lead

Stephanie Langlois, PE

Licenses and Certifications

Professional Engineer (WA)

WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual (HRM) Training

Education

BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech

Stephanie is a Design Build Drainage Lead and a part of our Alternative Delivery department. Her area of expertise is optimizing and creating cost-effective stormwater solutions. She has worked on major transportation projects in the design-build arena for several years and is excited for what the future holds at Osborn.

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“Collaborating closely with my team transforms each project from a mere task to a unified, strategic endeavor.”

Eric Lindquist

CADD Technician

Eric Lindquist

Education

AA, Graphic DesignArt Institue of Seattle

Eric is a seasoned CADD and GIS professional with more than two decades of relevant industry experience in design, mapping, and data analytics. Passionate about harnessing the CADD and GIS technologies for a variety of applications, Eric excels at integrating these technologies into several different projects at Osborn Consulting—bringing invaluable figures, plans, and specifications to a variety of technical documents, memorandums, and reports. His proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and incorporating industry trends makes him an indispensable asset at Osborn Consulting.

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“I tell people I draw lines for a living, and its true! And I love it! ”

Mike Mecham

CADD Technician

Mike Mecham

Education

BS, Architectural Studies, Washington State University

Mike is a CADD Technician working out of our Spokane Office with a background in architectural drafting. Working on a variety of project types, he has enjoyed collaborating with his project teams, along with his clients, to generate accurate, detailed representations of buildings, systems, and components. Mike brings an understanding of various software packages such as Sketchup, Revit, and Lumion to the Osborn team.

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“I love seeing the world from new perspectives.”

Hue Ong

Senior Designer

Hue Ong

Education

Drafting and Design, AAS

Hue is a Senior Designer at Osborn Consulting who has three decades of experience both as a CADD drafter and designer in a variety of related disciplines. At Osborn Consulting, Hue primarily supports natural resources projects, including culvert replacements and habitat restoration efforts. He enjoys collaborating with engineers and landscape architects to come up with creative design solutions.

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“I didn’t get much sleep last night. Maybe my dreams were just too loud.”

Jamaal Patterson

CADD Technician

Jamaal Patterson

Education

AAS CADD Community College of Baltimore City

Jamaal has been in the AEC industry since 2002 and he takes huge pride in the details. Being able to utilize not only Autodesk products but Bentley platform products he’s been able to learn through experiences. But his strongest skillset and love is wet utility design and construction.

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“I love working on projects that make a difference in people's lives.”

Jacob Romero

CADD Technician

Jacob Romero

Education

BS, Urban Planning, Arizona State University

As a CADD Technician at Osborn Consulting, Jacob has a wealth of drafting and GIS experience focused on transportation planning, geographic technologies, cartography, and aerial surveying. Jacob provides geospatial analysis using GIS software and develops civil engineering CAD drawings for a variety of projects at Osborn Consulting. Jacob is adept at several design programs, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, ArcMap, QGIS, Global Mapper, TopoTOD, and Terra Modeler.

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“I love how everything fits and flows together in a project to ensure there are no surprises.”

Aleksandra Slatala

CADD Technician

Aleksandra Slatala

Education

MS, Chemical and Process Engineering, Poznan University of Technology

Aleksandra is a CADD Technician who quickly and efficiently applies acquired knowledge to new and ongoing projects. She has expertise in writing comprehensive reports and has a strong mathematical background, including in statistical analysis. Aleksandra brings on board the experience of having drafted projects of varying sizes and complexity throughout Western Washington.

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“I love how geography, science, and data all work together to help make better decisions in our projects.”

Heather Spates

GIS Analyst

Heather Spates

Licenses and Certifications

GIS Professional (GISP)

Education

BS, Geology Environmental/Engineering, GIS Minor, Western Washington University

Heather is a GIS Analyst at Osborn Consulting with more than a decade of GIS experience in local and state government. She has industry experience in the areas of transportation, planning, asset management, and water resources. Heather is well versed in cartography, analysis, data integration, data management, and relevant software and web technologies, including ArcGIS and QGIS. She is a certified GIS Professional (GISP), is part of Washington GIS Association (WAGISA, formally WAURISA) participates in CUGOS user groups, and is also a past board member at large for WAGISA.

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“One day I’ll have all the answers! Not today I am winging it!”

Rhoda Trusty

CADD Technician

Rhoda Trusty

Rhoda is a CADD Technician I at Osborn Consulting, with over a decade of experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Over her career she’s worked on various projects and assisted various disciplines with design projects.  Which has increased her knowledge and ability to analyze complex projects, as well as prioritize and organize work on an efficient and productive way.

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“Each project contains new mysteries and puzzles to be solved.”

Laura Turnidge

Senior Designer

Laura Turnidge

Education

BA, Art History, Mills College

Laura is a Senior Design who brings extensive experience in CAD drafting and design and specializes in environmental engineering, natural resources, and green site development projects. Laura also has expertise in using Civil3D to develop grading models, design pipe networks, and she takes part in all aspects of plan production. She has a passion for training others on CAD and has served as an adjunct professor at Seattle University teaching civil engineering graphics and communication.

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“In every project, precision meets management finesse. Guiding from concept to completion with unwavering focus – that's my commitment.”

Landon Van Dyk

Project Coordinator and Technician

Landon Van Dyk

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)

Education

BS, Engineering and Applied Science, Seattle Pacific University

As Project Coordinator and Technician, Landon brings a unique package of experience in project management and CAD drafting and design. With experience managing both large and small projects in the construction industry, he keeps projects streamlined, on time, and on budget. His CAD skills allow him to jump in and make needed updates or revisions in a timely manner. Landon has experience working in a range of projects from complex stormwater management systems to anaerobic digesters.