Water Design Inc.

Phone: 801-261-4009

Fax: 801-261-4069

Chris joined Water Design in 2004. He is heavily involved in the design of both commercial and residential aquatic designs. Chris works primarily with pool and spa contractors throughout the Intermountain Area. Coordinating directly with the pool builder, Chris and his team develop the design parameters of each project and create full construction drawings. Chris is often called upon to act as liaison between pool contractors and local and state building/health departments. Chris works directly with owners, architects and developers in creating bid and construction documents for projects that range from family backyards to high end resort properties. He also works directly with health department officials to address safety concerns and to assure designs meet health code requirements. Chris provides consultation with clients on design, structural and safety issues. He performs plan reviews and calculation checks, and is responsible for training and directing new employees.

Prior Professional Experience:

Chris has extensive experience (25 years) in cartography, mapping and charting for private and government entities. Chris has worked on global projects for AAA Engineers and Azimuth Inc.  He has typically worked in a senior capacity as a lead or project manager. Prior to joining Water Design, Chris was owner of his own mapping firm. He is well experienced in project management and analysis, quality control, bidding, estimating, contracts, government regulations, training and operational management. Chris has held Government Top Secret and Secret clearances.

Education:      
 
 B.S., forestry, Utah State University, 1979
 Various ArcGIS courses, ESRI Redlands, California, 1999 to 2004
 AutoCAD studies, Salt Lake Community College, 2004
 Various Classified Security Courses, Defense Investigative Service, 1985 to 2004

Publications:

• Forest Resource Inventory and Maps for B. Everett Jordan Lake, Moncure, North Carolina, U.S. Army Engineer District, October 9, 1987.
• Mapping Methods and Vegetation Changes along the lower Colorado River between Davis Dam and the border with Mexico, Bureau of Reclamation, October 30, 1986