OUR TEAM
The Management Staff
Martin Hain, P. E.
President
mwhain@kcevt.com
Martin has been practicing structural engineering since 1980. He has supervised the structural engineering department at Knight Consulting Engineers since 1993 and has served as president of the company since 1998. He specializes in the design and analysis of new structural systems as well as upgrades and expansions of existing facilities. He also specializes in the analysis of existing and failed structural systems. Martin holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Iowa and a Master of Structural Engineering Degree from Cornell University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Eric Goddard, P. E.
Senior Vice President
egoddard@kcevt.com
Eric has over 18 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering and both analysis and design experience with geotechnical investigations, slope stability, foundations, structures, commercial/industrial sites and utilities, industrial waste systems, pump stations, and hydrology & hydraulics. Eric received his B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Vermont in 1986 and received his Civil/Structural PE License from the State of Vermont in 1991. Eric is currently a project manager for Civil/Geotechnical projects.
Matthew Chapek
Associate
mchapek@kcevt.com
Matt has over 25 years of experience in design, building, and roofing systems specifications. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1975 and has been with our company since 1982. In addition to being a consultant with our design team, he manages our company payroll, pension plan, and human resources.
Barbara Evans, P. E.
Senior Engineer
bevans@kcevt.com
Barb Evans is a Professional Engineer with over 18 years of experience in structural design of commercial, industrial, educational and residential structures. She is also experienced in forensics, construction consultation and civil/site design. Barb has been a Vermont registered engineer since 1991 and is also licensed in New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Other registrations include Agency of Natural Resources certifications, including Site Technician A/B, OSHA Confined Space Entry, NCEES verified engineering record and LEED Accredited-Professional.
Nancy Vincent
Office Manager
nmvincent@kcevt.com
Nancy has been our office manager and bookkeeper since joining our team in 2001. A graduate of the Lyndon Institute School of Business, Nancy adds valuable expertise in that area.
The Construction and Materials Inspection Staff
Peter Rixford
Senior Technician
Pete has been with our company since 1985 and has over 21 years of experience in construction activities. Specifically Pete has experience in various engineering inspections, field materials testing, laboratory testing, and extensive asphalt experience. His certifications include ACI Concrete Field Testing Grade I and Nuclear/Moisture Density Gauge Safety Training.
Paul Elkert
Senior Technician
pelkert@kcevt.com
Paul has been with our company since 2003 and has over 18 years experience in construction activities, such as, engineering inspection, field materials testing, laboratory testing, and extensive concrete finishing experience. His certifications include ACI Concrete Field Testing Grade I, NCDOT Level II and Nuclear/Moisture Density Gauge Safety Training.
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