About the Alliance Foundation
History of the Foundation
The Alliance was created in 1985 as a non-profit foundation to support the teachings of George Hasslein, the founding Dean for the School of Architecture at Cal Poly SLO. Members of the Alliance are a volunteer alumni support group that forms a link between the students and faculty in the CAED, and the professional AEC community. The Alliance and it’s donors provide financial support in the form of grants for student-led interdisciplinary projects and programs. For more than 40 years The Alliance has remained dedicated to connecting students in all the schools in the CAED and emphasizes a collaborative interdisciplinary mindset within the student community. George always said, “Students that are going to work together need to be educated together…” He also said, “The student-based program was founded on three principles: a work and service ethic; a collaboration between academia and practitioners in the design professions; and a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching that combined all the professions which create and construct the built environment.”
In the real world nothing could be further than the truth, in that no one discipline can design and build a project by themselves. It takes a team to collaborate. The CAED has 5 silos, Architecture, CM, Architectural Engineering, CRP and Landscape Architecture. The Alliance was created to bring those schools together and assist the students in meeting and learning what each other does and assisting in the development of relationships that could last a career.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the Alliance Foundation
The Alliance provides resources to promote student centered interdisciplinary education, advocate creative care and concern for the environment, facilitate industry and profession connected learning, preserve and communicate CAED history, and to continue that special spirit that made the Cal Poly education so important to the alumni of the College.
A Brief Alliance Foundation Timeline
The organization now known as The Alliance was founded as the “School of Architecture and Environmental Design Foundation” (SAEDF). A California public benefit corporation with an IRS 503(c) designation, SAEDF was created by alumni of what was then known as the School of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The intent of the founders was to continue the vision of the founding dean of SADEF, George Hasslein, to promote hands-on, interdisciplinary education in the fields of planning, design, and construction. SADEF established an endowment to support a Cal Poly chair for interdisciplinary studies, funded various scholarships, created the Hasslein Medal to be awarded to persons who demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the interdisciplinary vision of George Hasslein, and made grants for student projects. A condensed timeline of the organization follows:
1985: The organization is founded as the School of Architecture and Environmental Design Foundation.
1993: The School is renamed as the “College of Architecture and Environmental Design” and SADEF is renamed as CAEDF to reflect the change.
2001: CAEDF publishes “The Vision: Founding the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo”.
2002: The funds set aside for the chair endowment created by SADEF are donated to the Cal Poly Foundation to create the George Hasslein Chair Endowment.
2010: CAEDF becomes a “constituency alumni group” subject to the regulations of California State University regulations and codes.
2015: The Board adopts several resolutions to provide governance of the corporation. Resolutions include the formation of an executive committee and operating practices are established.
2016: Due to changes in the California State University regulations, the Board of CAEDF terminates the constituency alumni group status and changes the name of the corporation to the “Foundation for Interdisciplinary Studies” (FIS).
2016: The Board adopts a baseline strategic plan as a “living document” intended to be reviewed and modified annually.
2017: CAEDF establishes the Hasslein Grant program to fund student initiated interdisciplinary projects. The program awards several grants each year.
2018: CAEDF hosts a symposium in San Luis Obispo attended by over 100 AEC professionals, students, and CAED faculty. The input from the event leads to CAEDF establishing a series of in person events to bring together students and professionals from all disciplines to discuss, learn, and network.
2020: The Board approves a DBA name for the Foundation of “The Alliance”.
2021: The Board approves an agreement with Cal Poly to terminate the George Hasslein Chair Endowment, accept the return of the original donation principal, and become the donor of the accrued investment funds to establish the George Hasslein Interdisciplinary Learning Endowment with the Cal Poly Foundation.
2021: The Alliance begins sponsoring first year interdisciplinary teams in the Design Village Competition.
2025: The Board authorizes the Executive Committee to negotiate a donor agreement with CAED to formalize and streamline sponsorship of Design Village.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Alliance Foundation Board of Directors
Kenneth O’Dell, S.E.
Vice President, CFO
Kenneth O’Dell
VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
Kenneth O’dell is the recipient of the 2024 Architecture and Environmental Design Alumni Award.
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Fred Sweeney
Director
Fred Sweeney
DIRECTOR
Fred Sweeney is a lifelong resident of the central coast of California and is an avid watercolor painter of scenes and places throughout this area. He is a retired senior design principal of Santa Barbara’s oldest architectural firm founded in 1906. He has designed many major public buildings throughout the tri -counties and in the central Valley. Some of those include the Santa Barbara Airport Terminal, San Luis Obispo Cuesta College’s North County campus as the master planner and designer for the first two major buildings, the Paso Robles airport terminal, college buildings at UCSB, Hancock College and Reedley Community College. He also provided pro-bono design work for the installation of a handicap ramp to the front doors of the Santa Barbara Mission.
Fred is a licensed California architect emeritus, honor graduate of Cuesta Community College and holds a five-year Bachelor of Architecture professional degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.
In retirement Fred continues to also serve his community, his university, and other organizations which promote education and the arts. He has served as the president of the Alumni Association for Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo which represents over 150,000 alumni. He served on numerous boards and committees, he currently serves on The Alliance foundation supporting students at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly, the Santa Barbara Upper East Association, and is the president of the board of directors of the Mission Heritage Trail Association/Safe Passage in Santa Barbara. He just recently completed ten years of service on the City of Santa Barbara’s Single Family Design Review Board. He now serves at the vice-president/secretary of SAGE-SB formed to address the need for affordable and work force housing in Santa Barbara.
In 2024 Fred received the prestigious Lutah Marie Riggs award from the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He also was given a lifetime emeritus member of the Santa Barbara Trust for Preservation and will receive the 2025 Ray Takata award for lifetime service to the Alliance Foundation.
Fred remains actively involved in local culture and civic activities along with his wife Jane Santos Sweeney who also serves on several local boards. Both enjoy world travel and visiting their adult children in Northern California and the Mid-West where he also produces sketches and watercolor paintings of such travel adventures.
Nick Watry
Director
Nick Watry
DIRECTOR
Connections to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University, (CAL POLY), San Luis Obispo, California:
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, CAL POLY, 1964,
- Master of Science in Architecture, CAL POLY, 2000,
- Second President of the School of Architecture and Environmental Deign Foundation, (SAEDF), which became the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAEDF), which became the Foundation for Interdisciplinary Studies, (FIS), and now simply, The Alliance,
- Was a guest lecturer in Former Dean George Hassliens’s class every academic quarter from 1075 until his passing in 2001,
- Received the CAED Alumni of the year award in 1987,
- Was a full time CAED faculty member from 2002 to 2012 and then again in 2024,
- Held the CAED/George Hasslein Academic Teaching Chair in the academic year of 2004/2005,
- Received the Design/Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) national “Teacher of the Year” award in 2004,
- Received the Alliance Ray Takata Service Fellowship as a CAED Founder in 2021,
- Am retiring from the CAED Alliance Board in 2026, this year.
Professional Career:
- Introduced the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete buildings in the State of Hawaii; (The Electrical Prestressing of Concrete was my CAL POLY Senior Project), and designed many buildings in Hawaii; mainly Parking Structures, Resorts and Condominiums,
- Licensed Professional in 1975, #25,025,
- Licensed Architect in 1989, #20,102,
- Founded Watry Engineering, Inc. in 1975 which became Watry Design Group, Inc. in 1989 and served as the President and CEO until 2000,
- Hired, over time, more than 100 Architects and Engineers from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAED), CAL POLY; many are still at Watry Design, Inc. today,
- Specialized in the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete Buildings, most notably Parking Structures,
- Designed CAL POLY’s first Parking Structure at the Performing Arts Center.
Mark Montoya
Director
Mark Montoya
DIRECTOR
Lecturer, Construction Management Department, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Mark Montoya brings more than 40 years of executive construction management experience to his role as a lecturer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Throughout his career, he led diverse ground-up and renovation projects across Southern California. Mark served as Vice President at Snyder Langston and Morley Builders, negotiating over $1.5 billion in construction contracts. Today, he shares that real-world experience with students across all four years of the Construction Management program. Mark has proudly supported the College of Architecture and Environmental Design for more than 30 years and was named the College’s Honored Alumnus in 2004.
Mark’s passion for mentoring students extends beyond the classroom. He has served as Past President and Founding Advisory Council Member of the Construction Management Advisory Council, a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, and now as a Board Member of The Alliance. He strongly believes in The Alliance’s interdisciplinary approach and enjoys helping students prepare for collaborative careers in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Known for his approachable style and genuine investment in his students’ success, Mark remains active in the construction community. In his free time, he enjoys wine, the Dodgers, and playing golf.
REGISTRATIONS / AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS:
- California Contractor B License (Inactive)
- Past Board Chairman, LINC Housing Corporation
- 2004 Honored Alumnus, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Board Member, The Alliance
- Past President and Founding Advisory Council Member, Construction Management Advisory Council (CMAC), Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Past Member, Dean’s Advisory Council, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Charlie Mallers
Business Development Manager
Charlie Mallers
Business Development Manager
Served as President of the Alliance for the past 14 years played to his strengths as a veteran of 49 years in the construction industry. Having spent 16 years on George Hasslein’s Foundation Board was most rewarding because he has worked with Cal Poly Alums as well as Alums from hundreds of schools around the country. Charlie Is a true believer in interdisciplinary education. Many of the relationships that Charlie forged when he began his college career in 1973 are still with him today.
Charlie received his BS in Construction Engineering from Cal Poly SLO. Building amazing projects for 14 years with MATT Construction was pivotal in Charlie’s career as he honed his skills building relationships with people in the industry. He took his Business Development and Client Management role for Largo Concrete to another level by sharing his leads and opportunities with his network of AEC professionals.
Charlie is actively involved with Cal Poly’s Construction Management Advisory Council (CMAC) where he mentors young engineers and managers.
Sharing and living the Collaborative Mindset with all members of the AEC industry continues to be the message Charlie gives, since it is the key to personal and professional success. Mentoring those coming up in the business is his goal in life and in leading The Alliance. You lead by example and Charlie typically wants to be the first to volunteer.
“I feel that George Hasslein and I would have been really good friends and I think we would have had many great conversations about his passions for Cal Poly and the development our industry partners”.
You will likely find Charlie meeting with industry colleagues and friends foe coffee or playing golf. When he’s not working, he is in Simi Valley with his wife Hollie of 41 years, his two adult married children, and four grandkids, who all live 10 minutes away. He is PaPa to them and his 2nd career is developing his grandkids into whatever they want to be.
Mike Schussel
DIRECTOR
Mike Schussel
DIRECTOR
Michael Schussel is a Vice President at Quiring General and a seasoned construction professional with more than 25 years of experience delivering complex building projects across a wide range of sectors. His expertise includes healthcare, multi-family residential, affordable housing, senior housing, K–12 schools, higher education facilities, and general commercial construction.
Throughout his career, Michael has been recognized for his ability to successfully guide projects from planning through completion while maintaining a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and collaboration. He brings deep industry knowledge, strategic problem-solving, and a commitment to building environments that serve communities and support long-term value.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1999) and is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design + Construction. He is also a licensed General Building Contractor (Class B).
In addition to his professional work, Michael serves on the Cal Poly Construction Management Advisory Council and has been a Board Member of The Alliance since 2019.
Jim Baldovin
DIRECTOR
Jim Baldovin
DIRECTOR
Jim Baldovin is the founder and Principal Landscape Architect of Conceptual Design + Planning Company. A Landscape Architect with over 40 years of hands-on experience, Jim embodies CDPC’s philosophy of ‘social environmentalism’ and is responsible for the company’s strategic planning and business development. He is actively involved in all aspects of project development including site planning, development of design concepts, quality control review and construction administration. Jim is always focused on the project requirements, program elements, sustainable environmental concerns and client needs. Jim’s diverse background brings a unique point-of-view and approach to all of CDPC’s projects. He is an advocate for the practice of Landscape Architecture and helps maintain industry professionalism by mentoring students and recent college graduates.
Jim received his BS in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and is a licensed professional landscape architect in California as well as nine other states. Jim is also a board member for The Bourke Family Foundation Lights for Literacy non-profit organization where they envision a world where each and every family has access to light, water, and shelter.
Registration
Licensed Landscape Architect
California 4176
Arizona 46496
Colorado 1135
Hawaii LA18985
New Mexico 649
Nevada 941
Texas 3261
Utah 10438291
Washington 1451
Wyoming LA0260C
Professional Affiliations
ASLA
AIA
BIASC
SAGE 55+
CALA
ICSC
Deborah Lesnefska
Director
Deborah Lesnefska
DIRECTOR
Connections to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University, (CAL POLY), San Luis Obispo, California:
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, CAL POLY, 1964,
- Master of Science in Architecture, CAL POLY, 2000,
- Second President of the School of Architecture and Environmental Deign Foundation, (SAEDF), which became the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAEDF), which became the Foundation for Interdisciplinary Studies, (FIS), and now simply, The Alliance,
- Was a guest lecturer in Former Dean George Hassliens’s class every academic quarter from 1075 until his passing in 2001,
- Received the CAED Alumni of the year award in 1987,
- Was a full time CAED faculty member from 2002 to 2012 and then again in 2024,
- Held the CAED/George Hasslein Academic Teaching Chair in the academic year of 2004/2005,
- Received the Design/Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) national “Teacher of the Year” award in 2004,
- Received the Alliance Ray Takata Service Fellowship as a CAED Founder in 2021,
- Am retiring from the CAED Alliance Board in 2026, this year.
Professional Career:
- Introduced the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete buildings in the State of Hawaii; (The Electrical Prestressing of Concrete was my CAL POLY Senior Project), and designed many buildings in Hawaii; mainly Parking Structures, Resorts and Condominiums,
- Licensed Professional in 1975, #25,025,
- Licensed Architect in 1989, #20,102,
- Founded Watry Engineering, Inc. in 1975 which became Watry Design Group, Inc. in 1989 and served as the President and CEO until 2000,
- Hired, over time, more than 100 Architects and Engineers from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAED), CAL POLY; many are still at Watry Design, Inc. today,
- Specialized in the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete Buildings, most notably Parking Structures,
- Designed CAL POLY’s first Parking Structure at the Performing Arts Center.
Gil Labrie
Ad hoc Excom
Gil Labrie
AD HOC EXCOM
Connections to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University, (CAL POLY), San Luis Obispo, California:
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, CAL POLY, 1964,
- Master of Science in Architecture, CAL POLY, 2000,
- Second President of the School of Architecture and Environmental Deign Foundation, (SAEDF), which became the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAEDF), which became the Foundation for Interdisciplinary Studies, (FIS), and now simply, The Alliance,
- Was a guest lecturer in Former Dean George Hassliens’s class every academic quarter from 1075 until his passing in 2001,
- Received the CAED Alumni of the year award in 1987,
- Was a full time CAED faculty member from 2002 to 2012 and then again in 2024,
- Held the CAED/George Hasslein Academic Teaching Chair in the academic year of 2004/2005,
- Received the Design/Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) national “Teacher of the Year” award in 2004,
- Received the Alliance Ray Takata Service Fellowship as a CAED Founder in 2021,
- Am retiring from the CAED Alliance Board in 2026, this year.
Professional Career:
- Introduced the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete buildings in the State of Hawaii; (The Electrical Prestressing of Concrete was my CAL POLY Senior Project), and designed many buildings in Hawaii; mainly Parking Structures, Resorts and Condominiums,
- Licensed Professional in 1975, #25,025,
- Licensed Architect in 1989, #20,102,
- Founded Watry Engineering, Inc. in 1975 which became Watry Design Group, Inc. in 1989 and served as the President and CEO until 2000,
- Hired, over time, more than 100 Architects and Engineers from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAED), CAL POLY; many are still at Watry Design, Inc. today,
- Specialized in the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete Buildings, most notably Parking Structures,
- Designed CAL POLY’s first Parking Structure at the Performing Arts Center.
Richard Pomeroy
DIRECTOR
Richard Pomeroy
DIRECTOR
Profile Summary:
Richard D. Pomeroy is an accomplished construction executive with over 30 years of experience leading high-value design-build and infrastructure programs across the high-tech, industrial, institutional, and mission-critical sectors. As Vice President of Operations for S3H Inc., Rick oversees all California operations, guiding business development, project delivery, and client engagement. His leadership ensures seamless execution from concept through commissioning, with a focus on safety, technical precision, and total client satisfaction.
Before joining S3H, Rick served as Project Director at W.E. O’Neil Construction, where he helped establish and expand the company’s Northern California presence across technology, life-science, healthcare, and education markets. His prior roles at Millie & Severson, Skanska USA Building, and Kitchell CEM included management of complex projects such as the San Francisco International Airport AirTrain Extension, SFO CBIS Baggage Handling upgrades, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Recreation Center expansion.
Rick holds a B.S. in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and has completed coursework toward the Stanford Advanced Project Management (SAPM) Certification. He serves on multiple Cal Poly Construction Management advisory boards and is a founding member of the Professional Construction Association (PCA).
Leadership Focus:
Operational excellence | Client relationships | Strategic growth | Mission-critical program delivery | Team mentorship
Stephen Hall
Secretary, Excom
Stephen Hall
Secretary, Excom
Steve earned a degree in Architecture from Cal Poly in 1977, spent most of his career as a sole practitioner after earning his architect license in 1982, became a licensed contractor in order to engage in project management. After 50 years in the profession, he is now retired, making studio furniture, living in the house he designed and built, and taking on small projects for his family. Steve
has been the secretary of the Alliance for over a decade and been on the Board of Directors even longer.
Anna Win
Director
Anna Win, AIA / MBA
Director
- The Alliance Foundation Board Member for 2+ years.
- 35 years as a licensed architect with broad experience in commercial and education markets.
- Currently a principal with RRM Design Group and business development leader of the firm’s education market sector.
- Passionate about pursuing excellence in design, mentoring and supporting our next generation of professionals
- Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude from Cal Poly SLO and MBA from University of Southern California
- Serving as AIA California Central Coast Board Member and Treasurer
- Previously served as Exam Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for California Architects’ Board
Tylor Middlestadt
Director
Tylor Middlestadt
Director
Connections to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University, (CAL POLY), San Luis Obispo, California:
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, CAL POLY, 1964,
- Master of Science in Architecture, CAL POLY, 2000,
- Second President of the School of Architecture and Environmental Deign Foundation, (SAEDF), which became the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAEDF), which became the Foundation for Interdisciplinary Studies, (FIS), and now simply, The Alliance,
- Was a guest lecturer in Former Dean George Hassliens’s class every academic quarter from 1075 until his passing in 2001,
- Received the CAED Alumni of the year award in 1987,
- Was a full time CAED faculty member from 2002 to 2012 and then again in 2024,
- Held the CAED/George Hasslein Academic Teaching Chair in the academic year of 2004/2005,
- Received the Design/Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) national “Teacher of the Year” award in 2004,
- Received the Alliance Ray Takata Service Fellowship as a CAED Founder in 2021,
- Am retiring from the CAED Alliance Board in 2026, this year.
Professional Career:
- Introduced the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete buildings in the State of Hawaii; (The Electrical Prestressing of Concrete was my CAL POLY Senior Project), and designed many buildings in Hawaii; mainly Parking Structures, Resorts and Condominiums,
- Licensed Professional in 1975, #25,025,
- Licensed Architect in 1989, #20,102,
- Founded Watry Engineering, Inc. in 1975 which became Watry Design Group, Inc. in 1989 and served as the President and CEO until 2000,
- Hired, over time, more than 100 Architects and Engineers from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, (CAED), CAL POLY; many are still at Watry Design, Inc. today,
- Specialized in the design and construction of Post-Tensioned Concrete Buildings, most notably Parking Structures,
- Designed CAL POLY’s first Parking Structure at the Performing Arts Center.
Student Representatives
Student Rep – CM
Grace Arnold
Student Rep – CM
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Katie Mendoza
Student Rep – CE
Katie Mendoza
Student Rep – CE
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Sophie Micci
Student Rep – Larch
Sophie Micci
Student Rep – Larch
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Morgan Miller
Student Rep – Arch
Morgan Miller
Student Rep – arch
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Vanessa Le
Student Rep – CRP
Vanessa Le
Student Rep – CRP
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Alec Gibbs
Student Rep – ArcE
Alec Gibbs
Student Rep – ArcE
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
Faculty Representatives
Kevin Grouchau
Faculty Rep – Larch
Kevin Grouchau
Faculty Rep – Larch
Serving as a principal at MHP, Inc. Kenneth O’Dell plays a major role in supporting our education and commercial projects. Ken is also active with our overall business development and human resource activities. With over 30-years years in the business, Ken is actively involved in professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California, for which he was the 2022 State President, and the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations.
Ken received his BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO and is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California and 15 other states. In addition, to being recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, his Orange Coast college Planetarium Project was awarded an Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence by SEAOSC and SEAOC in 2019.
When Ken is not at the office or in a committee meeting, he can be found sharing a cup of coffee with his wife and college bound daughter.
