Growing up in the 90s, Wastewater Project Manager Andrew Conard was surrounded by the rapid changes and growth in technology. At a young age, he became fascinated with technology and how it worked. This interest eventually led him to a career as a civil engineer. “I love just how, being in engineering, things are always… Read More
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Work Here Grow Here Chris Schulte
After a college classmate enjoyed their internship and recommended Lamp Rynearson 20 years ago, Land Surveyor and 3D Practice Lead Chris Schulte was drawn to all the recognizable community-changing projects Lamp Rynearson has participated in throughout the metro area. As a field technician earlier in his career, one of Chris’s favorite projects was the… Read More
LampHERstory | Where I Belong
I have always been an avid reader; my sister taught me to read when I was five. Growing up in the country, hard work was the norm. Feeding animals and stacking wood was constant. We would stack wood in the summer to have enough to assist our heat in the winter. I was driving the… Read More
LampHERstory | I am Laine
My gender never played into any of my considerations in mapping my career path. Initially, I did not consider going to a women’s college; however, fate had other plans when my mother wanted to visit the campus my grandmother attended. Smith College hummed with the energy of dynamic, talented women. The school’s focus is academic… Read More
LampHERstory | Bettering the World
I grew up in northern California, which is a very different California than Hollywood portrayed of beach bums and sunny skies. Instead, I grew up with orchards, rice fields, forests, skiing, alpine lake plunges, and nights under starry skies. In a way, I didn’t want to say goodbye to my California, but I didn’t want… Read More
Work Here Grow Here Terry Atkins
As a senior project engineer looking for a new opportunity 25 years ago, Terry Atkins was drawn to the size and possibilities Lamp Rynearson had to offer. Since joining the firm in 1998, he has become the Chief Operating Officer and has lived out Lamp Rynearson’s purpose statement of Leaving a legacy of enduring improvements… Read More
Work Here Grow Here Joe Zadina
On the first day of orientation, Joe could not have anticipated the impact that would inspire and transform schools and neighborhoods, or the mentorship he would give and receive as a civil engineer at Lamp Rynearson. February 2003 was the start of a career journey that allowed Joe to bring his whole self to work…. Read More
Work Here Grow Here Jon Shellhorn
5 years ago, Senior Project Manager, Jon Shellhorn was looking to develop his career at a company where he had the freedom to explore different ideas and projects. He was leaving a large firm in search of better work/life balance. Lamp Rynearson checked all of his boxes. Jon’s favorite project of the last year was… Read More
Growing Our Legacy in Northern Colorado
Leaving a legacy is more than just a statement – it’s a mindset. It starts with an inherent desire to improve our communities. We couldn’t say it any better than Colorado State University (CSU)’s College of Engineering, “It is our social responsibility as scientists and engineers to have an inclusive and equitable environment reflecting… Read More
Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer: Travel Edition
Dillon Starck glances out of the plane window, watching billowing clouds pass. His journey with Lamp Rynearson started in 2019 as an intern while attending college at Colorado State University. Now, as a Project Engineer, he is on his way to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to visit QuikTrip’s (QT) headquarters to further his connection with the QT… Read More
Work Here Grow Here Gary Odehnal
A senior project manager in civil design that is a commercial pilot in his free time? Gary Odehnal proves that “work hard, play hard” is a quote to live by, taking full advantage of opportunities inside and outside the office. Gary was swayed to Lamp Rynearson by the Business Development Team’s charismatic personnel. He also… Read More
Work Here Grow Here Kyle Maguire
Originally referred to Lamp Rynearson by a friend and now coworker, Kyle Maguire joined our team after doing a little homework and discovering the prominent projects we’ve worked on and the great reputation we have in the community. During his first year, Kyle’s favorite project he’s worked on was the Ralston High School Baseball and… Read More