Staff

M.S., P.E., Civil Engineering-Soil Mechanics
Bob is a registered Professional Engineer in five states, including Michigan.  He holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering from Central Michigan University.  Bob founded McDowell & Associates in 1978 with the intention to provide practical solutions to real problems and he has done so since 1978.  All told, Bob has over 50 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience and was recognized in 1992 as the "Outstanding Civil Engineer" by the American Society of Professional Engineers Southeast Michigan Branch.

John is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan and holds a Master's Degree in Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy.  John has over 30 years of experience, 29 of those with McDowell & Associates.  

Joe has been a part of McDowell & Associates' success since the company was created in 1978.  Joe has served as Drilling Operations Manager for McDowell & Associates for 21 of those years and has over 42 years of experience with subsurface investigations throughout the Midwest.  In 1989, Joe was recognized by Dow Chemical for innovative drilling and sampling techniques.

Brian received his Engineering Degree from Lawrence Technological University. He manages the Construction Material Testing Department and AASHTO Materials Research Laboratory (AMRL) Accreditations. He has over 25 years working in the construction industry, 15 of those years with McDowell & Associates. Brian's experience ranges from single home residential construction to WWTP Pump Station 2A in Detroit, Michigan and the Metro Airport Runway Expansion. He holds over 15 Certifications associated with ACI, AWCI, ICC, MDOT, MIM, NCMA and NRMCA.

John Lamb, III has over 30 years experience in the engineering field.  He received his Civil Engineering Degree, as well as completing Graduate Studies in Geotechnical Engineering from Wayne State University, is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan as well as a Certified Underground Storage Tank Professional.  John has been working for McDowell & Associates since 1989 as a Senior Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer.

Doug is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan and holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering from Wayne State University.  Doug has been the Environmental Manager since coming on board with McDowell in 1993. He has provided senior review on over 4,000 environmental projects.

Erik manages the day-to-day operations of the Midland office, scheduling, overseeing and reviewing the field work and reports. He handles most of the environmental work completed out of the Midland office and assists the Ferndale office on projects throughout the state. Erik has a B.S. in Environmental Conservation from Northern Michigan University and has been with McDowell since 2001.

Mark has been working for McDowell & Associates since 1997. Mark has multiple certifications in the field of Construction Materials Testing & Inspection, as well as 17 years of field engineering experience. Additionally, Mark has been a critical participant in many of McDowell's more involved projects, including a 10-month project at the Boeing Processing Plant in Gresham, Oregon, where he was QC/QA Manager.

Dan has over 40 years of experience in the engineering field. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree as well as his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Detroit. Dan is a registered Professional Engineer in four states, including Michigan, and he is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. In addition, Dan is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dan has been working for McDowell & Associates since 1988 as Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

Mark received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering from Lawrence Institute of Technology. He has been with McDowell & Associates for 30 years and has worked in various capacities in all of the company's departments. He is currently in the Environmental Department working as the head of graphics and the coordinator for all new projects. 

Jennifer Lagerbohm began working with McDowell & Associates in 2001 and is currently a Senior Industrial Hygienist. Her responsibilities include overall environmental project management: proposal writing, scope of work development, field work, and reporting.  She currently completes all aspects of environmental due diligence including Phase I ESA, Phase II ESAs, Baseline Environmental Assessments, and Documentation of Due Care Compliance.  In addition, Jennifer completes Asbestos Surveys, Operations & Maintenance Plans, Lead-Based Paint Investigations, and remedial and underground storage tank consulting. 

Jennifer is active in the environmental due diligence community, and is currently Secretary of the Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals Board of Directors. 

Mike is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan. He oversees much of the construction testing, laboratory testing, drilling and engineering completed out of the Midland office. Mike has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University and has been with McDowell since 2005.

Katherine received her Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Michigan. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Katherine began working with McDowell & Associates in 2013. Her responsibilities include geotechnical and hydrogeological consulting, as well as design of shoring systems and monitoring using geotechnical instrumentation.

David received his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Central Michigan University and he holds a Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan. As a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, David's responsibilities include geotechnical and hydrogeological consulting, as well as conducting field engineering duties. David began working for McDowell & Associates in 2007.

Katie received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biosystems Engineering from Michigan State University and is currently a member Engineering without Borders. She is a certified Engineer-in-Training, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor/EBL Investigator, Asbestos Building Inspector, and Industrial Storm Water Operator. Additionally, Katie is trained in ASTM Vapor Encroachment Screening and Risk-Based Corrective Action at Petroleum Release Sites, as well as OSHA Forty-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Katie has been with McDowell & Associates since 2012.

Brett received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Oakland University. He has a concentration in Resource Management.