Our Employees

• Mitch Stelling P.E. - Project Principal
• Kevin O'Donnell P.E. - Engineering Manager
  
• Mary Stelling P.E. - Senior Structural Engineer
• Kathy Harris P.E., PTOE - Senior Traffic Engineer
• Jeff Walla P.E. - Civil Engineer
• Josh Sommer P.E. - Civil Engineer
• Gary Kalberg, PE - Construction Manager
• Russell Lay P.E. - Structural Engineer
• Mike Beckhoff PE - Civil Engineer
• Steve Brown E.I. - Civil Engineer
• Alex Huffield E.I. - Structural Engineer
• Matt Popa E.I. - Civil/Structural Engineer
  
  

• Matt Proud E.I. - Civil Engineer/Inspector
• Julie Troutt - PLS
• Steve Bodick - Inspector/Survey
• Rick Rust - Designer/Technician
• Scott Fanning E.I. - Lead Designer/Technician
• Paul Stetson - Technician
  
• Megan Lee - Technician
• Amanda Anderson - Administrative
  
• Dina Davis - Bookkeeper
  
• Debra Clark - Administrative Assistant
• Kevin Frasz - Technician

Mitch attended Montana State University, and the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he received his Bachelor's and Master of Science Degrees in Civil Engineering. He is a Registered Civil Engineer and a Registered Mechanical Engineer in California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Montana. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

As president of Stelling Engineers, Inc., Mitch is responsible for engineering planning, and design projects conducted by the firm. His “hands on” approach to project management, public involvement, and design are critical in his approach to successful project development.

Kevin graduated as a civil engineer from the University of South Carolina and pursued Graduate Study in Business Administration at Villanova University. He has over 25 years experience in design and construction administration of Municipal, Federal, Educational, Commercial, and Industrial projects. Kevin has extensive experience as a Team Leader in engineering design and consulting services from both small and large national firms.

As Engineering Manager for the firm, Kevin is responsible for coordination of IT, marketing, and accounting departments; engineering technical direction and project management for a variety of complex projects; and directing programs and activities of SEI's main office.

Mary attended Montana State University, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. She is a Registered Civil Engineer in Montana, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, and North Dakota. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a charter member of the Structural Engineers Institute.

As head of the Structural Engineering Department, Mary is responsible for project management, planning, design, detailing, plan and specification preparation, shop drawing review, construction observation, and supervision of junior engineers and technicians on bridges, buildings, and industrial projects.

Kathy attended Montana State University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with additional graduate studies at the University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado. She is a Registered Engineer in Montana, California, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho, and is certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). Kathy is active in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). She was a founding member and officer of the Montana Chapter of ITE and has published and presented for ITE at both local and regional levels.

As a Senior Engineer for Stelling Engineers, Inc., Kathy is responsible for project management and transportation design. Kathy has provided traffic expertise for rural and urban roadway issues, including project management, roadway planning, location, alignment, construction traffic control and signalization, roadway EIS preparation, transportation modeling, and travel demand forecasting.

Mr. Walla attended Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1993 and Bachelor of Science Degree in Business in 1988. He has been a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Montana since 1999.

As Branch Manager of our Kalispell office, Jeff supports Stellings’ aviation planning and design services and heads up services in site development, water, and wastewater services in Western Montana.

Josh attended Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Montana.

As a project manager and lead hydraulics engineer, Josh leads projects and oversees project staff for a variety of projects including site development, general aviation airport improvements, water, wastewater, and stormwater improvements, highway projects, and funding assistance.

Gary joined Stelling Engineers after retiring from a 30 year career with MDT, most recently serving as the Missoula District Construction Engineer where he was responsible for MDT construction project. His knowledge of MDT processes and construction issues provides and extensive history of solutions to difficult construction issues.

Gary provides QA/QC reviews, construction support and design alternatives, and assists with design efforts on several highway, civil, and airport projects.

Russ attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural aspects. Russ's duties with Stelling Engineers include structural design of bridges and building components including the design and analysis of concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures. He also performs shop drawing review, detailing, and construction inspection.

Mike attended the University of Wyoming where he received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He provides engineering efforts for airport projects including pavement design, striping and marking, and NAVAIDs, and prepares Design Reports and Final Engineering Reports.

As a licensed pilot, Mike's expertise is in operations, procedures, and NAVAIDs. His experience includes design and engineering related to many airport projects in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.

As a Civil Engineer at Stelling Engineers, Steve’s responsibilities with Stelling Engineers include preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimates for airport, highway, wastewater, and site development projects. His duties also include performing site surveying and construction inspection. Steve provided inspection on the Great Falls International Airport Runway Rehabilitation project, and most recently provided engineering and construction inspection services for the Taxiway "A" rehabilitation project.

Alex graduated from Montana State University where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural aspects. He successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Alex provides design assistance on bridge components including precast beams, bridge deck, piers, abutment wing walls, and pile foundations. He will perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.

Matt attended Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 2007. He graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures in December 2009. Matt has five summers of experience as a civil and structural engineering intern and construction inspector.

His experience with SEI includes development of plans, structural design, surveying, and construction inspection on multiple projects.

Matt graduated from Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2005. He is certified and experienced in concrete testing, nuclear gage density testing, and laboratory testing.

His experience with SEI includes the preparation of plans and specifications for such clients as the MDT. Additionally, Matt provides inspection services in accordance with plans & specifications for sub grade construction, road section placement, paving, water pipe, fire hydrants, pressure reducing vaults, sewer pipe, manholes, low pressure sewer, and water/sewer services.

Steve provides airport construction inspection and administrative work, along with surveys for the firm.

Rick joined Stelling Engineers after working the last 26 years for the Montana Department of Transportation. His experience includes highway and roadway design and construction for a large number of Montana’s primary, secondary, and urban highway systems. He has extensive knowledge of CADD and computer applications for highway and roadway design and plan preparation, and a thorough knowledge of related surveys and construction practices. Rick produces on project designs developed using survey data and aerial mapping together with hydrologic, geotechnical, surfacing, traffic, and other information.

Scott is the Lead Designer and Technician for SEI and prepares working plans, performs topographic surveys, design details, and performs inspection on various projects. He has over nine years experience in the design/drafting field and utilizes Microstation, Geopak, and AutoCAD software programs. He is currently responsible for alignment, profiles, drainage and earthwork for MDT highway projects.

As a Cadd Tech at Stelling Engineers, Inc., Paul is responsible for drafting and facilitating the presentation of projects designed by the firm’s engineers. Paul has been a key member of many airport, highway, and wastewater design teams and has personally managed plan set coordination in the Company’s many structural endeavors.

Amanda provides support in the administrative field, working with office and financial management, databases, and project support. Her duties include marketing submittals, FAA project support, and backup word processing and production.

Debra handles reception duties and provides office support including word processing and production.

As a Cadd Tech and surveyor, Kevin's responsibilities include surveying, construction staking, designing, and drafting. Kevin has extensive experience in performing design surveys and providing construction staking through the use of Total Station and GPS equipment. Kevin is also well versed in the use of AutoCAD, Autodesk Land Desktop, Autodesk Civil 3D, Microstation, and Geopak for drafting of construction drawings for numerous types of projects, including site development, structures, highways, and airports.