STAFF
Tyson Engineering, Inc. is a local engineering firm with a staff of highly trained professionals committed to
providing our clients with the best professional engineering services available and fulfilling your needs in a
timely and cost effective manner. A partial list of our employee's follows:
EXECUTIVE STAFF
DAVID A. TYSON, P.E., I.P.L.S. dtyson@tysoneng.com
PRESIDENT
Mr. Tyson is the Executive President of Tyson Engineering, Inc., joining the firm in 1973. He took over
operation in 1981 from his father, Mr. Richard Tyson. Mr. Tyson has many years of experience as an
Engineering Consultant to private and municipal clients. He is responsible for the design and management
of numerous public works projects. His experience includes street, highway and drainage projects, and site
development projects. Mr. Tyson maintains contact with funding agencies regarding projects and grant/loan
applications to take advantage of the available funding opportunities.
JOHN C. BARRETT, I.P.L.S. jbarrett@tysoneng.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Barrett is a Land Surveyor and Project Coordinator/Estimator in charge of the Survey Department at
Tyson Engineering, Inc., joining the firm in 1976. He has been responsible for the design and management
of numerous public works projects and subdivisions. His Survey Department is able to do initial research
and compilation of historical records, field data collection with computerized equipment and fully automated
plotting and mapping capabilities.
The Survey Department is currently staffed with four survey crews capable of performing land surveys and
construction layout.
JAMES P. BROOKS, P.E. jbrooks@tysoneng.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Engineering Manager: Responsible for control of all engineering projects. Provides general supervision of
Project Engineers, CAD operators and interns. Responsible for allocation of resources to ensure deadlines
are met and projects are submitted on time or deadlines are extended in an orderly fashion. Assists in
handling problems with customers, employees and outside contractors. Responsible for quality control on
all engineering projects.
Consulting Engineer in Villages throughout Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. Provides community vision
and long-range planning, public involvement, land planning and urban design, public infrastructure master
plans, design guidelines, impact and feasibility studies, funding strategies, policy and ordinance
development, resource management and environmental planning.
Project Engineer: Site plan and subdivision review for new construction. Responsible for designing storm
water collection and detention systems, sanitary sewer collection and treatment facilities, water distribution
and treatment facilities.
LAURIE CYR lcyr@tysoneng.com
ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGER/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Ms. Cyr is involved with clients, subconsultants and utility companies during and after the design phase of
projects. She is the Information Technology Manager and manager including computer and office software
maintenance. She is also a CADD Technician involved in the production of construction drawings.
Engineering Business Manager: She is responsible for co-ordination of the timely completion of projects.
She performs a variety of tasks including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring the
progress of projects. Interacts and collaborates with clients to develop concept plans for residential and
commercial development; coordinates Federal, State and local permitting for active engineering jobs;
communicates with utility companies before and during construction of improvement plans; represents
clients at Village Board meetings, Planning Commission meetings, Zoning Board of Appeals meetings,
hearings and other public forums; and creates grant application, grant monitoring and Village, City and
County applications.
Information Technology Manager: She provides hardware and software maintenance, training and
consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources. She provides
these services in an effective and efficient manner to ensure maximum access to and implementation of
technology services and resources.
TECHNICAL STAFF
KEITH MULHOLLAND, P.E. kmulholland@tysoneng.com
PROJECT ENGINEER
Mr. Mulholland worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation in District 3. The primary duties included
the design, review, inspection and maintenance of traffic signal and highway lighting installations. Mr.
Mulholland was responsible for programming stand alone and coordinated traffic signal systems.
Mr. Mulholland has been with Tyson Engineering, Inc. working first as a Resident Engineer and then as a
Project Engineer. Mr. Mulholland also represents Tyson Engineering, Inc. in several communities, including
the Village of Manteno. Mr. Mulholland has designed and provided construction inspection services for road
improvement projects, sports facility projects, water main projects, sanitary and storm sewer main projects
and Motor Fuel Tax projects.
STEVEN MCBURNEY, P.E. smcburney@tysoneng.com
STAFF ENGINEER
Mr. McBurney has experience in Environmental Compliance and Permitting. He has experience in Federal
and State Funded Road Projects and writing Project Development Reports.
Mr. McBurney is involved in the development and design of public works projects and private developments.
His designs include storm water drainage and detention facilities, sanitary sewer, water main, street,
highway and bicycle path improvement projects and facility planning. His experience includes site design
and parking lot layout. His construction experience includes contract administration, construction inspection
and water system models for municipalities.
RICK CLEVENGER rclevenger@tysoneng.com
STAFF ENGINEER
Mr. Clevenger has experience as an engineering consultant to private and municipal clients. His
responsibilities include meeting with clients, site design, developing engineers estimates of cost,
presenting plans to Village/County Boards, and residential subdivision design.
Mr. Clevenger is involved in the development and design of residential and commercial properties. His
designs include storm water drainage and detention facilities, sanitary sewer, water main, and base flood
elevation determinations. His experience includes the use of the following: Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling
Software: Pond Pack, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and Flow Master.
NEIL PIGGUSH npiggush@tysoneng.com
STAFF ENGINEER
Mr. Piggush, under supervision, performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in
connection with the design, development and construction. He has experience as an engineering
consultant to both private and municipal clients. His responsibilities begin at the conceptual phase of the
project and then continue through the design and construction portions of his projects. During each project,
his responsibilities may include: meeting with clients, site design, coordination of projects with public
officials and local utility companies, determination of engineer’s estimates of cost for development, and
preparation of appropriate project permits and construction management.
Mr. Piggush is involved in the development and design of residential and commercial properties as well as
master planning and design of projects for local municipalities. His designs include storm water drainage
and detention facilities, sanitary sewer, water main, streetlight spacing, and base flood elevation
determination.
Mr. Piggush has experience that includes the use of the following Civil Design and Hydrologic/Hydraulic
modeling software: Pond Pack, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, SCS TR-20, SCS TR-55 and Flow Master.
RAY MULHOLLAND, P.E. rmulholland@tysoneng.com
PROJECT ENGINEER/SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Mr. Mulholland joined Tyson Engineering, Inc. in 2001 and is responsible for various construction projects,
including urban, rural and interstate projects. Mr. Mulholland has previous experience with the Illinois
Department of Transportation and is a LTC from U.S. Army Reserves Engineer.
Mr. Mulholland is involved in inspecting project operations, or site to determine specification compliance. He
analyzes technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications. He compares findings with specifications to
ensure conformance to standards. He inspects or test materials to verify safety standards or ensure
meeting of specifications. He oversees work progress to verify conformance to standards. He prepares
reports. He also uses survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment, such as
concrete strength measurers, to perform inspections. He also computes estimates of work completed or
have needed renovations or upgrades, and approves payment for contractors. He reviews and interprets
plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements
and safety regulations. He maintains daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. He
measures, dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure
compliance to building plans and codes.
CLINTON BUCHMEIER cbuchmeier@tysoneng.com
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR/AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN
Mr. Buchmeier is involved in inspecting project operations, or site to determine specification compliance. He
analyzes technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications. He compares findings with specifications to
ensure conformance to standards. He inspects or test materials to verify safety standards or ensure
meeting of specifications. He oversees work progress to verify conformance to standards. He prepares
reports. He also uses survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment, such as
concrete strength measurers, to perform inspections. He also computes estimates of work completed or
have needed renovations or upgrades, and approves payment for contractors. He reviews and interprets
plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements
and safety regulations. He maintains daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. He
measures, dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure
compliance to building plans and codes.
Mr. Buchmeier’s secondary responsibilities include drafting plans and detailed drawings for construction
projects.
JIM GROMER jgromer@tysoneng.com
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Mr. Gromer is involved in inspecting project operations, or site to determine specification compliance. He
analyzes technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications. He compares findings with specifications to
ensure conformance to standards. He inspects or test materials to verify safety standards or ensure
meeting of specifications. He oversees work progress to verify conformance to standards. He prepares
reports. He also uses survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment, such as
concrete strength measurers, to perform inspections. He also computes estimates of work completed or
have needed renovations or upgrades, and approves payment for contractors. He reviews and interprets
plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements
and safety regulations. He maintains daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. He
measures, dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure
compliance to building plans and codes.
KEN MARCOTTE kmarcotte@tysoneng.com
AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN
Mr. Marcotte uses computer aided drafting or design software. Draw plats or plans. Compute geodetic
measurements and interpret survey data in order to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of
geomorphic and topographic features. Search legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain
information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed. Calculate heights, depths, relative positions,
property lines, and other characteristics of terrain. Verify the accuracy of survey data, including
measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites. Prepare or supervise preparation of all data,
charts, plats, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. Conduct research in surveying and
mapping methods, using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data
processing.
MIKE GALL mgall@tysoneng.com
AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN
Mr. Gall prepares drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as
residential subdivisions, commercial site plans, water and sanitary sewer extension plans. Produce
drawings using computer assisted drafting systems (CAD). Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using
cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations and
structures. Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys. Draft plans and
detailed drawings for construction projects. Determine cost and quantity of required materials, and enter
figures on materials lists.
MATT DOWNS mdowns@tysoneng.com
AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN
Mr. Downs prepares drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as
residential subdivisions, commercial site plans, water and sanitary sewer extension plans. Produce
drawings using computer assisted drafting systems (CAD). Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using
cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations and
structures. Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys. Draft plans and
detailed drawings for construction projects. Determine cost and quantity of required materials, and enter
figures on materials lists.
NATHAN DENAULT ndenault@tysoneng.com
AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN
Mr. Denault prepares drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such
as residential subdivisions, commercial site plans, water and sanitary sewer extension plans. Produce
drawings using computer assisted drafting systems (CAD). Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using
cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations and
structures. Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys. Draft plans and
detailed drawings for construction projects. Determine cost and quantity of required materials, and enter
figures on materials lists.
SURVEY DEPARTMENT
ROBERT CARRUTHERS, I.P.L.S. rcarruthers@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Mr. Carruthers is a survey crew chief and provides data relative to the shape, contour, location, elevation or
dimension of land and land feature for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other
purposes.
Mr. Carruthers compute measures and interoperates survey data in order to determine position, shapes,
and elevations of geometric and topographic features. Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal
boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, field
notes in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed. Staking and laying out of
engineering projects including new construction.
WESLEY KEMP wkemp@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Mr. Kemp is a survey crew chief and determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and
boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, total stations, transits, levels, and satellite-based global
positioning systems (GPS). Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations,
and other geodetic measurements. Prepare or research all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and
documents related to surveys. Record the results of surveys, including all physical features such as; the
shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Mr. Kemp is involved in staking and laying out of engineering projects including new construction.
RYAN TYSON rtyson@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Mr. Tyson is a survey crew chief and provides data relative to the shape, contour, location, elevation or
dimension of land and land feature for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other
purposes.
Mr. Tyson compute measures and interoperates survey data in order to determine position, shapes, and
elevations of geometric and topographic features. Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal
boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, field
notes in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
MIKE MOODY mmoody@tysoneng.com
GPS CREW CHIEF
Mr. Moody uses the satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS) to plan and conduct ground surveys
designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. Prepare or research all
data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. Record the results of surveys,
including all physical features such as; the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or
land features.
MARK HILGERT mhilgert@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW INSTRUMENT OPERATOR
Mr Hilgert works on with a survey crew to conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines,
elevations, and other geodetic measurements.. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location,
elevation, or dimension of land or land features for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction,
and other purposes.
YOETIS TANZY ytanzy@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW INSTRUMENT OPERATOR
Mr. Tanzy works on with a survey crew to conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines,
elevations, and other geodetic measurements.. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location,
elevation, or dimension of land or land features for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction,
and other purposes.
NATE VANDYKE nvandyke@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW INSTRUMENT OPERATOR
Mr. VanDyke works on with a survey crew to conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines,
elevations, and other geodetic measurements.. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location,
elevation, or dimension of land or land features for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction,
and other purposes.
ROBERT HUNGER rhunger@tysoneng.com
SURVEY CREW INSTRUMENT OPERATOR
Mr Hunger works on with a survey crew to conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines,
elevations, and other geodetic measurements.. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location,
elevation, or dimension of land or land features for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction,
and other purposes.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
MARY CLARK mclark@tysoneng.com
ENGINEERING SECRETARY
Ms. Clark provides administrative and secretarial support for Engineering Department and Tyson Executive
staff. In addition to typing, filing, scheduling, performs duties such as coordination of engineering projects,
grants, drawings and working on special projects. Deals with a diverse group of important external callers
and visitors as well as internal contacts within the organization.
LINDSEY WIZA lwiza@tysoneng.com
SURVEYING SECRETARY
Ms. Wiza provides administrative and secretarial support for the survey department staff. In addition to typing,
filing, scheduling, performs duties such as coordination of special projects. Deals with a diverse group of
important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts within the organization.
JULIE GIACCHINO jgiacchino@tysoneng.com
RECEPTIONIST
Ms. Giacchino provides secretarial support for the office. In addition to answering the phone and greeting
customers, the receptionist provides typing, running of prints, photo copies and filing. Deals with a diverse
group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts within the organization.
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