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About Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis

Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis Engineering & Surveying, D.P.C., is one of the largest woman-owned engineering firms in Upstate New York. Specializing in structural engineering; civil engineering; repair and restoration; construction support, inspection, and testing; and surveying; we provide services to architects, engineers, developers, and private and public owners.

The firm was created as a result of the merger between Ryan-Biggs Associates (founded 1973) and Clark Engineering & Surveying (founded 1986). Ryan Biggs│Clark Davis has offices in New York’s Capital Region and Finger Lakes Region and maintains a staff of nearly 40, including over 20 licensed engineers.

The projects we have completed demonstrate our deep and continuing commitment to providing quality engineering and our appreciation for the uniqueness of every engineering endeavor, regardless of project size. We have both the technical ability and desire to work collaboratively with you to tailor specific solutions to your diverse challenges, economic limitations, and time constraints imposed by each and every project.

Office Locations:

Clifton Park Corporate Office
257 Ushers Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 406-5506

Finger Lakes Office
4592 Jordan Road,
PO Box 217
Skaneateles, NY 13153
Phone: (315) 685-4732

Professional Affiliations:

American Association of Highway Engineers
American Concrete Institute
American Concrete Institute 360 Cold Weather Concrete Committee
American Concrete Institute Cold Weather Committee
American Concrete Institute Committee 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete
American Concrete Institute Committee 302 Guide for Concrete Floor & Slab Construction
American Concrete Institute Committee 360 Design of Slabs on Grade
American Council of Engineering Companies
American Institute of Steel Construction
American Public Works Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Highway Engineers
American Water Works Association
American Welding Society

Professional Licenses

Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis predominantly practices in the Northeast; however, our engineers are licensed to practice throughout the United States. The firm’s licensing status is constantly evolving and many of our senior engineers have comity licensure. Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis Professional Engineers hold NCEES records, meeting the standards in education, exams, and experience to allow for ease in obtaining additional licensing.

WBE Certification

Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by several governing agencies. We’re aligned with other M/WBE businesses in the belief that there is strength in diversity and we place a high value on the M/WBE programs that were created to ensure economic opportunities, growth, and sustainability for all.

Certifications:
New York WBE – Certified by Empire State Development
New York City WBE – Certified by NYC Small Business Services
Massachusetts WBE – Certified by Operational Services Division, Supplier Diversity Office
Syracuse, NY WBE – Certified by Office of Minority Affairs, Department of Neighborhood and Business Development

Service Codes:
NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services
ESD-C-0241: Engineering Consultants
ESD-I-0079: Building Inspection Services
ESD-I-0113: Engineering – Civil

Firm Principals

The five principals work as an integrated team with each being responsible for areas of firm management suited to their interest, skills, and needs of the team. This also allows the principals to continue using their technical expertise and remain directly involved in project work and mentoring of the engineering staff.

Jamie L. Davis, P.E., LEED AP

President/Principal
Jamie is the Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder of Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis. She is responsible for long-term planning and strategic thinking for the firm. Jamie is located in our Finger Lakes Office which she founded in 2000. The office has expanded from a single engineer branch office to a full-service office with a staff of 12. The majority of Jamie’s projects are in the higher education and healthcare sectors and her areas of technical expertise include BIM, masonry design and restoration, and investigations and studies on existing buildings.
- Education: The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, 1988
- Professional Engineering Licenses: NY, CT
- Certifications: LEED-Accredited Professional, CD-BIM Certified
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction, Mason Contractors Association of America, The Masonry Society. Voting member of The Masonry Society Committee 402/602 – Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures. Chairwoman of the The Masonry Society’s BIM-M Committee, part of the BIM-M Initiative
Paul A. Rouis III, P.E.

Principal
Paul was President of the firm from 2005—2013 and CEO during the merger with Clark Engineering & Surveying that formed Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis in 2014. Paul is currently the Principal in Charge of Finance and Marketing and acts as a resource to the principal team. Paul is known by his clients and the engineering staff as a creative problem solver. His areas of technical expertise include investigation, repair, and adaptive reuse of existing buildings; parking structure design and restoration; and concrete design. Paul is located in the Capital District Office.
- Education: The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, 1985
- Professional Engineering Licenses: NY, NJ, NH
- Certifications: Slab Moisture Testing Technician
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Institute of Steel Construction, International Concrete Repair Institute, American Welding Society. Sits on American Concrete Institute Committee 302 (Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction) and Committee 360 (Design of Slabs on Grade); and American Institute of Steel Construction Committee 358 (Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moments Frames for Seismic Applications)
Jack C. Healy, P.E.

Principal
Jack is the Principal in Charge of Operations. Jack coordinates the efforts of the project managers in the structural engineering, civil engineering, and surveying departments with the firm’s support staff. His areas of technical expertise include masonry design, investigation, and repair including several National Register properties. Jack is located in Capital District Office.
- Education: University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering, 1990
- Professional Engineering Licenses: NY, VT, MA, Drone Airman
- Certifications: Structure Scan Optical, Acoustic Emission for Scientist and Engineers, Surface-Penetrating Radar, Certified Program Evaluator (Practicing Institute of Engineering)
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the Association for Preservation Technology, National Society of Professional Engineers, Society for the Preservation of Historic Cements, Construction History Society of America, New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Historic Albany Foundation, American Institute of Steel Construction
Christopher N. Latreille, P.E.

Principal
Chris is the Principal in Charge of Technology. In this role he oversees the firm’s IT infrastructure, technical standards, and project review functions. His areas of expertise include BIM, design of steel structures and connections, and providing project peer reviews. Chris is located in the Finger Lakes Office.
- Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering, 2000; Master of Engineering/Civil Engineering, 2001
- Professional Engineering Licenses: NY, OH, PA, WI
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Institute of Steel Construction, National Society of Professional Engineers. Past Chair of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board. Member of American Concrete Institute Cold-Weather Concrete Committee
Matthew G. Yerkey, P.E.

Principal
Matt is Principal in Charge of People. In this role he oversees recruitment, HR, and the firm’s onboarding-mentorship program. Matt’s projects are primarily in the contractor support services area where he uses his expertise in bridge design and construction, shoring, jacking, and earth retention systems. Matt is located in the Capital District Office.
- Education: West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering, 1998
- Professional Engineering Licenses: NY, AL, MA, MN, WV
- Certifications: Certified Program Evaluator (Practicing Institute of Engineering)
- Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Institute of Steel Construction, American Society of Civil Engineers, Association for Bridge Construction and Design. Past Chair of Capital District Engineer’s Week
Contact:

Jamie L. Davis
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Paul Rouis
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Jack Healy
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Chris Latreille
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Matt Yerkey
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STAFF LISTING BY DEPARTMENT

Billing and Administrative

Valerie Apfel
Office Service Coordinator
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 328
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Donna Matthews
Business Office Manager
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 344
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Stacey Shufelt
Billing Specialist
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CADD / BIM

Sheila Jweid-Webber
Senior CADD
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 342
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Chris Maxon
CADD Manager
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 310
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John Ogle
CADD Technician
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Kyle Rozeski
CADD Technician
PH 1.315.685.4732 ext. 226
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Ross Shepherd
IT Manager / Revit Designer
PH 1.315.685.4732 ext. 222
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Civil Engineers

Tom Field, P.E.
Senior Associate
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 309
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Land Surveying

Abby Cordes
Technician
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 315
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Everett Quackenbush, P.L.S.
Chief Surveyor
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 343
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Marketing

Janis Baker
Marketing Communications Assistant
PH 1.315.685.4732 ext. 221
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Jill Shorter
Marketing Director
PH 1.518.406.5506 ext. 301
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Structural Engineers

Jerry Craig, P.E.
Professional Engineer
PH 518.406.5506 ext. 327
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Cara Green, P.E.
Professional Engineer
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Jeff Hodgson, P.E., S.E.
Senior Associate
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Stone Ingram
Design Engineer
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Aaron Leentjes
Design Engineer II
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Chris Lesher, P.E.
Senior Associate
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Nadya Levitova
Design Engineer
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David MacGregor, P.E.
Senior Engineer
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Rourk Marlow
Design Engineer
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Spenser Maunu
Design Engineer
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Nick Merrifield
Design Engineer
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Mike Miller, P.E.
Senior Associate
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Kyle Oberdorf, P.E.
Professional Engineer
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John Pillar, P.E., S.E.
Senior Engineer
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Chad Reinemann, P.E.
Associate
PH 518.406.5506 ext. 318
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Otto Schwarz, P.E., S.E.
Associate
PH 518.406.5506 ext. 340
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Stacey Thomas
Restoration Engineer
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TJ Tynan
Design Engineer
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Neil Weisel, P.E.
Senior Associate
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Zach Wietsma
Design Engineer
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