Welcoming Excellence: Meet Our Latest Team Members

We are excited to welcome eight new team members from across the firm. This exceptional group brings a unique blend of skills, perspectives, and expertise.

Are you curious about our team? You’ll find a Harley rider, a former drummer, a rock band member, a piano enthusiast, a nature lover, and a passionate supporter of cancer charities among us.

Jason Coleman, PE SE CDT FICRI /  Managing Director  /  Diagnostics, Philadelphia

Roots / Alma Mater: Lehighton, Pennsylvania / Drexel University

Proudest Accomplishment to-date: Receiving Engineer of the Year from the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers – Lehigh Valley Chapter and becoming a Fellow with the International Concrete Repair Institute and a level 3 Rope Access Supervisor certified by the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT).

Outdoor Activities: Jason spends his winters snowboarding and ice climbing, and his summers cheering at his daughter’s games or cruising on his Harley to dives, drive-ins, and diners.

Bryant De La Cruz, PE /  Project Manager /  Structures, Austin

Roots / Alma Mater: Lubbock, Texas / Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Proudest Innovation: Collaborated with an EIT to develop a standard for rammed earth construction on a multi-million-dollar residence, starting with minimal existing resources.

Fun Fact: Bryant was a drummer for over two decades. 

Vladimir Ivanov, PE, SE /  Managing Director  /  Diagnostics, Seattle

Roots / Alma Mater: Plovdiv, Bulgaria / University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia

Making a Difference: “What we do preserves our built environment— an essential part of building a sustainable future.”

Little-known Tidbit: When he is not working, he rocks out with his band, Vlad and the Dads.

Akbar Mahvash, Ph.D, PE /  Design Manager  /  Structures, San Diego

Roots / Alma Mater: Isfahan, Iran / Isfahan University of Technology

Work Satisfaction: “I am most satisfied when I can transform a task or calculation into a meaningful experience that I can apply in the future.”

Hobbies: Akbar enjoys playing the piano, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Daniel R. Orlich, CRIS /  Director of Business Development  /  Diagnostics, Charlotte

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Chicago, Illinois / Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2nd Career Choice: A professional football player in the English Premier League or LaLiga.

Outdoor Activities: Dan enjoys spending time outdoors, especially near a lake or in the mountains.

Vivekananda Reddy, S E /  Project Manager  /  Structures, Los Angeles

Roots / Alma Mater: Hyderabad, India / Purdue University

Why Walter P Moore: “I chose Walter P Moore because of its global reach, diverse portfolio of projects, and the opportunity to collaborate with exceptional talent to help shape a better built environment.”

Best Advice: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you must start to be great.”

Bryan Salt , PE, SE  /  Managing Director  /  Structures, Phoenix

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Phoenix, Arizona / The University of Arizona and The University of Texas at Austin

Making a Difference: Structural engineering plays a vital role in shaping the built environment by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that support the design and construction of impactful facilities, ultimately enhancing the quality of life in communities.

Little-known Tidbit: Inspired by his wife’s journey as a cancer survivor, he and his family are committed to raising awareness and supporting fundraising efforts for multiple cancer charities.

Paola Vorphal /  Business Development Manager  /  Structures, Tampa

Roots / Alma Mater: Concepcion, Chile / Universidad de Concepcion

Work Satisfaction: Collaborating effectively within a team by leveraging diverse perspectives to overcome challenges and consistently deliver great results.

Hobbies: Paola enjoys traveling, Pilates, biking, and spending quality time with her family and friends.