Trevor Acorn.
Do it for the gram.
 
Principal, Project Manager   /   Structures Kansas City
IN SIX: Coffee. Work. Soccer. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
ROOTS / ALMA MATER: Kansas City, Missouri / University of Missouri
FORTE: Having been in the industry since 2005, Trevor’s niche is generating design solutions with architects to find geometries and systems that work aesthetically and structurally. From private residences to nationally acclaimed commercial buildings, Trevor’s passion is to design solutions that are efficient, beautiful, and constructible.
Inner Picasso: “I do happen to be ridiculously good at painting a room.” We have yet to determine if he’s available for hire.
App Addiction: Instagram. (We can vouch.)
Trevor Acorn, P.E.   /   816.701.2107   /   tacorn@walterpmoore.com
 
Kevin Anderson.
Crushin’ It.
 
Principal, Project Manager   /   Structures Washington, D.C.
In Six: Happy, when those around me are.
ROOTS / ALMA MATER: Bellevue, Nebraska / Clemson University
FORTE: Born into a family with an architect and a general contractor, Kevin was perhaps genetically predisposed to becoming an engineer. Beginning his journey in the Walter P Moore Orlando office before relocating to Washington, D.C., Kevin has worked on numerous healthcare and laboratory projects.
Mulligan: If he wasn’t an engineer, Kevin is pretty confident that getting paid to play golf professionally would be an attractive secondary choice.
Commuter Confession: “I hate to admit it, but I’m addicted to Candy Crush. I wouldn’t know what to do commuting on the Metro without it.”
Kevin Anderson, P.E.   /   202.481.8735   /   kanderson@walterpmoore.com
 
Ryan Anderson.
Exploring Possibilities.
 
Principal, Senior Project Manager   /   Structures Los Angeles
In Six: Seek answers that benefit all parties.
ROOTS / ALMA MATER: Lenexa, Kansas / University of Southern California
FORTE: Having been in the industry since 2007, Ryan has extensive design-build and construction site experience and specializes in the structural design of steel and concrete buildings in seismically active regions. His experience encompasses designs for a wide range of market sectors and building types including sports, aviation, hospitality, healthcare, education, residential, and seismic retrofit.
Early Talent: “When I won student bridge and tower competitions in middle school and high school, I thought maybe I should make a career out of structural engineering.”
Travel Bug: Ryan loves to travel and explore both throughout the U.S. and abroad. He has been to 15 countries and 5 continents. Africa is next on his bucket list.
Ryan Anderson, S.E., DBIA   /   310.254.1939   /   randerson@walterpmoore.com
 
Rachel Calafell.
Structural Sage.
 
Principal, Project Manager   /   Structures Houston
In Six: Gracious leader, diligent engineer, caring friend.
ROOTS / ALMA MATER: Houston, Texas / Texas A&M University
FORTE: Having joined the industry in 2005, Rachel embodies work ethic, leadership, and attention to detail. She has worked on a diverse range of projects, including healthcare, commercial, sports, performing arts venues, and significant renovations. Rachel’s passion is rooted in solving unique challenges—regardless of the project type—and collaborating with coworkers and clients in an effort to do so.
Engineering Impact: “Our projects keep people safe, healthy, educated, entertained, and inspired.”
Career Advice: Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Rachel Calafell, P.E.   /   713.630.7422   /   rcalafell@walterpmoore.com
 
Lee Anne Dixon.
Traffic Master.
 
Principal, Senior Engineer   /   Traffic Houston
In Six: People matter. Life happens. Enjoy it.
ROOTS / ALMA MATER: Houston, Texas / Texas A&M University
Forte: Although most recently she is known for her incredible renovation talents following Hurricane Harvey, Lee Anne has been helping people move more efficiently since 1997. As a traffic engineer, she takes pride in her ability to think creatively and compile feedback from a variety of sources, which translates into a transportation solution. Her ultimate goal in every project is efficient implementation of desired results and facilitating collaboration between multiple agencies.
Hidden Talent: “I make amazing spreadsheets that people envy.”
Master Chef: If she wasn’t solving the world’s traffic problems, Lee Anne would be a full-time student at the Williams Sonoma Cooking School.
Lee Anne Dixon, P.E., PTOE, STP   /   713.630.7455   /   ldixon@walterpmoore.com
 
Chris Harper.
Einstein, Newton, Hawking, Metallica.
 
Principal, Project Manager   /   Structures Orlando
In Six: Loves work and loves the opposite.
Forte: In the biz for 12+ years (all at Walter P Moore), Chris is a structural engineer and project manager versed in a wide range of projects of varying sizes, structural materials, and market sectors.
Extracurricular Chris: Cooking, fishing (mostly flats fishing on the Florida west coast), sitting on the beach, going to rock concerts, and playing video games.
2nd career choice, if not an engineer? “Theoretical physicist…quantum mechanics, gravity, dark matter…I read books about it all the time and it’s all extremely interesting to me.”
Muse/Inspiration: Some good heavy metal music.
Chris Harper, P.E.   /   407.418.2240   /   charper@walterpmoore.com
 
Dan Orlich.
Renaissance Rapper.
 
Principal, Senior Business Developer   /   Diagnostics Dallas
In Six: Family, Friends, Travel. Whiskey and Time.
ROOTS / ALMA MATERS: Chicago, Illinois / University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Forte: Merging his technical strengths and his aptitude for client development with the diversity of insurance, Dan came to engineering/forensics by way of pharmaceutical sales and then insurance. His expertise is working with engineers to identify their talents and capacity to consult on insurance and litigation matters. His time as an insurance adjuster, underwriter, and forensic business development director gives him a unique perspective into the needs of the client and what drives business in the forensic markets.
Hidden Talent: Dan “raps” prayers to his kids each night before bed.
World problem he’d most like to tackle: Alternative energy infrastructure improvements for the masses.
Dan Orlich   /   704.500.9332   /   dorlich@walterpmoore.com
 
Michelle Perry.
Human Resources, Canine Discourses.
 
Principal, Chief Human Resources Officer   /   Corporate Houston
In Six: Dog soul trapped in human body.
ROOTS / ALMA MATERS: Paulding, Ohio / Defiance College and Indiana Wesleyan University
Forte: Michelle is a hands-on, service-focused human resources executive with a creative approach to solving business and HR issues. Having joined Walter P Moore in early 2017 with 18 years’ experience in the AEC industry and five years in healthcare, she leads the full spectrum of HR, including talent management, change management, employee engagement and cultural enhancement, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation, and benefits administration.
On what inspired her career path: “I started out wanting to be a lawyer. My college advisor said I’d make a great HR person. My response was, 'What is HR?' She got me an internship in HR, and the rest is history.”
Extracurricular Michelle: Movie buff, baking, reading a good novel, volunteering at the local dog shelter, spending time anywhere near sand/sea
Michelle Perry, SPHR, SHRM-SCP   /   713.630.7404   /   mperry@walterpmoore.com
 
Jeff Thompson.
World-traveled façade genius.
 
Principal, Senior Project Manager   /   Façade Engineering New York City
In Six (ish): Piña coladas, getting caught in the rain.
ALMA MATER: Washington University
Forte: Jeff has worked in the field of specialty structural/enclosure engineering for 17 years on projects in North America and worldwide, focusing on design projects involving innovative material use and complex geometry in close coordination with architects and clients.
Why Walter P Moore? “...the great opportunity to help build a flourishing NYC office.”
Extracurricular Jeff: Hanging out with his two kids…at least for the first few hours. BK (before kids), he traveled extensively and participated in NYC triathlons and the Florida half Ironman through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Jeff Thompson   /   917.460.0857   /   jthompson@wpmengineering.com
 
Kate Tomlinson.
Engineered for the Outdoors.
 
Principal, Senior Project Manager   /   Structural Engineering Martinez Moore Engineers — Austin
In Six: Work hard, sample all life offers.
ROOTS / ALMA MATERS: Houston, Texas / Washington University in St. Louis & University of Texas at Austin
Forte: Kate is a Senior Project Manager for the structural engineering group at Martinez Moore Engineers, an affiliate firm of Walter P Moore. Prior to joining Martinez Moore Engineers, she was a Senior Associate and Project Manager with over 11 years at Walter P Moore in Austin and Houston. Kate has experience in diversified aspects of project management, structural engineering analysis, design, and construction administration. Her focus is on fully understanding her client’s vision and working with her team to ensure that best practices and efficiencies are implemented throughout design and construction.
Extracurricular Kate: Yoga, cycling, hiking, SUP (stand up paddle boarding), camping, most anything active and all things outdoors
What inspired her to become an engineer: “I found structural engineering to be the intersection of math and art with a tangible aspect that I was really drawn to.”
Kate Tomlinson, P.E., LEED AP BD+C   /   713.515.4736   /   ktomlinson@martinezmooreengineers.com