ROBIN J. DAVIES, P.E.
principal engineer
Robin is a licensed engineer specializing in existing structures, forensic assessments, and the codes and standards which govern our built environment. With over 15 years of experience studying and evaluating the performance of existing buildings throughout the state of Florida, she has inspected hundreds of structures for damage or defects. Robin holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil/structural engineering. She serves as Chairman of ASTM Subcommittee E58.06 on Forensic Structural Engineering, past Chairman of the Education Committee for the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, and a Structures Specialist (StS) for Florida US&R Task Force 3.
GEOFFREY A. CHAMBERS, P.E. S.I. FRSE
principal engineer
Geoffrey is licensed to practice in all states along the southeastern US coastline, from Texas to North Carolina and is based out of Tampa, Florida. With over 15 years of experience studying and evaluating the performance of existing buildings throughout the southeast, he has inspected thousands of structures for damage or defects. He has extensive experience in the assessment of structures for construction or design defects, storm-related damage, sinkhole and settlement-related damage, and moisture-related damage. He serves on the board of the Florida Structural Engineers Association Bay Area Chapter and is a Structures Specialist for Florida’s US&R Task Force 3.
STEPHEN R. TOWNE, CBC, RRC
senior consultant
Steve is a Florida Certified Building Contractor, a Registered Roof Consultant, and a Structures Specialist. He has extensive training and experience in the investigation of roofing and building envelope failures, restoration projects, and construction inspections. Steve has been qualified as an expert to testify regarding construction, building envelope, construction industry standards, and construction practices. Steve has managed thousands of projects involving the assessment, design, and restoration efforts related to damaged structures. Steve has also conducted roof system evaluations and provided expert testimony related to roofing and construction litigation.
CAROLYN V. OVERBECK, P.E.
professional engineer
Carolyn is a licensed professional engineer specializing forensic assessments of existing structures. She holds a bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering. During her years of experience, she has managed forensic engineering assessments for both residential and commercial structures. Her experience has generally revolved around forensics with years of field data collection and testing, research, document review and information management. In addition to the inspection of structures for various types of damage or construction defects, Carolyn has developed a particular interest in walkway assessments and is a CXLT Tribometrist.
MATTHEW T. STAFFELD, P.E.
senior engineer
Matt is a Florida Licensed Professional engineer with over 15 years of experience in forensic assessment of building structures. Matt's career has focused on the performance of buildings in the harsh Florida environment.
Matt's specialties include geotechnical assessments, building envelope evaluations, roofing inspections, and structural analysis. Matt has also served as an expert witness in storm-related damage claims and construction defect litigation.
AKARION CASTONGUAY
executive assistant
Akarion obtained both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of South Florida. She has extensive experience working with forensic engineers, attorneys and adjusters. Akarion handles the coordination of our projects, including new project intake, scheduling logistics, generating proposals, compiling RFP/RFQ responses and contracts, and maintains licensure and society compliance for our engineers. She manages our office administration, serves as corporate Records Custodian, and oversees file management.
JULIE THORPE
administrative assistant
Julie is the newest member of our team. She joined us with years of experience working with engineers, building consultants, attorneys and adjusters. Julie handles the coordination of our projects, including new project intake, scheduling logistics, management of project workloads and accounts receivables.
