Team

Dave is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor and often attributes his current success to his first-ever paid job as a hired hand at a neighboring farm.

Dave enjoys spending his free time with family and friends on vacations trips to their lake home in Northern Wisconsin. He especially enjoys his 1967 Ford Fairlane and 1965 Roadster, and if he is not cruising in that, he’s on the lake with a cold beer and a rod in his hand as he loves fishing and hunting. Dave is also an avid Badger fan, in addition to watching Packers, Brewers and Bucks games. Something you would NOT know about him from skimming his resume is that he once found himself gambling in Vegas with celebrity David Arquette and didn’t know he was sharing a table with a celebrity!

If there’s one quote Dave lives by on a daily basis, it would be “Achievements of an organization are the combined efforts of each individual,” as he feels strongly that a company is only as good as its staff.  He shares that the most gratifying part of his role at JSD is simple: having a great staff and working with wonderful people, while watching the company grow and prosper. Dave added that he most looks forward to seeing what the future holds for JSD and its succession planning.

Dave has a wife and four children, along with two grandchildren and a small Shih Tzu dog named “Terrible Teddy” (see reasoning below for his name).

Describe your life using a movie title:
“The Gladiator” …since I’m competitive! Or “300” because I have great abs (work in progress!)

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It would find the catch of the day on the lake!

If we used your pet as a reference on you, what would he say?
I’m Dave’s buddy, and he lets me follow him around all day. This house used to be the hangout spot in the neighborhood, but I accidently bit a few of the local neighbor kids, so now Dave keeps things more private to just our family now.

Hans interestingly shares a birthday with Mickey Mouse and was born on the day that they landed on the moon for the 2^nd time.

Outside of work, Hans loves to focus on land and habitat management, especially since he owns nearly 100 acres of land surrounding his house. He enjoys hunting and fishing and spending time with family, and admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would be a land and habitat management consultant and a hunting/fishing guide! This would entail creating a habitat for the wildlife of an area, including water and food sources, logging and forestry practices, and more! Another interesting fact about Hans is that he has planted more than 20,000 trees on his property!

Two meaningful quotes stick in Hans’ mind that he often shares with staff…”If it was easy to do, everyone would do it and doing the right thing isn’t always easy.” The other is…”If you can’t take care of the person that looks at you in the mirror every day, then you can’t take care of anyone else.”

Hans has a wife, two sons, and two dogs, Abigail and Ruby, along with a cat, Bucky, and a dozen chickens (he shares there’s nothing better than farm-fresh eggs!)

What would your pets say about you if we asked for a reference?
Hans is a pushover and we have him wrapped around our paws. We always want more treats!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It wouldn’t work very well since I would prefer all apps get OFF my phone and we teach verbal communication again…. We no longer pick up the phone and call!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Companionship and shelter as I’m staying there!

Dave finds his position extremely gratifying with the national and international client/colleague relationships he has built that have converted to lifetime friends. He also values his ability to be able to train and mentor staff. 

Dave has a wife, two sons, three granddaughters and two springer spaniels and enjoys doing home improvement/construction and fishing on the side. He is proud of his ability to combine design/art with construction as he has personally built multiple buildings, workshops and major home additions. More recently, his fun two-year project involved taking down a one-stall horse stable and rebuilding it from ground up into a workshop/art studio!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you? 
Sunscreen and a Bar of Soap so when rescued I wouldn’t look shriveled up and someone would want to give me a hug!

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
He never stops thinking and moving, and if he does, check for a pulse or wake him up. 

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Some shade of gray as there is nothing about my life or job that is clearly black or white.

Eric has a Bachelors in Business Administration and Masters in Professional Accountancy, both from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and admits that if he didn’t have to be concerned about income and could do any job in the world, he would love meteorology! He is quick to share that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!

Outside of work, Eric has a wife (Jenna), son (Ryker), daughter (Emma), dog (Britta) and cat (Mocha). He has a great love for motorsports and currently races asphalt oval stock cars around Wisconsin and the Midwest.

As a professional land surveyor, Todd shares that his role at JSD falls in a place and time in his career where he has been able to provide mentorship to young staff and play a role in shaping their individual careers. Beyond client satisfaction, that is the most gratifying to him!

Outside of work he enjoys watching his daughter play Lacrosse for Indiana Tech University as well as fishing, carpentry, riding motorcycle and off-roading! Something you would NOT know from reading Todd’s resume is that he has met and had conversations with both Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings–on separate occasions and more than once! That certainly has led to him sharing that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would choose to be a guitar player.

Interestingly, if Todd found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, he said his family knows he would leave for the West Coast before they knew he won and he would be buying an off-road Trophy truck race team and running the Baja 1000. Todd has a wife, son and daughter.

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference:
Maggie Mae would say that I am generous (with the table scraps) and like to snuggle.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do:
Transfer all of my thoughts and ideas into text thru out the day. Now that would be an entertaining read!

If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you:
A boat and a satellite phone!

Mark’s very first job was mowing lawns, but he shares that the most gratifying part of his job with his surveying team was growing with an awesome team and his mentor, Curtis Stoeckel who founded the original firm!

Outside of the office, Mark loves family vacations as well as ALL sports, enjoying nothing better than a great competition! He and his wife have four kids.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Blue—I just want to fit it and not stick out!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
One that would scratch my back!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Buying mass land!

As a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, Justin enjoys watching the Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers outside of work as well as playing hockey, golf, hunting and anything outdoors. 

He shares that the most gratifying thing with this position is seeing challenging and unique projects come to fruition with preparation and delivery of difficult approvals, construction documents and ultimately construction. A quote he often lives by is, ‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,’ by Wayne Gretzky. Something you would NOT know about Justin from reading his resume is that he is a Native American and an active member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians located in Grand Traverse City, Michigan.

Justin has a wife, two daughters, a son and a Weimaraner named Lambeau!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Vivid Neon Green which is a color most striking when found in nature (like moss on a waterfall in the woods)

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Tell me exactly where mature whitetail bucks live!

If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Pictures of my family and a solar powered TV to watch the Green Bay Packers

Interestingly, Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History before returning to school for his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Even though his first ever paid job was washing dishes at a Chinese restaurant, he admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to be concerned about income, he would love to be a youth soccer coach at the recreational level! Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, cooking, and reading.

Chris and his wife have a son and daughter, as well as the family dog, Manny.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Help turn off my brain, so I could always sleep at night.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Green–It represents growth, and something that I try to always do, both personally and professionally.

If we asked your pet for a reference on you, what would he say?
He is the one who is always happy to see me, so I think he would say “I’m great.”

Randy is a UW-Milwaukee graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Outside of work he enjoys camping, home improvement projects, hiking, reading, and auto repair. But his favorite past time is mountain biking as he admits that if he could have any job in the world, he’d love to build and manage mountain bike trails (and ride them too!)

Randy and his fiancée enjoy raising Murdock, their chocolate lab!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
I’m on an app diet at the moment–Apps have become too distracting and fattening.

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
He thinks he plays fetch enough, but he doesn’t.

Describe your life using a movie title:
Fallout, because no matter what happens, life is an adventure and requires an optimism to take on the unknown.

Something you would NOT know from reading his resume is that he was trained in kickboxing by Pat Roufus, who trained his famous K1 and MMA sons Rick “The Jet” and “Duke” Roufus! Even though his very first job was being a line cook at a French fine-dining restaurant, Brionne admits that if he could have any job in the world, he would love to do massive travel while sampling international cuisines as the next host on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations program!

Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, kayaking, culinary arts and ham radio.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Neapolitan because I enjoy life’s diversities and flavors

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Philanthropy; a second home in a warm climate; travel

Jim graduated with a degree in natural resources management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and then with a masters in urban and regional planning from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His very first job ever was lifeguarding and he admits that the most gratifying part of his current job is the opportunity to provide planning and design expertise to appreciative clients.

Outside of work, Jim tries to spend as much time as possible outdoors. He shared that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would love to vacation with his wife and family and spend more time fly-fishing.

He and his wife are empty nesters but enjoy their grandchildren nearby and in Colorado.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
After providing for our family, I would be most tempted to buy a sailboat, and then maybe create a foundation working to reduce childhood poverty and homelessness

With a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Steve says the most gratifying part of his job is working on a new challenge with a great team where he can apply previous experience while still learning something new that results in success! While his very first paid job was being a T-ball coach with the Wisconsin Rapids Recreation Department, he admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would be a Major League baseball player.

Outside of work, Steve loves all types of sports with a huge love for boating with his wife, three girls and his English Golden Retriever pup named Billie.

What would your pet say about you if we asked it for a reference?
My dog Billie would say I’m the best frisbee thrower

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Pay off any debts, set up a trust for the kids, give to the Children’s Hospital and of course build a vacation home somewhere warm and tropical!

As a graduate of UW-Madison for Geological Engineering and Geology, Chris admits that his very first paying job was being a Sandwich Artist at Subway. But if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would love to run a hobby farm.

What is something we would NOT know about Chris from reading his resume? Barry Alvarez once told him as a small child he was too pretty to play football—it led to his unsuccessful football career! Outside of work, he also enjoys golfing, ultimate frisbee, running, curling, gardening, cooking and traveling.

Chris has a wife, daughter, two dogs and a cat.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
“Casper” or “Lobster Red” depending on the season.

What would your pet say about you if we asked for a reference?
My sassy teenager-esque husky mutt would probably say “he’s fine I guess”, my dopey shepherd would probably get stranger danger and just run away from you, and my possessed cat would likely just meow into the void.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would be a little boring and pay off loans and put a bit into college funds, but once the responsible part of me was done I would probably book a big trip for my family that had lots of unique experiences involved (first class of course).

Lisa loves her job but admits that if she could have any job in the world, she would love to be Guy Fieri and travel around the country in a muscle car, and eat delicious, unhealthy food at all the fun dive bars! Outside of work, she is an avid reader, a history nerd, and a lover of animals!  She loves to travel with her husband, and they have a blended family of four grown kids and two lovable mutts Harry and Marley.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would donate 1/3, invest 1/3 and spend 1/3 very frivolously!

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
My mom is the coolest human on the planet and gives the best belly scratches!  Whenever she works from home, I promise to bug her relentlessly until she puts my favorite chair in her office so I can sit next to her all day and make sure she’s doing a good job!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Dental floss and chap stick

Eric admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to be concerned about income, he would become a professional golfer! He said what he enjoys most about his position with JSD is the gratification of showing family and friends projects he has worked on after they are constructed!

Eric enjoys spending his time outside of work running, hiking, playing/watching sports, grilling out and painting/drawing. He also enjoys spending time with his sister’s dog, Charlie!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Go to Vegas and put it on packers to win super bowl

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Frisbee & sunglasses

She shared that the most gratifying part of her role at JSD is seeing projects built and the faces of children as they see a new park for the first time! But if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to simply be a gift-giver…

Sarah has a husband, daughter, a baby boy and a dog named Peppa. Outside of work she is part of a basketball league and enjoys camping and visiting new playgrounds. Excitingly, Sarah has played broomball for 10 years and has one championship under her belt!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why:
Marigold, for my positive outlook and go-with-the-flow attitude

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Comfy chair and sketch book

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would start a program to assist the homeless, helping them find housing, mental health services, and basic necessities, while providing ongoing support services and connect them with local community members.

With a degree in administration at Southwest Technical College, as well as her bragging rights on being the office Chili Cookoff winner, Donna shares that she enjoys gardening, reading, organizing anything and everything, volunteering, going to music concerts, watching movies or a good TV series, traveling, and spending time with my wonderful family and friends. If she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would work on a ranch in Wyoming.

If you asked Donna to share something about herself that we would NOT know from her resume she excitingly shared that while visiting family in Wyoming, she was able to meet William Devane, whom she chatted with for quite some time, got his autograph, and she felt like a teenager again!  Who is Mr. Devane you ask? If you’re a “Knots Landing” fan back in the day or a fan of the show “24”–look him up! She’s also a HUGE fan of Rick Springfield, seeing him in concerts many, many times!

Interestingly, when asked who a person is she looks up to, Donna said it was her dad. They lived on a farm and she was taught many lessons: to work hard as it will make you feel more fulfilled; don’t waste the light of day; be punctual; complaining gets you nowhere unless you work it out yourself; cherish every moment because you will never get them back; stay physically active as sitting around will make your bones crack more; treat animals and humans with the utmost respect because they will give it right back to you the way you give it to them; and lastly, save money and spend it wisely!

Donna and her husband Phil, will be married 36 years in October 2023. They have a German Shorthaired Pointer named Bella. Bella likes to keep both her doggie parents quite busy and constantly on the go (she is spoiled rotten).

Describe your life using a movie title:
Fast and the Furious – no matter what I’m doing, I like to go, go, go and get it done fast.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Wash the dishes

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A good man and a toothbrush!

Erin’s very first job out of college was making pizzas at Domino’s Pizza, but if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to be a secret shopper! Outside of work, Erin enjoys running, and can brag that she ran 11 mini-marathons in 2014, excitingly doing the Indianapolis mini in May to kick off the Indianapolis 500 while her favorite race was the SunBurst Mini in South Bend, IN where she crossed the finish line in the Notre Dame Stadium.

Erin has a husband, 2 boys and a baby girl along with an 11-year old Cavalier King Charles named Izzy. Interestingly, her and her husband share the same birthday!

What would your pet say about you if we asked it for a reference?
She never sits down, she keeps a strict schedule, and she really likes to hug you.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Take a picture of my pantry and fridge and tell me what I can make for dinner!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Erin Green – Green is my favorite color and my dad stained my wood floors “Erin green” when I was a kid.

If Andrew could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would choose to be an astrophysicist, but laughingly shares his first job was carrying out a local paper route!

Outside of the office, Andrew enjoys doing Biathlons (skiing, shooting) in the winter and Triathlons (Swim, Bike, Run) in the summer, and is very proud of his Ironman completion in 2017! Outside of outdoor exercise, he enjoys a side of red wine while traveling the world—Andrew has visited 7 out of 8 continents in the world (he is counting New Zealand as the 8th!)

Some interesting things you would NOT know from reading Andrew’s resume is that he spent a season in Antarctica sorting toxic waste, then swam with a school of sharks in the Caribbean! He also once ate breakfast across from Gordon Ramsey, sharing he is actually a very nice guy!

Andrew lives in the Verona area with his wife and has one dog and a gecko.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why:
I would be reflective since I spend a lot of time on my bike and running on the road, so being reflective would come in handy

Describe your life using a movie title:
Hunger Games – I have a reputation for how much food I can put away. I was endlessly hungry from age 14 – 30!

What would your pet say about you if we asked it for a reference?
“He’s a great running and hiking partner, but could be a little less stingy with the snacks. He hogs the bed and makes me share my half with mom (who is more generous with the snacks!)”

With a degree in landscape architecture from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana, Michael’s first job ever was manning a paper route, but admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to be concerned about income, he would desire to own a restaurant and be a chef. Out of high school, he was on a two-year waiting list to enter culinary school, but landscape architecture caught his eye and the rest is history!

Outside of work, Michael enjoys playing golf, cycling, “do-it yourself” home improvements/remodeling, snow skiing and snowmobiling, and obviously cooking. He has a wife, daughter and son.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Share some with family and friends, donate some to the church and then start a business by buying a home to fix up and flip

Describe your life using a movie title:
Terminator – Hastalavista babe

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Slow down the day to give me more hours when I am running short of some

Interestingly, Kelly dabbles in doing weddings as an ordained minister and helps with basic coordination. She can also uniquely share she was a running back for Madison’s first-ever women’s full-tackle football team, the Madison Cougars, back in 2010-2011 also serving as the team’s Public Relations representative! Something else you may not see on her resume is that she won Madison “Idol” (singing competition) around 2008, which earned her a new sound system in her car and some concert tickets to see the Foo Fighters!

She is a past recipient of Madison’s In Business Magazine “40 Under 40” designation and outside of work, enjoys playing sand volleyball and outdoor drinks with live music in the summer and loves watching Badgers and Bears football during the winter (though her Chicago Bears have struggled for quite some time!)

If you could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, what would you love to do?
I’m infatuated with weather and should have been a meteorologist…otherwise, I would love to simply be someone’s “Life Assistant” (preferably a Hollywood star?), where I would manage their home (groceries, cooking, cleaning, paying bills), manage their vehicles’ maintenance, ensure they keep up with annual medical visits, and any other day-to-day assistance they need since I’m a pretty organized person in life! During my time off, I’d love to be a bartender, especially at a beach bar somewhere warm!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
I would be yellow…it stands out and makes a statement (sometimes in an overwhelming way), which probably aligns with why I went into public relations!

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
Both my cats recently passed, but lived to be over 20 years old and they would probably say this “master” moves around a lot, since I literally have lived at nearly 15 addresses throughout my life, from California to Wisconsin (their car trip to Los Angeles was nothing less than “interesting”).

After starting his career in the world of surveying, Alex admits that he enjoys seeing projects go from the existing survey to final design. He added that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to be concerned about income, he would love to manage a soccer club.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys playing soccer, running, skiing, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their two dogs!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would develop and build an indoor soccer arena.

If we asked your pet for a reference about you, what would it say?
He is the best dad ever!  He feeds and walks me every day and lets me sit on the couch to watch TV.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A soccer ball and a ball pump.

Megan has a degree from Purdue in Natural Resources and Environmental Science with a Minor in Wildlife Science, but her background has focused more on real estate development as a specialist on residential, commercial, mixed-use and multi-family projects. She has experience in the full entitlement process, permitting, coordination of consultants and contractors, schedules, project applications and diverse scopes of work with a multitude of different municipalities.

Something you would not know about Megan from reading her resume is that she is a California native and has a twin. Outside of the office, she enjoys hobbies such as traveling, gardening, yoga and photography.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Plan my outfits every day.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Multi-colored since I can multi-task!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would pay off student loans and travel.

Interestingly, Brian worked for JSD as a civil engineer in the early 2000’s as he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His career then moved into the world of business development bringing him back full circle to JSD again!

Brian’s very first job ever was bagging groceries, but if he could have any job in the world, he would love to be a professional mountain biker which is what he loves to do outside of the office. In addition, he enjoys running, golfing, traveling, and spending time with family.  He’s a huge fan of tacos, donuts and bacon! Something you would NOT know about Brian from his resume is that he can juggle and is a master at quoting movies.

He and his wife have a son, a daughter, and two dogs: Lily the yellow lab and Moose the mini dachshund.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Locate the best donut shop wherever I travel.

How would you describe your life using a movie title?
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure since I love to explore new areas and am always up for an adventure.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Mountain bikes (you can never have too many) and trips to the Maldives, Greece, and Hawaii (my favorite place to travel).

Paul shares that the most gratifying part of his role at JSD (outside of getting paid) is solving site grading and stormwater challenges and getting projects approved! His college professor once said, “work smarter, not harder” and Paul said that unfortunately he seemed to NOT have learned that particular college lesson. But if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to be concerned about income, he would love to help non-profits with development projects, and following closely behind that is mowing grass at a golf course as well as traveling the country and visiting campgrounds to write reviews for RV World.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys hunting, ATV-ing, walking in the woods, camping and golf, followed closely by enjoying an occasional whiskey. He has a wife, two children, and a daughter-in-law!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
First if I found a lottery ticket, I would attempt to find the rightful owner. If I was not successful, and the money became mine, I would pay off all my debts, give some to family (total not to exceed $2 million) and give the rest away to my church and other charities. 

What are some things we wouldn’t necessarily know about you from reading your resume?
I was a bartender at a couple local supper clubs for almost a decade; I once jumped out of a perfectly good airplane; I had open heart surgery as a high school freshman!

The most gratifying part of Craig’s role at JSD is finding new unique client bases that JSD can provide services for. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, admits he’s a sports junky and loves playing games with his wife and family members! Interestingly, Craig is a leap day baby, so he celebrated the “big 15” for his birthday in 2020!

He admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would be a Starbucks barista as he LOVES their drinks.  His very first job at age 15 was being a busboy at a high-end restaurant with pewter plates and sliced butter tabs!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Burnt Umber, mostly because I don’t know what Umber is much less how you burn it.

Describe your life using a movie title:
Dazed and Confused.  The title says it all.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would buy $10 million worth of lottery tickets just to see if I could win again.

Matt’s first paying job ever was farming, mostly including unloading hay/straw and doing the chores. But he said he prefers his current job as an engineer, allowing him to design and develop team coordination, utility coordination, municipal and regulatory coordination with the entitlement and permitting processes and managing project scope, budget and timelines.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys riding all his bikes (favoring mounting biking), as well as hiking, fixing/improving everything, cruising in his Wrangler with his wife and son, and playing with his two fur babies, Lucy and Jemma.

As a graduate of Penn State University in Landscape Architecture, Janie has a range of experience in the broad field of Landscape Architecture, from working in a landscape nursery to developing commercial real estate. Janie has also designed at all scales, from high end residential garden design to entire town center layouts and everything in between.

She shares that if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to sell her vegetables on the side of the road like the Amish! Janie loves gardening, working in the yard and designing outdoor spaces at her home. If you asked her what she would do if she found a winning $10 million lottery ticket, she would quickly say, “I would buy the forests and fields all around my house to design and build an amazing public park to share with the community!”

If she has any free time, you will find her hiking, camping, working on constant home improvement projects, cooking or entertaining friends and family! Janie is married and has a son in his twenties, a daughter in college and four ridiculously spoiled cats!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Sunset pinkish-orange (it’s my favorite color)

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
She’s terrible…she won’t let me sit on her lap when she is working!

Describe your life using a movie title
Wizard of Oz, since eventually I clicked my heels together long enough and ended up back home in Pennsylvania!

John graduated from UW Platteville with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering, specializing in structural and geo-technical engineering. His very first paying job was a concrete laborer for four years in his teens, but he does admit he would have enjoyed writing novels in another life. Outside of work, John enjoys reading, movies, board games and spending time with the kids. With any free-time left, he enjoys sculpting miniatures for tabletop games and train-sets.

John and his wife have three kids and a barnyard of animals including two cats, a bunny and 20 chickens!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Probably orange–It’s one of my favorite colors and its unusual.  You have to think outside the box to use it effectively and it stands out.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Pay off my house and buy property for my kids when they grow up!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A pencil and notebook–without a notebook and some kind of writing utensil I would never keep track of my thoughts.

With a landscape architecture degree from Iowa State University, Lori is married with three beautiful daughters and outside of work, she loves being outdoors to enjoy nature, as well as reading, seeing live music, walking and traveling. 

She shared that the most gratifying part in her work is her passion to help clients design and develop spaces they will love and where they can engage in the outdoors!

If you could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, what would you love to do?
National park ranger

What was your very first paid job?
Ice cream parlor hostess

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Music and books

Melissa is a proud mom of three grown children, and shares that she is a wife to someone as adventurous as her as she enjoys adventure sports like skydiving, bungee jumping, and zip lining in the mountains. In addition, she loves long drives that end up in random towns she’s never heard of!

Interestingly, she also keeps a running journal with her kids of “things that make you go HMMMMM…” with entries such as, “why is there caramel coloring in store-bought 100% Tea, since when you brew tea, its naturally that color–why is color added?” If you asked Melissa to build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for her, she responds that she would keep a running log of all the ideas she’s tried that ended with “well, that didn’t turn out like the picture!”…and then alert her of instances when it sees her purchasing the same supplies from Amazon!

Describe your life using a movie title:
My movie would be more along the lines of National Lampoon’s Vacation. As a family on vacation, we drive everywhere we can in the US, and it never fails…the situations we get ourselves into are nothing short of comical!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
I would be a new blend of icy blue… because I love the cold and snow of winter!!

A meaningful quote that sticks in your mind:
“You’re not allowed to complain about the negative things in your life that you have the power to change. To complain and do nothing, is to accept that negativity.”  — My Grandmother

Jacob joined us from University of Wisconsin – Platteville. His very first paid job ever was working for the local park district maintaining facilities, doing grounds keeping and programming. But he loves his career choice since he shares the most gratifying part of his job is seeing a project come together from design development through construction, ultimately helping out the public and providing a better solution.

Outside of work, Jacob enjoys spending family time outdoors, visiting parks and zoos with the kids, along with grilling, skiing, fishing and golfing. He has a wife, three children, a Siberian husky named Madison & a golden retriever named Gunner.

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
I’m punctual on filling food/water bowls, but I don’t enjoy early mornings taking them outside…yet I’ll always play or take a nap with them!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
First set aside enough for my kids future and schooling, then pay off debt and donate/invest some. I would definitely spend time traveling and working less!

Outside of work, Andy enjoys hunting, fishing, following his kids in their escapades and riding his Harley. Something you would not know about Andy from reading his resume is that his great-uncle was Charlton Heston.

Though his very first paying job at a young age was delivering newspapers, Andy shared that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he wants to be a private investigator in Hawaii who lives in a guest house of a novelist and had exclusive use of his car. How’s that for detail?

Andy has three sons, a daughter and a Husky named Bandit!

Describe your life using a movie title:
Unnecessary Roughness -it seems to be a theme at home with 3 teenage boys.

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
My dog would say I sure have a wide range of colorful names for him!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
$5 million on land and waters up-north & $5 million on not letting people find me.

As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Kevin and his wife have a baby, Emerson, a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Leo, a tuxedo cat named Maisy, eight chickens and about 3,000 bees! Outside of work, he enjoys competitive bass fishing, camping, hiking, dog park adventures, and doing upkeep around his house! Interestingly, most of Kevin’s travel throughout the United States took place in college, pulling a boat with a beat-down white Chevy Trail Blazer on the way to bass fishing tournaments in Detroit, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Missouri just to name a few…  

A meaningful quote that sticks in your mind:
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” – Henry David Thoreau

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
White, because nobody colors with a white crayon, therefore, I’d last the longest in the box. 

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
My pup, Leo, would say, “Papa wakes up too early!”

If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
I’d only need one item…A satellite radio to call for help and get the heck off a deserted island!  If you ever saw Cast Away, four years without a dentist would be miserable!

What Matt enjoys most about being on the JSD landscape architect team is his ability to provide ideas on new spaces that solve challenges and grant the wishes of the client! Even though his very first paying job back in his younger years was being a soccer referee, he admits that if he could have any job in the world he would be thrilled to be a professional triathlete!

Outside of the office, Matt enjoys running, skiing, biking and being on the water. He has a twin sister and older brother, both which he laughingly shares are redheads! He also admits that living in Wisconsin his whole life, he has never been to a Packer or Bucks game!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Banana–because if you eat two per day you will live to be 100!

What would your pet say about you if we asked them for a reference?
He’s never home and he forgets to turn off the lights!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Guitar & bike

Serena shares that the most gratifying part of her role at JSD is helping people stay organized so they don’t have to stress with massive multi-tasking. Her very first job ever was waitressing at a 5-star retirement home, but she admits that if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to run a wedding venue!

Outside of work, Serena enjoys playing with her kids, hiking, tubing down the river, and eating gelato by the lake! She has a husband, three children, and a puppy named Cinnamon.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Invest in real estate and buy my husband his dream Jeep.

Describe your life using a movie title:
Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory since my house always has children creating messes but we have ample sweets.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
I need someone to fold all of my laundry – I don’t think an app will help though.

Hannah received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Interestingly, she also received her National Wildfire Coordinating Group firefighter certification! 

Her very first paid job was bagging groceries, but if she could have any job in the world with no worries about income, she would love to open a cake shop and use seasonal flowers sourced from local flower farms to decorate the cakes. In her free time, she can be found gardening, making wildflower bouquets, going on picnics, scrolling pinterest for home decor ideas, or taking a good nap! 

She is the proud parent of two very spoiled cats who are named after King Charles’ granddaughters, Charlotte and Louise.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Robin’s Egg Blue. It was always my favorite and just the prettiest color.

If we were to ask your cats for a reference, what would they say about you?
My cats would probably sabotage my chances of being hired so that I could spend more time with them at home.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
I would build a GIS app so that I could create and analyze spatial data and maps wherever and whenever I want.

With an accounting background from Madison College, Jessica still shares that if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to be a personal cook and laughingly admits her first paying job was at McDonalds! Outside of work she enjoys traveling, drawing, shooting pool & playing darts, and loves the summer and everything that comes with it–swimming, jet skis, beaches, boating, camping, and road trips!

Something you would not know about Jessica from reading her resume is that she made an appearance on a court TV show after being sued, but she won the case!

She has a significant other, three daughters, one grandbaby and a cute furry kitty named Skyla!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Rainbow… my personality is full of color!

Describe your life using a movie title:
Road Trip–I have some crazy friends and the strangest and craziest things happen to me!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
My favorite blanket and lots of sun screen!

Jon attended Fergus Falls Community College and played basketball there before transferring to St. Cloud Technical College for a degree in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering. His very first paying job was at his dad’s salvage yard cleaning the offices and taking parts off smashed up cars! But, he shared that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would enjoy owning a bait and tackle shop!

Outside of the office he enjoy anything outdoors–hunting, fishing, camping, etc.—but now serving more as a chaperone for his two boys who are enjoying the fun! He and his wife have two sons.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would buy enough land for my family and I to live on and hunt then I would open a couple bait and tackle shops.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A fishing rod and unlimited tackle.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys traveling, working out, camping, dancing, and playing with her parents’ dogs! The most gratifying part of her role at JSD has been working with experienced engineers to expand her knowledge and being able to be part of a team that helps make a client happy with the design of their project.

Courtney’s very first paid job was a teaching assistant for kindergarten through 2^nd grade for summer reading and writing classes, but she admits that if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would be a professional dancer! Something you would not know about Courtney is that she took a class focused on learning about Italy and Greece, then took a two-week trip to the countries, including a three-day cruise around the Greek Islands where she hopes to go back to someday!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
I would be a dark blue or purple color. These colors are known to be rather calming and relaxing which represents my personality well! 

If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A toothbrush and soap to shower.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would pay off all of mine and my family’s debts, spend a year (or more!) traveling, and when I came home I would build a house and buy a new car.

Tyler has a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering from St. Cloud Technical and Community College. His very first job was serving as a “dock boy” at a local resort, taking care of the resort grounds, selling bait, helping clients with boats/lifts, and putting in or pulling out docks in the freezing spring and fall water. But what’s his dream job? He enjoys the investigative service branch of national parks!

One thing you would not know about Tyler is that he was raised around horses with a grandmother who had a barn with seven Arabian horses. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, smoking meat/food, and cutting wood (more of an obligation!) He and his wife have three kids, a black lab named Riggins and 10 chickens!

If you could build a phone app to help you do something, what would it do?
Something that could somehow cut, split, and stack wood for me.

If you were shipwrecked on an island, what are two items you think you’d need?
If basic human needs are provided, then matches for a fire and a cocktail.

Josh attended Washington State University for his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree and the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. While his very first paid job was shoveling some type of manure and clearing brush, he admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would be a classic arms dealer.

When Josh is not watching Badger basketball or Washington State University football, he can be found chasing birdies on the golf course, marsh, or fields.  He also claims to be husband and father to none but an uncle of MANY!

As a graduate of Madison Area Technical College, Brett’s very first paid job was working the concession stand for the City of Watertown’s aquatic center. But Brett admits that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would love to go out west and guide mule deer hunts. Outside of work, you’ll find him taking part in hunting, fishing and playing softball!

Brett has a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Maggie!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it:
A boat, truck, and cooler–that’s all I need!

Describe your life using a movie title:
Stepbrothers, because that’s what it feels like living with my roommates!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you:
A speaker and something to play music off of!

Outside of work, Gale enjoys photography, traveling, and reading and said that if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would be a photographer and/or writer. Her very first paying job was baby-sitting at age 11, and it was very competitive since there were four girls around the same age who would try to be the first to welcome new families with small children to the neighborhood to get their babysitting business! This aligns with her favorite quote she lives by: “Tough times never last, but tough people do”– Robert H. Schuller.

Something you wouldn’t know about Gale is the fact that she labels herself an ambivert, sharing that most of her friends and family consider her extremely extroverted, but she’s also introverted, valuing her alone time to recharge and refresh her mind. 

Describe your life using a movie title:
La Dolce Vita because I love to travel to Italy, enjoying the “sweet life” with my family there.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Transport me anywhere I want to go.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Journal & Pen

Zach has degrees from Winona State University and Mid-State Technical College. He admits that the most gratifying part of his job is being outside, viewing various landscapes and seeing what they have to offer while enjoying the wildlife he gets to occasionally encounter.

Something you would not know about Zach from reading his resume is that he went to Europe to play hockey in high school. Speaking of high school, Zach’s very first job was constructing fences for livestock, but if he could have any job in the world, he would love to be a cinematic hunting personality!

Outside of work, Zach enjoys live theater, classical art, ice fishing, hunting (especially ducks) and hockey.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It would track DNR-collared animals.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A rifle and Netflix.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would buy Mississippi River land in Louisiana “Peace”

He admits the best part of his job at JSD is being a part of a process that will build something people will use and enjoy! But he also admits that if he could have any job in the world he would LOVE to be a professional golfer. Other hobbies include hockey, hunting, traveling, hiking, fishing, movies and video games.

One of his best memories is a road trip with my family in a RV all around Canada and Northeastern United States, seeing every great lake! Chuck has a wife, along with a yellow Labrador named Bauer and a Blue Tick Coon Hound named Domino!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It would be able to look up any movie I want and allow me to watch it from the app!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Friends to keep me company and alcohol to make it better!

Describe your life using a movie title:
Ferris Bueller’s Day off. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Not everything needs to be taken serious and it’s alright to relax and have fun.

Chuck has a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and shares that his favorite part of his job is getting to dig holes! Laughingly, when Chuck was asked what job in the world he would love to do if he didn’t have to be concerned about income, he immediately shared, “digging holes,” which also happened to be his first paying job he had in his younger years! Chuck loves digging holes…

Outside of work he loves sports and recreation overall, and loves to spoil his cat!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Faded red….because I can be found often wearing a faded red sweatshirt.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would try to find who lost the ticket and if I’m unable to do that, I would give to a worthy cause.  I don’t play the lottery and wouldn’t want to take someone else’s money.

If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Solar powered satellite phone and a chair (preferably comfortable and weather-resistant).

Dean’s very first paying job was mowing yards and shoveling snow, but ideally, his favorite job would allow him to draw–oil pastels and pencils–as well as woodworking, which explains why outside of work, Dean enjoys woodworking, drawing, gardening and water skiing.

He and his wife have two boys and a chocolate lab named Mudd!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Orange—“it’s the happiest color”, says Bob Ross.

Describe your life using a movie title?
The Big Lebowski: I pretty much roll with situations around that I can’t do anything about….

If we asked your pet for a reference, what would it say about you?
“He’s the guy that doesn’t let me do anything!”

Her very first-paying job was being a cook in a restaurant, but now outside of work, Deb enjoys reading and crocheting, especially the fine-laced doilies in which she admits she has probably crocheted HUNDREDS over the years after she taught herself how to crochet from a book. Something you would not know about Deb from reading her resume is that she talked to Adam Brody from the show “The O.C.”  for 30 minutes and did not realize it was him until the following day.  She also met Bart Starr, Kenny Rogers and Henry Winkler!

Deb is married with 5 children and 8 grandchildren!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I’d pay off my bills, give to charity and then travel!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
I would be a shade of blue, the color of the ocean on a warm tropical sunny beach.

Christie has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Southern Illinios University-Carbondale. Her very first paying job was working at the Illinois State Fair, but if she could have any job in the world and not worry about income, she would love to work with families looking to adopt children!

Something you would NOT know about Christie from her resume is that she is a Black Irishman—this came from the Irish that lived on the West coast of Ireland. The Spanish invaded many times and thus there are many dark Irish that look as if they are Spanish or Italian. Her sister and brother have fair skin/blue eyes, while her dad’s side of the family has black hair/dark eyes, but they are 100% Irish!

Outside of work, she enjoys biking, hiking, reading and traveling and loves spending time with her husband and two grown children.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Turquoise: makes me think of the ocean and beach!

Describe your life using a movie title?
The Wizard of OZ:  If you stay true to yourself, stay on path, and keep moving, good things will come!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Explain everything I need to know when I’m confused by technology.

With a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from UW-Madison, Taryn also has a Certificate in Sustainability from UW-Madison and will be integrating environmental services into the already well-established sectors offered at JSD to assist clients on many kinds of projects.

Taryn’s first job ever was working as a line chef at Panera Bread, but if she could have any job in the world, she would love to be a travel agent, specifically one that gets to travel to different resorts around the world to recommend to clients!  Outside of work, Taryn enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time on Wisconsin’s many lakes. Taryn and her husband have one dog named Koda.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Sky blue–some of my favorite days are spent in a hammock near a lake just looking up at the sky.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
I would love to have an app to kill the bugs that manage to make their way inside of my house so then I wouldn’t have to cover them with a box or cup until my husband gets home to dispose of them.

Describe your life using a movie title?
I would go with “We Bought a Zoo” because……….
1. Who wouldn’t want to live at a zoo, and
2. I love to solve problems collaboratively

With a BA degree in graphic design from Edgewood College, Jessica admits that if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would be a professional organizer. Her very first job out of college was doing data entry at Lands’ End!

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys cleaning, organizing/decluttering, reading, watching Formula 1, and downhill skiing. A meaningful quote that sticks in her mind is: “Information is only useful when it can be understood.” – Muriel Cooper

If we asked for a reference from your pets, what would they say?
She doesn’t understand how hungry I am.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I’d buy 80 acres of land to build a small house on.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Sunscreen and a solar powered Kindle.

Before attending Madison College for his work in surveying, John shares that his first ever full-time job as a youngster was babysitting. His favorite part about JSD is working alongside a great team of individuals and when he’s not at work, John loves traveling with his wife and working with the Madison Sports Car Club at the race track to put on races. He also has two cats.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Give half to charities and spend the rest on traveling

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A boat and directions to the nearest town!

Interestingly, Mike graduated from Luther College with a major in Physics then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, with supplemental classes at Madison Area Technical College to aid in obtaining his professional licensure.

His very first paying job was as a paper boy at age 12, but Mike admits if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would simply travel the United States on his Harley! Something you would not know about Mike from reading his resume is that he literally shot two deer with one bullet–the second deer was standing right behind the front one and was completely unseen until he walked up to them!

Outside of work, he enjoys refinishing old furniture, hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with family, and riding his 2007 CVO Harley! Mike has four children: a son and three daughters!

Interestingly, Kal started his own business six years ago and holds a U.S. Patent on a product he designed, manufactures and sells. But he admits that even though his first job was on a farm cutting hay, feeding cattle, and other chores, if he could have any job in the world, he would love to have his own hunting show!

Outside of work, Kal enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and racing, in addition to sports and traveling.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it? 
I would purchase a few fun items, like a new truck, hunting equipment, then buy some investment properties, donate some to friends and family, then travel.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Red-My favorite color!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Tools & a sail to build a sail boat to leave the island!

With a bachelor’s degree from NMSU in Las Cruces, NM, Jim also has his Professional Licensure in Michigan and Wisconsin and is a First Degree Black Belt in karate! His very first job ever was a lawn business at age 11 (with a sister driving him from site to site), but if he could have any job in the world, not worrying about income, he’d love to be a restaurateur and chef for intimate dining (like just 20 people) with a set menu overlooking scenic landscape (and it would just be two nights a week!)

Outside of work, Jim enjoys sporting clays and cooking but also has a knack for picking up unwanted stowaways in the work truck–extricating a goat from the truck proved to be the most difficult of tasks!

He has a wife of 28 years, two kids (a boy & a girl, one of them grown), and a French Bulldog. 

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
In a box of 24, there are 5 expressions for the color orange.  I would be the ever-variegating color of vermillion which is splashed upon the side of a canyon wall as the last light of day fades into night.

Describe your life using a movie title?
Crocodile Dundee:  Willing to go on a walk-about even if it is outside of one’s own comfort.

If we asked your dog for a reference on you, what would he say?              
Dependable for taking on walks even in winter; but a bit stingy with the yummy treats.

With an Associates Degree in electronics, Jerry shares that his first ever paying job was picking up garbage at the local mall, but if he could have any job in the world, he would actually do what he’s doing now–surveying!

Something you would not know about Jerry is that his high school bowling team was the state champions in 1978 and 1979! He also has a large music collection and enjoys spending time with his son who attends the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. On the side, he enjoys brewing beer!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
The color of beer…enough said.

Describe your life using a movie title?
Hoosiers: No one expected me to make it!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It would help me sort my huge music collection!

As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Isaac is a licensed professional engineer but says that if he could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he would probably be a famous music producer and singer! His first paying job was scoring volleyball games at his church.

Outside of work, Isaac enjoys board games, hiking and running, and Isaac would brag that he ran a 4:25 mile in high school! He has a partner Meghan, Puppy Bast, and Kitty Zoey!

What would your pet say about you if we asked it for a reference?
My puppy would say I’m the best because I never leave the house and play with him whenever he wants.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Probably buy some houses in Europe and NYC and around the world.  Maybe start an expensive art collection.

Interestingly, Steve is also a UAS Remote Pilot, PADI Open Water Diver and even has a degree in Occupational Studies at the Culinary Institute of America!  Something you would NOT know from his resume is that he was a chef on an expedition cruise ship and sailed to all seven continents and over 65 countries!

Even though his very first job was babysitting, then working at an ice cream parlor, he shares that he absolutely loves working on ALTA surveys in his current role, but would also love to do travel writing! Outside of work he enjoys boating, canoeing, geocaching and gardening.

Steve is married with two kids and a collie!

What would your pet say about you if we asked it a reference
He hands out tough love but is fair and caring.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Move traffic out of the way during busy times on the beltline.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A hammock and a dog.

Sarah’s first paying job ever was being a starter at a golf course, directing players to the first tee and controlling pace of play. But she admitted that if she could pick any job in the world, she would love working at a beach bar in a tropical destination serving drinks to people from all over the world! Outside of work she enjoys traveling, working out, hitting the family cabin, boating, and watching her kids’ sporting events.

Sarah is married with three kids and an English Springer Spaniel named Ruby.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Confetti crayon to represent positivity, fun and being social.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
I would develop a robot to fold all the laundry (and an app to control the robot). 

If we went to your pet for a reference on you, what would they say?
“She is always busy multi-tasking and I wish she would just sit down so I can snooze on her lap!”

As a graduate of Michigan Technological University, Craig shared that it’s most gratifying to see his work on paper getting put in the ground. His first job ever was in a grocery store, but outside of work, Craig has a wife and six girls who love vacations in the Upper Peninsula, visiting waterfalls.

If you could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, what would you love to do?
Film Critic – Watch movies and get to complain about them while still getting paid.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A satellite phone with GPS.

Michael’s first job he ever had was “head” lawn mower across the street from his house, but if you ask him what he would love to do if he could have any job in the world, his big desire is to be a guide for kayak trips around the Apostle Islands. Outside of work he enjoys biking, kayaking, backpacking, camping and really anything outdoors!

Michael has a wife, three kids, one dog and a newt!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
Slowly!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Remind me who I’m talking to.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A hammock and an umbrella.

With a Civil Engineering Degree from UW-Milwaukee, Austin has his Engineer in Training certificate, but admits that if he could have any job in the world, he’d love to be Bernie the Brewer and watch every game up in the “chalet”, while going down the slide after every homerun! Outside of the office, Austin enjoys being outdoors–especially hunting, fishing, golf, and baseball/softball!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Tell me where trophy fish are hiding!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A fishing rod and cold beer…

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
After giving some to my family and friends, I would buy land up north for hunting along with a house on a secluded lake property.

Interestingly, Kekoa has an Airframe and Powerplant License with multiple aircraft certificates, and also recently had a Realtor License. He and his wife became foster parents at age 22 and have remained doing so since—he shares it has been one of the greatest, and by far the most challenging, things they have ever done!

If Kekoa could have any job in the world, he’d love to be a missionary in Africa with his family. Outside of work, Kekoa loves outdoor recreational activities such as boating, wakeboarding, skiing, & hiking. He also enjoys history, real estate, aviation and reading and loves to travel (especially internationally).

Kekoa is married with two kids and has a goldendoodle named Mia.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would donate 1 million right away then use the rest to buy more real estate investments and travel the world.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Pay my taxes without having to upload all my information and not cost an arm and a leg.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A satellite phone (so I could call for help) and a book to read while I wait for the boat to arrive.

Even though her first paying job ever was working at Burger King, Stephanie admits she MUCH MORE enjoyed her hobby of competing nationally in synchronized figure skating! Outside of work, she enjoys running, weightlifting and reading while also watching her kids play in all of their activities! She has a husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Something that yells at my kids when they try to ignore my calls or texts!

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Shoes and wine

With an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Madison Area Technical College, Nathan admits that as much as he loves his career in surveying, he remembers back to his very first paying job where he worked the concessions stand for a local sports complex! He collects sports memorabilia and loves watching any Wisconsin sports teams. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys playing softball in the summer, and snowboarding in the winter and especially loves playing with his three dogs: Bronny, Scooby & Gretchen.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would drive around the country in a motorhome and visit every baseball stadium!

Describe your life using a movie title:
It would be any Adam Sandler movie because I find humor in most things…

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
A Lawn chair and sunglasses.

Interestingly, Whitney’s first-ever paid job was cleaning a farm supply store and mopping the floor, but if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would like to be a dog walker since she loves going for walks and can’t imagine any dog that wouldn’t enjoy the same!

Something you would NOT know about Whitney from reading her resume is that between her and her husband, they have nearly 30 nieces and nephews with more on the way! When she’s not in the office, Whitney enjoys traveling to Northern Wisconsin to spend time with family and spending time outdoors.

She has a husband, three children and a dog.

If we asked your pet for a reference, what would they say about you?
She is a push over.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Coffee and a kindle.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
$10 million is not enough for my goals!

Jan attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for business administration and marketing as well as Edgewood College for her Masters of Business Administration. Jan’s first job she ever held was working at a pharmacy in high school, but if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she has always said since she was little that she wanted to be a flight attendant!

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in the Windy City of Chicago, reading, her workout routine, scenic country rides, badger game tailgating, studying functional medicine, and also volunteering for her local church’s clothes closet for children.

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
Iridescent caterpillar green because it’s a happy color.

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
I would start a foundation for the less fortunate.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Answer my emails.

As a student of Marquette University, he was also captain of the water ski team (when not studying!). His very first paying job was babysitting at a young age, but if he could have any job in the world, he would love to be a nature photographer! Outside of the office, he enjoys golf, hiking, photographer and cooking!

Patrick and his wife enjoy their rat terrier named Benny!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why? 
Duck Leg Orange – On the surface everything may appear calm, but below the surface there’s a lot at work.

Describe your life using a movie title.
Gladiator – because I like to entertain.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It would tell me the best hikes to go on during certain times of the year and provide how busy the trails are.

Interestingly, Michael has a degree in music, and a master’s in landscape architecture from the University of Colorado, Denver where he also won the Dean’s Award, a tuition-reimbursement for academic success!

Outside of work, he enjoys coaching his kids’ sports teams, going on outdoor family adventures, snow skiing, biking and experimenting in his back yard! If Michael could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, he was quick to share his skills in playing table tennis professionally (and traveling the world to do so!)

His first paying job was in high school doing grounds maintenance for an airport where he got to weld, drive a dump truck, dig big holes with tractors, work on runway lights and even occasionally see the Smashing Pumpkins band jump in and out of their private jet!

Michael has a wife, three children and a dog named Bolt.

A meaningful quote:
“A city is a complex series of events.” – Lawrence Halprin (reminds Michael that a well-designed space should activate people to some effect)

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Predict snowfall amounts so I could plan better ski trips.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
Spotify and a great set of speakers.

Damon’s first ever paying job was detasseling corn, but he admits that if he could have any job in the world, he’d love to be a fishing guide! Outside of work, Damon enjoys spending time with family and especially taking in some live music. He also has a great time chasing birds with his dogs!

Damon and his wife have two daughters and two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference? 
“He shoots the birds, but I go get em’!”

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
My dog and some music….

Natalie’s very first paid job at age 16 was at a sub and ice cream shop called The Chocolate Factory where she got to try all the different flavors of ice cream! But if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to work in a greenhouse with her abundance of house plants, tending to them all day!

Something you would NOT know from Natalie’s resume is that she is NOT a natural runner, but while in college, challenged herself to train for the Madison Marathon in 2018 which is still one of her proudest accomplishments! Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, especially backpacking and camping, and loves to be outdoors biking, swimming, downhill skiing, or playing pickleball! When she’s not outside, you can probably find her curled up with a good book or working on her most recent crochet project. 

Natalie lives with her boyfriend and their cat Annabelle.

Who is a person/mentor you look up to or maybe a meaningful quote that sticks in your mind?
“Never be so kind you forget to be clever. Never be so clever you forget to be kind.” – Taylor Swift

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island and your basic human needs—such as food and water—were provided, what other two items would you want to have with you?
The Hunger Games book, which I could read over and over again, and an iPod to listen to Taylor Swift music!

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
My cat Annabelle would say that I should quit my job so I can give her attention and cuddles all day. And that I should start waking up at 5 am to feed her.

Jeff shares that his favorite part of being on the JSD team is providing clients with innovative site designs and construction services that maximize their vision and provide communities with added opportunities and environmentally sound facilities. Jeff was a member of the Wisconsin Earth Movers Association (WEMA) Board of Directors from 2000-2007 and the Wisconsin Technology Council – Governor’s Business Plan Finalist in 2017.

Interestingly, Jeff admits he loves to “invent stuff” that solve real world problems, and he is actually is working with the U.S. Patent Office on a Flood Barrier System. He would also admit he has other small-level inventions that haven’t left his garage yet! Jeff has a wife, four children, two grandchildren and a dog!

If you have a pet(s), what would they say about you if we asked for a reference?
He is such a sucker. I can get a snack anytime that I ask!

Describe your life using a movie title:
Big Jake, a 1971 John Wayne movie.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
Truth Meter

As a Purdue University graduate, something you would not know about Suzanne from her resume is that she was a state champion bowler in middle school. Her very first paid job was working as a cashier at a neighbor’s hardware store, but if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to have a job that involved a job with travel, helping to ensure people always feel appreciated at the workplace.

Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys cooking and traveling and watching her son’s sporting events–high school basketball and track (long jump). She also has an Akita Mutt Mix Dog named Harry and a Cat named Fancy!

If you were added as a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?
I would be a shade of yellow. Yellow is my favorite color.

If we asked your dog for a reference on you, what would it say?
I am loyal and caring.

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
It would keep my dog in the yard. He is 14 years old and stopped listening to me about 3-4 years ago. He loves to wander the neighborhood and bother the neighbors.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University, her love of landscape design carries over into life outside of work. Even though Gwen’s first ever paying job was serving as cashier at Michael’s Craft store, if she could have any job in the world and didn’t have to necessarily be concerned about income, she would love to work at Hoffmaster State Park in Michigan as a park ranger so she could walk around outside and enjoy nature.

Outside of work, something you would NOT know about Gwen from reading her resume is that she can figure skate and takes lessons on the weekends! She also enjoys doing anything outside–camping, hiking, biking and swimming. After work on a nice day you most likely would find her walking down along the lake, or on a rainy day, curled up on the couch with a book!

How would you describe your life using a movie title?
Probably Hocus Pocus, as my life is full of my fun, crazy family full of sisters!

If you could build a brand-new phone app to do something helpful for you, what would it do?
I would want it to read my mind throughout the week of all the foods I craved and create a grocery list by the end of the week!

If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million, how do you spend it?
If I were forced to spend it, I would buy a large lake house on Lake Michigan for my extended family to enjoy together!