Archives: Talent

Neal Frasier, PE, CSRT

Before joining SKA, Neal began his career as a curtainwall CAD technician. After obtaining his engineering degree, he designed residential timber buildings and mixed-use podium buildings while working at an Atlanta structural engineering firm. In SKA’s Charleston office, Neal has worked on various projects spanning from an NFL stadium to 18th century buildings. In his […]

Kirk Stanford, PE, LEED AP

Kirk oversees projects from start to finish, including contract administration and hands-on field observation throughout construction. He has in-depth experience with all types of structures and materials including concrete, steel, masonry, wood, stucco, EIFS, windows, and brings the most project experience in coastal developments, historic buildings, and stadiums. Expanding his creativity beyond his engineering work, […]

Benny Cox, EI

Benny is a senior mechanical analyst with experience in HVAC system design and construction administration. His primary responsibilities include project management, mechanical design and construction administration for large commercial and industrial systems. Fields of specialization include HVAC design for hospitals, laboratories, industrial & commercial facilities, clean rooms, schools, office buildings, kitchens, estimating. Despite living on a […]

Diarra Swinson, CPD

Diarra enjoys the satisfaction of designing new buildings and the challenge of the constraints on partial renovations by making the best of the preexisting systems. The Greensboro Aquatic Center is perhaps the project that he is particularly proud of. Diarra likes sports and most outdoor activities, classic cars, and motorcycles. He loves to share new experiences with his two children […]

Stephen Robinson, PE, LEED AP

Stephen rose through the ranks from the manager of the Building Solutions Group in Greensboro and a vice president to his current position of SKA president. In addition to leading our 7-office firm, he is responsible for the technical and administrative review of services performed by our project managers. Stephen takes pleasure in seeing people accomplish […]

Eric Couch, PE

Eric enjoys the variety that being a Building Envelope Consulting Engineer provides.  He has worked on or managed many different types of projects, ranging from single-family residential buildings to high-rise commercial. Eric enjoys the problem-solving aspect of the work, which includes performing failure investigations, performing peer reviews of Architectural Drawings on new construction, and developing details […]

Brett Adamson, PE, LEED AP BD+C

Brett has vast experience in structural and building envelope consulting. investigation, design, construction administration for a variety of building systems and is adept at managing projects from across our engineering service lines. He values clients and relationship building so not surprisingly, the best part of his job is interacting with people and asking questions. Brett loves […]

Ralph Mills, PE

Ralph’s responsibilities include structural project management, planning, quality control, and training. He loves the engineering process of working through challenges with SKA staff and consultants to find solutions for clients. He is an asset and sounding board to his structural engineering team and extends this collaborative disposition to SKA’s clients. Ralph met the girl who […]