Ryan Engineering Our Team
Interested in joining the team? Send your resume and cover letter to info@ryanstructural.com
Dan Ryan, PE SE
President | Joined Ryan Engineering in 1989
Dan grew up working on engineering projects under the direction of his father, LD Ryan, the founder of Ryan Engineering. From an early age, he was busy building a log cabin, pouring concrete, welding trusses, fabricating machinery, and building houses and churches. He learned to draft by hand on a board in high school. Dan has been practicing engineering for over 25 years, working on a wide range of projects. In addition to structural engineering, he enjoys teaching and mentoring students. Dan is actively involved with a school teaching engineering technology in remote areas of Southeast Asia (Thailand and Myanmar). Teaching in these settings requires a lot of creative problem solving due to limited resources and cultural differences; simple things like access to power, machine shops, replacement parts, and construction materials cannot be taken for granted.
Toby Thompson, MSLE
CEO | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2000
Toby brings a variety of practical strengths to the Ryan Engineering team. He has worked in engineering, architectural design, construction, and management for over 35 years. Since joining the firm, Toby has held multiple engineering and management roles. In his current role as CEO, he provides leadership and administrative oversight for the company. Toby earned a degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education from Emmaus Bible College, and two degrees from John Brown University: a bachelor’s degree in Building Construction Design and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Ethics.
Q+A with Toby
Marcia Snediker
CFO & Office Manager | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2007
Marcia is our Chief Financial Officer and Office manager. When people ask what she does at the company, Marcia most often says, “Well, I don’t do engineering”. Marcia acts as our accountant, bookkeeper, human resources specialist, advisor, and birthday dessert chef – clearly, she is the glue that holds our firm together! Marcia enjoys helping those she works with to do their jobs better by serving them in any way she can. She is often heard saying, “I’ll take care of it.”
Q+A with Marcia
Andrew Bradford, PE SE
Director | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2008
Andrew leads our Building Envelope Division at Ryan Engineering. He grew up on the gulf coast of Texas in the Houston metroplex and moved to Northwest Arkansas to complete a Bachelor of Engineering from John Brown University. Later, Andrew earned a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Arkansas and became a licensed Professional and Structural Engineer. He has a diverse background in structural engineering and is an expert in architectural components of building envelope systems including blast-resistant glazing, commercial glazing, and flood mitigation systems.
Q+A with Andrew
Jacob Fisher, PE SE
Director | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2008
Jacob oversees our Structures Division at Ryan Engineering. He is experienced in a wide range of projects, including building design, industrial structures, and municipal engineering projects. Not only is Jacob a registered Professional and Structural Engineer, but he also offers hands-on experience in the construction industry. With this background, he brings a variety of practical strengths, technical skills, and innovative solutions to our team that enable us to deliver successful projects.
Q+A with Jacob
Brent Snyder, PE
Senior Engineer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2007
Brent has extensive design experience with architectural components of building envelope systems. His primary areas of focus include curtainwall systems, flood barriers, embeds, guardrails, and glass analysis using MEPLA software. Brent has a Bachelor of Engineering from John Brown University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Q+A with Brent
Teva Meegan, EI
Structural Designer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2021
Teva grew up in East Arkansas and moved to NWA to attend The University of Arkansas and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. During his time at the UofA, he focused on both structural and environmental electives. He joined Ryan Engineering’s Building Envelope in 2021 as a Structural Designer and currently focuses on curtain wall and storefront systems.
Q+A with Teva
Adrienne Jaspers
Proposal Coordinator | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2019
Adrienne is the Proposal Coordinator for our Building Envelope Division. Prior to joining our team, Adrienne worked at Kawneer, an Arconic Company, for twelve years. Her roles there included project engineer, application engineer, Western Order Pursuit Manager, and finally, sales representative for the Seattle Territory. An alum of John Brown University, Adrienne returned to Northwest Arkansas along with her husband and three children. Adrienne brings years of sales experience along with knowledge of engineering practices to the team at Ryan Engineering.
Q+A with Adrienne
Jeff Cottos
Lead Façade Designer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2021
Jeff Cottos joined our team in 2021 to start up the Drafting Department for the Building Envelope Division and serve as its Lead Façade Designer. With an entire career in the Building Envelope Industry, Jeff’s experience includes management, application engineering, drafting, takeoff, fabrication, and CNC programming.
Originally from Northeast Ohio, after finishing school in Indiana, Jeff made his way to Springdale, Arkansas, to begin his career working for Kawneer. Jeff left the Northwest Arkansas area to work for product manufacturers and glazing contractors in Dallas, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Sheboygan, WI. His career brought him full circle back to NWA this year, along with his wife, Char, who also has a lengthy career in the Building Envelope industry.
Q+A with Jeff
Dee Rhymer
Façade Designer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2022
Dee Rhymer joined our Building Envelope Division in 2022 as a Façade Designer. Her degrees in construction engineering and computer-aided drafting along with 26+ years of experience in the fenestration industry make Dee’s skill set a perfect match for her role at Ryan Engineering. Before joining the RE Team, Dee worked for 19 years as a self-employed contract CAD drafter, project manager, and estimator.
Dee grew up in Golden City, MO, and attended Missouri Southern State University and Pittsburg State University. She now lives in Northeastern Oklahoma with her husband, Joel, and has two grown sons, Jacob and Samuel.
Q+A with Dee
Mark Murray, EI
Structural Designer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2019
Mark was born and raised in Mid-Missouri; he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. During his time at Missouri S&T, Mark led a student design team that worked on building projects with Habitat for Humanity. After completing his degree in the spring of 2019, Mark joined our Structures division at Ryan Engineering.
Q+A with Mark
Caleb LeBow, EI
Structural Designer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2020
Caleb was born and raised in the Arkansas River Valley. After coming to Northwest Arkansas to pursue his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, he stayed to research concrete cracking in Arkansas bridge decks and earned a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in structures. Caleb was very involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers, during his time in school. Before joining the Ryan Engineering Team in 2020 as a Structural Designer, his professional work allowed him to attain a background in pre-engineered metal and commercial buildings.
Q+A with Caleb
Dmitrii Golovichev
Structural Designer | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2021
Dmitrii, or less formally known to us as Dima, was born and raised in Siberia. He received his first Civil Engineering degree in Siberia before relocating to work at the Moscow University of Civil Engineering as a Structural Engineer. In 2016, Dima was awarded funding to study abroad and completed a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structures from the University of Florida. Passionate about engineering with over six years of experience in the structural design of buildings, bridges, forensic engineering, construction management, and BIM, Dima has passed his PE exam and will soon obtain his Professional Engineer License. Dima joined our team in 2021 as a Structural Designer working with the structures division.
Q+A with Dmitrii
Emily Crafton
Accounts Receivable Manager | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2021
Emily joined our team in the spring of 2021. She brings perspective, attention to detail, and clear communication to her role as Accounts Receivable Manager. Her unique perspective comes, in part, from her childhood spent in French-speaking West Africa, where she lived in the Guinean highlands, central Cote d’Ivoire, and near the Senegalese coast. In 2007, Emily moved to Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where she earned a degree in Secondary Education at John Brown University. After graduation, Emily taught high school history for nine years. The efficiency and resourcefulness she developed in the classroom have become strong assets in her current position managing invoicing, project data, and client information.
Q+A with Emily
Kelly Callahan
Licensing Specialist | Joined Ryan Engineering in 2016
Kelly moved from Napa Valley, California to attend Multnomah Bible College in Portland, OR. After completing her degree in Bible, Kelly returned to California, where she founded Mt. View Distributing, a small company that provided specialized gifts for corporations. In 2013, Kelly and her family relocated to Siloam Springs, AR, where she provides ongoing support for a local church along with her husband, who is the head pastor. Kelly joined our team in November of 2016 as our licensing specialist. In addition to licensing support, she assists with data collection and entry and file organization.