Pancakes with Principals is an interview series created by Fresno YMF featuring experienced engineers from various local firms. Join us as we discuss topics including career paths, workplace dynamics, current events, and professional development with featured Civil Engineering Leaders within our community. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our members to connect within, outreach to our community, and bridge the gap between students and professionals.

It is our goal to open these interview sessions to all of our members and eventually make these in-person events with actual pancake breakfasts.  But for now, we are settling for the COVID-friendly alternative - Zoom gatherings!

Recordings of our previous Pancakes with Principals conference calls are featured below and on our Fresno YMF Youtube Page.

Guest 4: Doug Taylor

Today's guest is Doug Taylor, Technical Services Manager for Outback Materials, a concrete supplier in the Fresno/Madera area as well as surrounding mountain communities from Yosemite to Kings Canyon. Doug currently develops and manages quality control processes and supervises field and laboratory technicians. Doug is a Licensed Civil Engineer who has had a diverse range of experience in the civil engineering industry that includes serving as an officer in the US Air Force in Alaska, an extensive career in the Construction Materials Testing and Inspection industry, as well as a twelve-year tenure with Cal Fire. He has served as President of the ASCE Fresno Branch (twice) and the San Francisco Section of ASCE. Currently he’s the ASCE Disaster Preparedness Chair for California, or Region 9 as classified by ASCE and is an instructor for the Safety Assessment Program also known as SAP. For more information on the SAP program contact Doug at [email protected]. For More information on Outback Materials Visit their website at https://www.outbackmaterials.com​.

Guest 3: Noelle Willbanks

Our third guest is Noelle Wilbanks, President of Willbanks Environmental Consulting, WEC. Noelle is a Licensed Civil Engineer with over 15 years experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, permitting, compliance, and construction. WEC offers comprehensive, professional services to both private and public-sector clients. Their capabilities include environmental consulting, remediation system design and construction, environmental compliance and site closeouts. For more information on WEC visit their website at http://www.willbanksenvco.com/.

Guest 2: On Man Lau

Our second guest is On Man Lau, South Valley Regional Manager and Board of Directors Member at BSK Associates. On Man is a registered civil engineer and geotechnical engineer who oversees the Bakersfield and Fresno Offices. BSK Associates provide Geotechnical Engineering Services, Analytical Laboratory Services, Construction Materials Testing and Engineering Services, and Environmental and Natural Resource Services. For more information on BSK visit their website at https://www.bskassociates.com/.

Guest 1: David HOrn

Our first guest is David Horn, Principal Engineer at Yamabe and Horn Engineering, Inc. David is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor who oversees all surveying services provided by office and field staff. As a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) David also serves local small business in guidance to increase accessibility and reduce risk of ADA lawsuits. For more information on Yamabe & Horn Engineering Visit their website at https://yandhengr.com/.

If you or someone you know is interested in being featured in one of our future Pancakes with Principals interview sessions, please email [email protected].