“We like to find creative and independent problem solvers. We give our people the technology they need to do their job and the freedom in which to do it. That’s our culture in a nutshell.”
Russell A. Skrabut, PE Principal & CEO
Experience the
Genesis Difference
A Lasting Partnership
Our job doesn’t stop when the initial project ends. Instead, we strive to be a valued long-term partner with our builders, industry professionals, and most importantly, you.
Passion for the Craft
No one on our team is just in it for the paycheck. We truly love what we do, and it shows in the engineering work and care we provide for our clients.
Innovation & Creativity
As problem solvers, we thrive when faced with a challenge. That means you can trust us to create innovative, outside-the-box solutions that meet your unique needs.
A Caring Team
At Genesis, relationships matter. Whether it’s our clients, team members, or collaborators, we put others first and desire to steward our responsibilities well.
Diverse Expertise
We value a well-rounded team with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. That’s why we’re able to provide full-service engineering solutions under one roof.
Systematic Professionalism
Always taking a systematic approach to our work, we bring a high level of organization, responsive communication, and professionalism to every project.
our leaders
Russell Skrabut, P.E., SI, LEED AP
Principal & CEO
Tennessee Office
raskrabut@geneng.netRussell provides structural engineering design and works closely with each project team. Mr. Skrabut has over 27 years of structural engineering design and project management experience. His extensive design experience includes a variety of structural systems, including cast-in-place, post-tensioned concrete, steel, wood, aluminum, and deep foundation systems across the country and the Caribbean. He is well versed in project management, coordination, and construction of multi-disciplined design/engineering teams. Mr. Skrabut has proven his ability to solve problems and produce cost-effective structural system designs, has developed strong client relationships, and promoted business growth with design professionals of all levels. His experience includes a significant amount of projects completed under the design-build delivery method which comes directly from an ability to envision construction sequencing and cost savings measures early in the process.
EDUCATION:
Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Science – Architectural Engineering
University of Central Florida – Graduate Studies
Adjunct Professor – Tennessee State University
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Tennessee and multiple other states
Russell Skrabut, P.E., SI, LEED AP
Principal & CEO
C.W. Yong, P.E., S.E., SI, LEED AP
Principal & Managing Member
Tennessee Office
cwyong@geneng.netMr. Yong is a registered structural engineer with 23 years of experience in structural design of large-scale hospitality and entertainment venues, along with specialty themed, multi-family and mixed-use projects. Design experience includes a variety of structural systems, including light gauge load bearing wall system, cast-in-place, and post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel system across the country. He brings experience from working in a full-service engineering environment delivering coordinated products and services. Serving as the Project Manager for multiple projects, he works closely with the architectural and ownership team and is responsible for delivery of the structural, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky – Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
University of Kentucky – Master of Science Civil Engineering
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Tennessee and multiple other states
PUBLICATIONS:
Dynamic Analysis Responding to Ground Motion Induced by Blasting. Structural Engineer Magazine, December 2013
C.W. Yong, P.E., S.E., SI, LEED AP
Principal & Managing Member
Victoria Robertson, P.E., LEED AP
Principal & Senior Mechanical Engineer
Tennessee Office
vrobertson@geneng.netVictoria provides mechanical design expertise along with mechanical drawings and specifications on each project. She works closely with the project team coordinating the MEP portion of every project. Ms. Robertson is a professional mechanical engineer with 23 years of mechanical engineering design experience in the building industry. Her experience includes building heating and plumbing, ventilation and air conditioning, central cooling and heating plants and geothermal systems. She has worked on a variety of building types including large scale luxury hospitality and entertainment developments along with commercial, retail and specialty markets. With significant energy modeling, performance contracting, life cycle cost analyses and LEED facilitation experience, she is a very valuable asset in identifying ways to improve building performance and in coordinating multi-disciplined teams. Ms. Robertson’s experience and work ethic coupled with her project management and communication skills enable her to provide quality design work and excellent customer service.
EDUCATION:
Southern Methodist University – Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Tennessee and multiple other states
Victoria Robertson, P.E., LEED AP
Principal & Senior Mechanical Engineer
Dan Schafran, P.E.
Principal & Senior Electrical Engineer
Tennessee Office
dschafran@geneng.netDan leads our electrical group and applies his extensive expertise to each project by working directly with the team for producing the electrical and fire protection drawings and specifications. Mr. Schafran brings 15 years of experience in all phases of electrical engineering design for lighting, low and medium voltage power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, nurse call, structured cabling, communication systems, and fire alarm systems for a wide variety of building types. Dan is extremely well versed, especially in his communication skills, tackling any concerns on his projects and responding quickly to all requests with innovative cost-saving measures, which have proved to be invaluable.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University – Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Tennessee and multiple other states
Dan Schafran, P.E.
Principal & Senior Electrical Engineer
Patrick Starnes, P.E., S.E.
Principal & Senior Structural Engineer
Tennessee Office
pstarnes@geneng.netMr. Starnes has over 13 years of experience in structural inspection, analysis, and design. A registered Professional Engineer, Patrick is experienced in the design of a range of structural systems, including reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, light gauge steel, masonry, wood, deep foundations, spread footings, and retaining structures. Patrick is as comfortable in the office managing structural design teams as he is on site working with the construction team. Known for his communication skills with all members of the design and construction team throughout the entire building process, Patrick ensures his projects remain on schedule and under budget.
EDUCATION:
Georgia Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Master of Science Civil Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Master of Business Administration
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Tennessee
Patrick Starnes, P.E., S.E.
Principal & Senior Structural Engineer
Timothy Shiero
Principal & Interim Office Director
Florida Office
tshiero@geneng.netMr. Shiero brings 17 years of experience in all phases of engineering analysis and design for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for a wide variety of building types. Tim also has significant prime project management experience and leads the electrical team in Sarasota and oversees all projects. Tim excels in all aspects of inter disciplinary project development and management including scope of work development, facility survey/inspections, design, coordination, construction administration and project quality/budget control. He has worked on a broad range of project types including commercial, municipal, multi-family/mixed use, residential, healthcare, industrial, primary, and higher education, hospitality, and physical sciences.
Timothy Shiero
Principal & Interim Office Director
Micah R. Willette, CP
Associate & Plumbing/Fire Protection Lead
Tennessee Office
mwillette@geneng.netMr. Willette is a CPD certified Plumbing and Fire Protection designer with 15 years of experience in the building industry. His experience includes both engineering consultation and shop drawing coordination in the Plumbing and Fire Protection disciplines. He specializes in storm and sanitary systems, grease waste systems, domestic cold and hot water, medical gas, fire protection, and all related equipment systems. With extensive experience ranging from multi-family, hospitality, civil/justice, high-rise, medical, education and retail, he assists with plumbing system design on a wide range of project types. Mr. Willette’s experience and work ethic lead to high flexibility and creativity opening doors to a wide array of design options benefiting your project long term.
Micah R. Willette, CP
Associate & Plumbing/Fire Protection Lead
Roger Shearrow, P.E., LEED AP
Associate & Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer
Florida Office
rshearrow@geneng.netMr. Shearrow is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 27 years of experience in the building industry with extensive experience in mechanical engineering design for HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems. Roger is adept at all phases of design, construction document production, and construction administration from initial planning to design documentation, submittal review/approval, construction site inspections, and project close/punch list reports. He has worked on a broad range of building projects including K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, office, retail, restaurant, institutional, and industrial experience.
EDUCATION:
University of Arizona – Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Florida and multiple other states
Roger Shearrow, P.E., LEED AP
Associate & Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer
Tony Lukasz, P.E.
Associate & Senior Mechanical Engineer
Florida Office
tlukasz@geneng.netMr. Lukasz brings 28 years of experience in mechanical engineering design for HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems. Tony is adept at all phases of design, construction document production, and construction administration from initial planning to design documentation, submittal review/approval, construction site inspections, and project close/punch list reports. He has worked on a broad range of building projects including luxury hospitality, commercial, and residential projects as well as multiple LEED certified buildings.
EDUCATION:
Marquette University – Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer in Florida and multiple other states
