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GREGORY K. VAN SANDE
​PRINCIPAL - 
gvansande@vssc.biz

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Greg Van Sande has over fourty years of experience in structural analysis, design, project management and construction administrations.

He began his engineering career in 1973 at Arizona Prestressed Concrete Company as assistant to the Chief Engineer providing engineering design of long span precast / prestressed concrete structural components. He further diversified his experience in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Structural Engineering firms of Caruso, Parke & Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers (now CH2M) and Adam, Hamlyn, Anderson Consulting Engineers (now DMJM), where he was project engineer, performing structural design and construction administration on major commercial and education buildings.

A position with the firm of Peter W. Ehlen & Associates Structural Engineers brought Mr. Van Sande to Santa Barbara in 1978.

In April, 1984, he joined in partnership with Lynn Howard as Vice President of Howard and Van Sande Structural Consultants, Inc. and in 2006, he became President of Van Sande Structural Consultants, Inc.




EDUCATION 
BS, Civil Engineering, 1974 
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 


REGISTRATION 
Arizona, Civil Engineer, No. 35262
California, Civil Engineer, 30964 


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION 
American Society of Civil Engineers 
Structural Engineers Association of California 
American Institute of Steel Construction 
Structural Engineers Association of Arizona 
American Concrete Institute 
American Institute of Architects 
Green Building Alliance 
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Santa Barbara Contractors Association
PROJECT EXPERIENCE​
West Campus Parking Structure - SB City College 
Dairy Science Facility - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Mosher Alumni Building - UCSB
Sansum Medical Research Foundation - SB, CA
SB Bowl Renovation
SB Cottage Hospital Chapel
SB Art Museum - Siqueiros Mural Relocation
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Carmel, CA
University Business Center - Goleta, CA
Dierberg Winery - Santa Ynez, CA

Solvang Lutheran Home Skilled Nursing - Solvang, CA
SB Housing Authority - Artisan Cour
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Kimsey Residence - Summerland, CA

Esrey Residence, Montecito, CA
Loder Residence, Laguna Beach, CA
Sanford Winery - Buellton, CA
Scottsdale Golf Club Clubhouse - Scottsdale, AZ
Angeles National Golf Course Clubhouse - Sunland, CA
Winfrey Residence Remodel - Montecito, CA
Burnett Residence Remodel - Montecito, CA
Glen Annie Golf Course Clubhouse - Goleta, CA
Fess Parker Winery - Los Olivos, CA
Lafond Winery and Vineyards - Buellton, CA
Santa Barbra Biltmore Hotel Remodel
Santa Barbara Yacht Club Remodel

​San Ysidro Ranch Additions - Montecito, CA
Slippery Rock Ranch Bridge - Santa Barbara, CA


TOM PILLING
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER -
 
tpilling@vssc.biz

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
After graduating from Utah State University, Mr. Pilling began work with Reaveley Engineers & Associates in Salt Lake City, Utah. While there, he was in charge of structural design on a wide range of new buildings and renovation/addition projects. In 1994, he moved to Logan, Utah, and began work with C.A. Cartwright & Associates. There he was involved in the structural design of steel frame office buildings, concrete tilt-up buildings, and seismic upgrades to Utah State University and LDS Church facilities.

In 1998, Mr. Pilling moved to Santa Barbara and began work with Howard and
​Van Sande Structural Consultants, Inc., where he has been a project manager on numerous commercial, residential and institutional projects. ​

​EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, 1990
Utah State University, Logan, UT


PROJECT EXPERIENCE
La Patera Elementary School - Goleta, CA
Multipurpose Building, University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
Library Building, University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
Chemistry Building, Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Student Housing Building, Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Gymnasium, Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Children’s Hospital Addition - Salt Lake City, UT
Blast Studies, Chemical Storage Building, Tooele Army Depot Tooele, UT
Fire Station, Hill Air Base - Salt Lake City, UT
Seismic Studies, University of Southern Utah - Cedar City, UT
Adams Residence - Santa Barbara, CA
Zucker Residence - Santa Barbara, CA J
affe Residence - Santa Barbara, CA
Monterey Water District Control Building - Monterey, CA
St. Anthony Seminary, Muir Building Seismic Retrofit - Santa Barbara, CA
UCSB Sierra Madre Student Housing - Goleta, CA
​City of Ventura Water Storage Tanks - Ventura, CA

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EMMANUEL CASTAÑO
STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER - 
ecastano@vssc.biz
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2017, and taking extracurricular courses in sustainability, and prestressed concrete design, Mr. Castaño relocated to Santa Barbara to join Van Sande Structural Consultants. In his first year he has been a part of numerous commercial and residential projects utilizing wood, steel, masonry, and concrete components.

While working at Van Sande Structural Consultants, Emmanuel became a mentor at the newly founded Santa Barbara chapter of ACE, a nationwide high school mentorship program, where he prepares engineering lesson plans, and supervises activities related to Architecture, Construction, and Engineering.
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Emmanuel is from Colombia, and grew up in five other countries around the world before moving to the United States to attend Cal Poly. His multilingual abilities and diverse background are a valuable addition to Van Sande Structural Consultants.

EDUCATION 
BS, Architectural Engineering, 2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

REGISTRATION

California, Engineer-In-Training, 164243

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
ACE Mentor Program, 2018 – Current

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Solvang Elementary School, Mechanical Enclosure – Solvang, CA
Santa Barbara Airport, Lot 22 – Goleta, CA
Santa Ynez High School Modernization – Santa Ynez, CA
Dos Pueblos High School, Backstop/Canopy – Dos Pueblos, CA
Paseo Nuevo, Roof Study – Santa Barbara, CA
Meadows Field Airport, Hangar – Bakersfield, CA



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JUSTIN SAEIDIAN
ASSISTANT DESIGN ENGINEER - 
jsaeidian@vssc.biz​​
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Justin graduated from Cal Poly State University in 2019 with his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering.  During his time there, he was the project manager of a six-person team and led in the design of a Multi-Modal Transit Center, Parking Structure, and Student Project Center located on campus. 

While working to obtain his degree, Justin received hands-on experience working for Praxis Consolidated International in San Luis Obispo, CA.

During his free time, Justin has completed a full marathon, and enjoys playing various sports including soccer, basketball, golf, table tennis and volleyball.​

EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, 2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

REGISTRATION
California, Engineer-In-Training Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
American Society of Civil Engineers
Structural Engineers Association of California

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
UCSB Storke Tower - Structural assessment drawings
18-unit Apartment Complex - CAD drafting
5-Story Parking Structure - Designed cast-in-place concrete building



JAKE MCCONNELL
ENGINEERING INTERN - 
eit@vssc.biz
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Still pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with hopes to earn a Masters of Engineering in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley; however, throughout his college career has drafted and designed for a variety of Contractors and Engineers such as: Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. in El Dorado Hills, CA, Artifex Industries in San Luis Obispo, CA, and North Coast Engineering in Paso Robles, CA. Van Sande Structural Consultants is his first Structural Engineering internship, but he plans on furthering his passion for timber and reinforced concrete design, establishing his credible drafting standards, and hopefully implementing BIM for larger projects.

In 2019, Mr. McConnell is currently attending a Summer internship with Van Sande Structural Consultants where he has gained experience in performing structural calculations and provided drafting help for projects.


EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, 2020
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA


PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Santa Margarita Ranch – Paso Robles
People’s Self Help Housing Corporate Office – San Luis Obispo, CA
Stjern Remodel – Pismo Beach, CA
McGettigan Residence – Pismo Beach, CA
Blais Addition – Atascadero, CA
Sutter Middle School Modernization – Folsom, CA





KIMBERLY QUEZADA
INTERN 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
In 2018, Kimberly was placed at Van Sande Structural Consultants through Partners in Education’s Student Internship Program. She recently graduated from San Marcos Senior High School with several of academic honors. She is always eager to learn new things and takes challenges as new opportunities. 

Kimberly will pursue a higher education at Westmont College where she plans to major in English with a minor in writing. 

EDUCATION
Santa Marcos Senior High School, CA

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MICHAEL CRUZ
INTERN
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Mr. Cruz graduated from Santa Barbara Senior High School in 2019, and is planning on going to UCR (University of California Riverside) to study business in the Fall. He is currently interning at VSSC (Van Sande Structural Consultants, INC) as an Intern.


EDUCATION
Santa Barbara Senior High School, CA


DRAFTERS
Van Sande Structural Consultants is proud to have experienced drafters on their team.  Supplementing to the firm’s veteran staff, the most current computer technology available in the industry is utilized for engineering design, analysis and construction drawings. 

RICHARD KAHN

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Senior CAD Drafter
rkahn@vssc.biz

GREGG PELLEGRINI

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Senior CAD Drafter
vsscdrafter@vssc.biz


OFFICE STAFF

CAROLLE VAN SANDE

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Chief Financial Officer
carolle@bristolsb.com

CAROL ROBERT

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Executive Assistant
crobert@vssc.biz

SHARON CARROLL

Bookkeeper
admin@vssc.biz

JOIN VSSC
Van Sande Structural Consultants, Inc. is always eager to meet with entry-level and experienced professionals in the structural engineering field.  Our team has the opportunity to work on a large range of projects from seismic rehabilitation, renovations and new construction for both residential and commercial properties. 
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If you are interested, click HERE Job Opportunities for our current offerings.
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