OUR TEAM
JAMES A. THIBODEAU,
P.E. PRESIDENT
Mr. Thibodeau is the owner and founder
of Associated Design Partners Inc. With over 25 years
experience as a practicing engineer, he has gained
valuable design expertise through his dedication and
involvement in countless civil and structural engineering
projects. Mr. Thibodeau’s practical, common sense
approach to design challenges has earned him a distinctive
reputation in the engineering and construction communities.
He has refined abilities in design-build projects;
structural repair and rehabilitation design, foundation
engineering, Mechanically Stabilized Earth retaining
wall design, existing structure analysis and investigation.
Mr. Thibodeau is also well established in the field
of forensic engineering in Maine and surrounding New
England States. He is and expert in investigating
building failures, water damage losses, mold contamination,
roofing and roof shingle failure, blasting claims,
foundation and retaining structure failures, ice damage,
building material failures, product failures, fire
damage evaluations, and structural collapse. This
experience has served as a valuable asset, relied
upon when developing new designs, evaluating existing
systems, and developing conceptual designs for renovation
and new construction projects. Mr. Thibodeau has also
developed a reputation of being a team player, working
successfully with owners, architects and contractors,
and achieving success by providing superior service
to our clients.
ARTHUR J. COLVIN, P.E./ P.L.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT
MANAGER
Associated Design Partners Inc. hired
Mr. Colvin in December 2004 to address our customers
growing demand for Civil Engineering and Land Surveying
services. Mr. Colvin is a registered professional
civil engineer and land surveyor who brings over 20
years of experience in civil, site and surveying disciplines.
His expertise includes land development, roadway design,
surveying, site grading, and stormwater management.
Mr. Colvin is a team player, working productively
with property owners, developers, and local officials
to develop successful designs that meet the complex
needs and requirements of today’s land development
projects.
AARON S. WILSON, P.E. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECT
MANAGER
Mr. Wilson is a registered professional
engineer who has over 8 years of experience in the
structural design and engineering of municipal, commercial,
and residential facilities. His expertise includes
the engineering and design of steel, reinforced concrete,
wood, masonry, and light gage metal structures. In
addition to Mr. Wilson’s engineering capability he
posses a professional attitude, superior communication
skills, and the ability to manage diverse projects
from conceptual design to construction completion,
reflecting the founding principles of Associated Design
Partners Inc.. Mr. Wilson’s positive attitude, practical
problem solving skills and proficient engineering
capability allows Associated Design Partners Inc.
to provide high quality, economical, and functional
facilities to our clients.
WARREN GEROW IV, P. ENG, LSIT
Associated Design Partners, Inc. hired Mr. Gerow in May 2008 to address our customers growing demand for Civil Engineering and Land Surveying services. Mr. Gerow is a 2001 graduate of the Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering program at the University of New Brunswick. Mr. Gerow has ten years of surveying experience including work on the international boundary between Canada and the United states from Maine to Minnesota. He was also a team member on major construction projects in Boston as part of the "Big Dig" project. Mr. Gerow is a licensed as a professional engineer in New Brunswick, Canada.
RICK COCHRAN CAD TECHNICIAN II
Mr. Cochran is currently studying
for an Associates degree in Architectural Engineering
and Design from Southern Maine Community College,
and expects to graduate in May 2007. He has over 4
years experience in CAD drafting of structural and
architectural plans using recent versions of AutoCad
software. Coupled with 3 years of experience as a
structural steel erector, Mr. Cochran brings a unique
combination of technical and field experience to the
Associated Design Partners Inc. team.