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Dunham Makes ENR Top 500 List

We are thrilled to be listed amongst the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. This is the first year Dunham has made this list, ranking #490.

This list is comprised of the 500 largest US-based design firms and includes all architectural, engineering, environmental, geotechnical, landscape, and planning firms. Making this list as a mechanical and electrical engineering firm is quite an accomplishment.

A huge thank you to our great partners and exceptional staff. Read more here: https://www.enr.com/articles/51631-top-500-design-firms-designing-for-the-new-normal

Joshua Kam Joins Dunham’s Partner Group

Joshua Kam joined Dunham in 2014 and is the Senior Technical Manager-Electrical at Dunham, overseeing the electrical department’s quality assurance and training. He graduated Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University in 2004. Josh is a Registered Professional Engineer (PE), a BICSI certified Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Before joining Dunham, Josh served as a Communications Officer and Cyberspace Operations Officer, and a Power Production Specialist for the US Air Force. Josh currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel and Director of Operations for the 210th Engineering Installation Squadron. His achievements included Engineering Officer of the Year in 2008 and 2010, Officer of the Year in 2012, and National Engineering Officer of the Year for 2015. Josh is an excellent representative of Dunham Associates and embodies our core values of integrity, quality, teamwork, and commitment. Congratulations, Josh!

New Associate: Ben Zurn

Ben Zurn has been elected as one of Dunham’s new Associates. Ben graduated from North Dakota State University in 2015 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ben came to Dunham in 2019 and has designed power and lighting systems for corporate, recreation, and healthcare facilities. Congratulations, Ben!

New Associate: Tommy Ngo

Dunham welcomes Tommy Ngo as one of our newly-elected Associates. Tommy joined Dunham in 2019 and works in our accounting department as a Project Accountant. Tommy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Winona State University in 2016. Congratulations, Tommy!

New Associate: Scott Albares

Congratulations, Scott Albares, on your new Associate title! Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University. Since joining Dunham, Scott has provided mechanical system design for various hospitals and surgery centers across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

New Associate: Alyse Finley

Dunham is proud to welcome Alyse Finley as a newly-elected Associate. Alyse joined Dunham as an intern in 2015 and accepted a permanent position the following year after graduating from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. Alyse specializes in the design of HVAC systems serving healthcare and high-tech facilities. Congratulations!

Jim LeClaire earns RCDD Certification

Jim recently passed the BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) exam. Receiving this certification affirms his expertise in the design of information and communications technology. Congratulations Jim!

Lake View Hospital Addition and Renovation

The completion of Lake View Hospital’s expansion and renovation project brings a new perspective on how healthcare is accessible in small communities like Two Harbors, Minnesota. CEO Greg Ruberg recently stated, “We wanted to create a new model of healthcare for rural communities, and I think that’s what we’ve done.”

We couldn’t agree more!

Read more about this project here: https://www.dunhameng.com/projects/lake-view-hospital/