Ty Monks, PE, SE, LEED AP, is now Client Executive for IMEG’s structural team in the Portland, OR. He will relocate from IMEG’s Bozeman office to fill the role of former Client Executive Edwin Dean, who has shifted to a consultant role as he transitions to retirement. 

Ty began his career in 1997 as a structural designer at the former Nishkian & Associates in San Francisco. He was made a partner and promoted to managing principal in 2002 to establish the former Nishkian Monks firm in Bozeman. The firm merged with IMEG in 2019, with Ty continuing as principal and client executive. 

A licensed professional engineer in seven states with 26 years of experience, Ty has extensive experience in wood, steel, and concrete design. His wide range of experience can also be measured in terms of scale of projects, diversity of work, and people/office management. Ty’s careful consideration to details and his attentive and responsive service have earned him a reputation of continual excellence.  

Ty is a licensed professional engineer in Oregon, California, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah. A LEED Accredited Professional, Ty is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, International Code Council, and the Green Building Certification Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture as well as Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Structural Engineering degrees from the University of California in Berkeley. 

In his new role, Ty will spearhead the structural engineering and design efforts for the Portland team, carrying on the legacy begun by Ed Dean, who started Nishkian Dean in Portland 24 years ago, joining IMEG in 2019. 

An open house celebration in honor of Ed and Ty will be held at the Portland office from 4 to 7 p.m. Pacific Time, April 20. RSVP by April 12 here.