Our Team

Alan Furste

Alan joined Carlile Macy in 2015 after graduating from California State University, Chico, in 2009. He entered the field of engineering with a background in construction, and since his employment at Carlile Macy has expanded his working experience and education to land design development and redevelopment project experience. While working under the guidance of licensed engineers at Carlile Macy, Alan has helped produce construction documents in grading and site development and developed skills and knowledge in low-impact design, post-construction BMPs, and stormwater management. When Alan isn’t working hard in the office, he enjoys writing and performing music with his upright bass.

Angela McCoy

Angela joined Carlile Macy in 2021 with 15+ years in the civil engineering industry, providing administrative support to engineers, planners, and technical staff. Dedicated to finding creative solutions to design problems and communicating with clarity through the visual arts, she has experience in technical writing and editing, layout and graphic design, database management, and contract administration. Angela graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz, with a B.A. in Renaissance Literature and has a passion for learning and research. She enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and volunteering for local organizations benefitting veterans and the wider community.

Bea Cottrell

Bea has been with Carlile Macy for 21 years and came to us following a wide-ranging career in publishing, advertising, market research, and talent representation in cities from Chicago to San Francisco to Los Angeles. Now happily settled in Santa Rosa, she enjoys the people, the ambiance, and the variety of work and disciplines here at Carlile Macy. Plus, it’s a cool office with an engaging company culture.

Beth Cervantes

Beth has 15 years of experience in the field as both a field surveyor and a party chief. She is knowledgeable with GPS surveys, Topcon instruments, and data collectors. Beth has worked on many public works projects for Caltrans, BART, the County of Sonoma, and the City of Santa Rosa, as well as many private projects.

Briana Morrison

Briana joined Carlile Macy in 2014, bringing with her knowledge gained while working as a municipal parks project manager and a residential landscape designer in Texas before moving to Sonoma County. As associate principal and lead landscape architect, her experience in design, construction administration, and community outreach couples creativity with practicality and keeps projects organized and moving forward. Briana has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University, is a California Licensed Landscape Architect, and is a proud member of Leadership Santa Rosa Class 38. When not at the office, she can be found out in nature— kayaking, camping, or fly fishing.

Cindy Omoth

Joining Carlile Macy in 1995, Cindy is an associate principal and senior civil designer with over four decades of experience in the industry. As the daughter of a civil engineer, Cindy was immersed into the business at an early age joining the family engineering and surveying firm in southern California. With her vast experience, strong attention to detail, and art background, she brings a unique perspective to her qualities as a conscientious and accomplished designer. She has worked on projects throughout California, from a diverse collection of residential and commercial development, municipal flood control, and public utilities, to parks and sports field design and renovation. Outside the office she enjoys home improvement projects with her husband and cat (the supervisor) - and if not in the garage, you’ll find her on the backroads in one of her Model A Fords.

Cindy Valladares

Cindy Valladares joined Carlile Macy in 2015 to further apply her engineering education and experience to design engineering. Cindy came to Carlile Macy with a background in hydrology and hydraulic modeling. Since working here, she has gained land design development and redevelopment project experience. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, Cindy has produced construction documents, hydrologic and hydraulic reports, and low-impact stormwater development reports. As an undergraduate at UC Davis, Cindy had the opportunity to work as a research assistant at the UC Pavement Research Center.

Crystal Shrouf

Crystal has been with Carlile Macy since 2017. She came to Sonoma County in 1996 to attend Sonoma State University where she obtained her degree in Political Science with a focus on Environmental Studies. After a brief 5 years living abroad, she returned to Santa Rosa and served as the Office and Special Projects Manager at an environmental non-profit. In her time at Carlile Macy she has advanced from the Office Administrator to the Human Resources Manager.

James Smith

With 30 years’ experience in land surveying and civil engineering technology, James Smith is well known for his innovative approach to project constraints. James currently serves as survey project manager and immediate supervisor of the field surveyors for Carlile Macy. His daily workload consists of scheduling and calculation support for the field crews, supervising the work of the office assistants, preparing record of surveys, reducing and adjusting GPS measurements, and conducting legal research for boundary and right-of-way surveys. James’s experience working in engineering has helped him gain a greater understanding of how to conduct surveys for engineering design. When he isn’t working hard in the office or out in the field, James prefers to be in his Jeep four-wheeling in the mountains.

Jessica Begley

Jessica joined Carlile Macy in 2022 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and seven years of working experience in land development throughout Sonoma County. With a background in multi-family and subdivision developments, she continues to expand her knowledge in master planning and urban infill projects. As a licensed engineer, Jessica has produced construction documents, hydrologic and hydraulic reports, and low-impact stormwater development reports.

Jim Fain

Jim Fain brings more than 25 years of civil engineering design experience to his role as principal and project manager with Carlile Macy. During his tenure here, he has focused on infrastructure design for public and private projects, including public housing, hospitality, subdivision, street and utility design, grading and drainage, and creek restoration. Having started his engineering career with the Marin County Flood Control and Storm Water Program, he has many years of experience in water quality, creek restoration, and flood control projects. Jim’s talents in understanding and interpreting current stormwater regulations and his innovative site solutions have been invaluable in advancing “green” street design as well as mentoring young staff in this emerging field. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and had the unique opportunity to work with Mayans building stoves in the Guatemalan Highlands.

Mark Hale

Mark brings over three decades of civil engineering site design and project management experience to his current role as President of Carlile Macy. As lead civil engineer and partner, Mark lends his expertise to the staff while also managing projects starting with entitlement approval, through construction document creation, and finally providing construction support until the project becomes reality. Passionate about the work that Carlile Macy does, he particularly enjoys being able to find the intersection between the client’s vision, existing constraints, and good design. Mark has been involved in the design and construction of numerous streets and sites in Northern California, ranging from narrow private lanes and single-family dwellings to regional parkways and planned communities. His experience helps the company create synergy between the site and the supporting infrastructure, striving to achieve a balance between form and function.

Nuria Celdran

Nuria joined Carlile Macy in 2016. She gained experience in her early years working for her father in architectural drafting, and time and experience have given her even more knowledge working with civil engineers and landscape architects. Nuria has a background in graphic design that helps her with graphic renderings and design layouts. Her excellent attention to detail and overall experience as a drafter has provided her the opportunity to develop productive and complicated work utilizing the full capability of AutoCAD. She is also very immersed in outdoor activities with family and friends.

Pete Crudo

Pete joined Carlile Macy in 2007 after graduating from UC Davis. He entered the field of engineering with a background in home construction and surveying, and since his employment at Carlile Macy, he has rapidly expanded his working experience and education to land design development and redevelopment projects. As a licensed engineer, Pete has worked on a number of projects for Carlile Macy and is skilled in producing construction documents in grading, site development, hydrology, low-impact design, post-construction BMPs, and stormwater management.

Peter Rochelle

As part of our survey staff and engineering team, Peter brings a broad-based skill set that is fundamental to the success and growth of an industry that is constantly changing. Between the office and the field, Peter works closely with project staff to collaborate on project considerations, from project research to design surveys and construction staking. His skill set includes a multi-level understanding of mapping technology and experience in 3D scanning and mapping, as well as survey and civil design and drafting.

Rachael Borrelli

Rachael joined Carlile Macy in 2019 with A.S. degrees in Civil Engineering, Geospatial Technology, Biology, and Natural Sciences. She also attended Sonoma State University, where she studied Geology and Biology. Before coming to Carlile Macy Rachael was an intern for the environmental specialist at the City of Santa Rosa where she helped maintain the Laguna de Santa Rosa restoration areas. Rachael is thankful that her work at Carlile Macy has given her the ability to make meaningful contributions in her local community, specifically being able to help rebuild after the fires through her work on topographic maps and plot plans. She has a passion for the outdoors and spends the majority of her time outside of work adventuring around Sonoma County on bike or by foot.

Rachelle Stewart

Rachelle joined Carlile Macy in 2014 to further apply her engineering education and experience to design engineering. She came to Carlile Macy with a background in hydraulic modeling, water measurement, agricultural engineering, and surveying. Since working here, she has gained land design development and redevelopment project experience. As a licensed engineer, Rachelle has produced construction documents, hydrologic and hydraulic reports, and low-impact stormwater development reports.

Rodrigo Garcia

Rodrigo joined Carlile Macy in 2021. He graduated from Sonoma State University in 2015. Rodrigo has a background in public and private accounting and has experience in various accounting roles, including tax and auditing of financial statements and internal processes. He grew up in Santa Rosa, California, and enjoys working out, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends.

Sabrina Swanson-Schneckloth

Sabrina moved to Sonoma County in 2016 to work with multi-disciplinary firms. Her projects range from nonprofit work to commercial, multi-family, mixed-use, and, most recently, high-end residential estate design in Marin County. She specializes in eclectic plant material and developing lasting partnerships with industry colleagues. Her work spans from digital compositions to artist hand renderings. Sabrina is an ISA Certified Arborist and an ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor. She enjoys bringing a splash of color to the office, and when not at her desk, you may find her ballroom dancing with her husband and cat or painting.

Joe Cool

A part of the Peanuts on Parade project in Santa Rosa this statue, titled “Always Top Dog”, has become a loved member of the Carlile Macy offices. The art projects, which can be found throughout the city, were decorated by local artists and raised more than $500,000 for art scholarships. You can find out more about Peanuts on Parade through the SonomaCounty.com website.