Meet Our team
Taylor Engineering LLC is powered by a team of 15 employees, including two professional engineers, a professional land surveyor and numerous experienced engineering technicians and civil designers. Collectively, our staff has constructed more than 100 years of experience in the civil engineering and surveying fields.
PARTNERS
Tim Robbs, P.E.
Tim Robbs serves as a Member and Senior Project Manager at Taylor Engineering LLC. Tim, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering, started at the firm in August 2003 and has built more than 25 years of civil engineering experience over his professional career. He specializes in wate
Tim Robbs serves as a Member and Senior Project Manager at Taylor Engineering LLC. Tim, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering, started at the firm in August 2003 and has built more than 25 years of civil engineering experience over his professional career. He specializes in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, overseeing the design, technical and contract specifications, bidding, Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) application and approval and more. Tim is registered professionally in Missouri
(PE-2003015031) and Illinois
(PE-062.062.061874). He's also a certified Wastewater Operator (Class D), Water Operator (Class D) and Water Distribution Operator (Class DS III).
Joe Gabel, P.E.
Joe Gabel serves as a Member and Senior Project Manager at Taylor Engineering LLC. Joe, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, started at the firm in February 2008 and has built more than 25 years of civil engineering experience over his professional career. He specializes in sto
Joe Gabel serves as a Member and Senior Project Manager at Taylor Engineering LLC. Joe, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, started at the firm in February 2008 and has built more than 25 years of civil engineering experience over his professional career. He specializes in stormwater management, street and subdivision designs and commercial development projects, overseeing the design, calculations, utility extensions, construction cost estimates, bidding and more. He's also assisted the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on Local Public Agency (LPA) projects and right-of-way acquisitions. Joe is registered professionally in Missouri (PE-2010019542).
Laura Willis
Laura Willis serves as a Member and Director of Finance & Personnel Management at Taylor Engineering LLC. Laura, who graduated from Central Methodist University with a Bachelor of Applied Science, started at the firm in April 2012 and has built more than 20 years of executive and operational management experience over her professional ca
Laura Willis serves as a Member and Director of Finance & Personnel Management at Taylor Engineering LLC. Laura, who graduated from Central Methodist University with a Bachelor of Applied Science, started at the firm in April 2012 and has built more than 20 years of executive and operational management experience over her professional career. She is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations and project administration.
Laura has also earned a certificate in civil drafting (AutoCAD), giving her a comprehensive understanding of both business operations and technical execution.
Chad Carron, P.L.S.
Chad Carron serves as a Member and Survey Project Manager at Taylor Engineering LLC. Chad, who graduated from Jefferson College with an Associate of Applied Science and completed his survey coursework at State Technical College of Missouri and St. Louis Community College, started at the firm in September 2016 and has built more than 15 ye
Chad Carron serves as a Member and Survey Project Manager at Taylor Engineering LLC. Chad, who graduated from Jefferson College with an Associate of Applied Science and completed his survey coursework at State Technical College of Missouri and St. Louis Community College, started at the firm in September 2016 and has built more than 15 years of surveying experience over his professional career. He oversees the company's land surveying department, managing all boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, municipality surveys, property research and all bidding and estimating activity. Chad is registered professionally in Missouri (PLS-2024005134).
engineering staff
Eric Skaggs
Eric Skaggs serves as a Senior Civil Designer at Taylor Engineering LLC. Eric, who graduated from Jefferson College with an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Drafting & Construction Technology, started at the firm in February 2021 and has built more than 25 years of civil engineering experience over his professional career.
Eric Skaggs serves as a Senior Civil Designer at Taylor Engineering LLC. Eric, who graduated from Jefferson College with an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Drafting & Construction Technology, started at the firm in February 2021 and has built more than 25 years of civil engineering experience over his professional career. He specializes in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), specifically Civil 3D, and is responsible for designing plans for renovations to both commercial and residential development sites, including subdivisions, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. Eric is also a certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Part 107 drone pilot for aerial land topographic surveying.
Shiva Prasad Thippani
Shiva Prasad Thippani serves as a Civil Project Engineer at Taylor Engineering LLC. Shiva, who graduated from Webster University with a Master of Information Technology & Management and SR Engineering College with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, started at the firm in September 2025 and has built more than five years of civil engineering
Shiva Prasad Thippani serves as a Civil Project Engineer at Taylor Engineering LLC. Shiva, who graduated from Webster University with a Master of Information Technology & Management and SR Engineering College with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, started at the firm in September 2025 and has built more than five years of civil engineering experience over his professional career. He is responsible for assisting our engineers with numerous site development and transportation projects.
Dipak Ray
Dipak Ray serves as a Civil Project Engineer at Taylor Engineering LLC. Dipak, who graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a Master of Civil Engineering, started at the firm in July 2026 and has built four years of civil engineering experience over his young professional career. He is responsible for assisting our en
Dipak Ray serves as a Civil Project Engineer at Taylor Engineering LLC. Dipak, who graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a Master of Civil Engineering, started at the firm in July 2026 and has built four years of civil engineering experience over his young professional career. He is responsible for assisting our engineers with numerous projects, specializing in land development and water resources.
surveying staff
Clark Penuel, L.S.I.T.
Clark Penuel serves as a Senior Survey Technician and Field Crew Supervisor at Taylor Engineering LLC. Clark, who graduated from Three Rivers College with an Associate of Construction Engineering Technology & Surveying, started at the firm in July 2021 and has built more than five years of surveying experience over his professional care
Clark Penuel serves as a Senior Survey Technician and Field Crew Supervisor at Taylor Engineering LLC. Clark, who graduated from Three Rivers College with an Associate of Construction Engineering Technology & Surveying, started at the firm in July 2021 and has built more than five years of surveying experience over his professional career. He specializes in residential and commercial land surveying and is responsible for scheduling surveys, creating estimates, and managing our field crews to ensure all projects are completed accurately and efficiently.
Zander Stephens
Zander Stephens serves as a Survey Party Chief at Taylor Engineering LLC. Zander, who is currently enrolled in surveying courses at State Technical College of Missouri, started at the firm in May 2024 and has built two years of surveying experience in his young professional career. He is responsible for leading our survey crews in the fie
Zander Stephens serves as a Survey Party Chief at Taylor Engineering LLC. Zander, who is currently enrolled in surveying courses at State Technical College of Missouri, started at the firm in May 2024 and has built two years of surveying experience in his young professional career. He is responsible for leading our survey crews in the field and specializes in boundary surveys, topographic surveys and commercial construction staking.
Garrett Marler
Garrett Marler serves as a Survey Field Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Garrett, who is currently enrolled in surveying courses at State Technical College of Missouri and is pursuing a Bachelor of Business from Southeast Missouri State University, started at the firm in April 2025 and has built one year of surveying experience in
Garrett Marler serves as a Survey Field Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Garrett, who is currently enrolled in surveying courses at State Technical College of Missouri and is pursuing a Bachelor of Business from Southeast Missouri State University, started at the firm in April 2025 and has built one year of surveying experience in his young professional career. He specializes in boundary surveys, topographic surveys and commercial construction staking.
testing/inspection staff
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson serves as an Inspection Supervisor at Taylor Engineering LLC. Larry started at the firm in September 2026 but has built more than 30 years of experience in the materials testing and construction inspection fields over his professional career. He is responsible for overseeing our testing and inspection department, including s
Larry Johnson serves as an Inspection Supervisor at Taylor Engineering LLC. Larry started at the firm in September 2026 but has built more than 30 years of experience in the materials testing and construction inspection fields over his professional career. He is responsible for overseeing our testing and inspection department, including scheduling, coordinating with contractors, supervising field operations and maintaining our materials testing lab. Larry specializes in the testing of fresh and cured concrete. He has worked alongside MoDOT, the Army Corps of Engineers and city/county agencies to inspect and test the materials used in numerous construction projects, including levees, roadways, bridges and high-rise buildings. Larry is certified for Nuclear Density Gauge, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician (Level I), PCI Quality Control Testing/Inspector (Level II), ACPA Quality Control and PCC Technician (Illinois Department of Transportation).
Kevin Harter
Kevin Harter serves as a Senior Engineering Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Kevin started at the firm in June 2004 and has built more than 20 years of drafting, construction inspection and materials testing experience over his professional career. He is one of the senior leaders of our testing and inspection department but has als
Kevin Harter serves as a Senior Engineering Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Kevin started at the firm in June 2004 and has built more than 20 years of drafting, construction inspection and materials testing experience over his professional career. He is one of the senior leaders of our testing and inspection department but has also excelled in a variety of other roles, including land surveying, drafting, inspection and safety management. Kevin is certified for Nuclear Density Gauge (#6431), Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Concrete Strength (#CS-3312015), MoDOT Concrete Field (#CF-3312015), MoDOT Training on Federally Funded Project Inspections and Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Training.
Ryan Kemper
Ryan Kemper serves as an Engineering Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Ryan, who is currently enrolled in surveying courses at State Technical College of Missouri, started at the firm in September 2022 and has built four years of surveying, construction inspection and materials testing experience over his professional career. He sp
Ryan Kemper serves as an Engineering Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Ryan, who is currently enrolled in surveying courses at State Technical College of Missouri, started at the firm in September 2022 and has built four years of surveying, construction inspection and materials testing experience over his professional career. He specializes in concrete field and strength testing, soil compaction density testing and penetrometer testing while also assisting with necessary construction inspections. Ryan is also a certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Part 107 drone pilot for aerial land surveying.
Gavin Eaton
Gavin Eaton serves as an Engineering Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Gavin, who graduated from Mineral Area College with an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology - Design/Drafting, started at the firm in July 2024 during college, and then, he returned to the team in June 2026 after earning his degree, building tw
Gavin Eaton serves as an Engineering Technician at Taylor Engineering LLC. Gavin, who graduated from Mineral Area College with an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology - Design/Drafting, started at the firm in July 2024 during college, and then, he returned to the team in June 2026 after earning his degree, building two years of construction inspection and materials testing experience over that time. He is responsible for completing concrete field and strength and soil compaction density testing while also assisting with necessary construction inspections. Gavin is certified for Nuclear Density Gauge, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Training.
office staff
Kyle Helms
Kyle Helms serves as a Marketing Administrator and Office Assistant at Taylor Engineering LLC. Kyle, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Journalism, started at the firm in December 2025 and has built more than five years of journalism and strategic communication experience over his professional career
Kyle Helms serves as a Marketing Administrator and Office Assistant at Taylor Engineering LLC. Kyle, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Journalism, started at the firm in December 2025 and has built more than five years of journalism and strategic communication experience over his professional career. He is responsible for assisting with office operations and overseeing our company's marketing and advertising to ensure our mission is effectively promoted to the community. Kyle is also a certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Part 107 drone pilot.