About Us

At D.R. STRONG you will find an excellent team of highly skilled, talented, and motivated engineers, surveyors, planners, and support staff. We stay current with the ever-evolving trends in technology, industry standards, state, regional, county, and municipality regulations to fulfill all of your consulting needs. DRS strives to find the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and most appropriate solutions to all of your projects.

Professional Experience

Maher A. Joudi, P.E.

President

Education

B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering,
University of Washington

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Maher has over 20 years of experience in the fields of civil engineering and land surveying. He began his career with D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers as an intern in 2001. Maher is the President of the firm. He oversees projects ranging from small subdivisions to high rise buildings.

Luay R. Joudeh, P.E.

Co-Founder

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering,
University of Damascus
Post Graduate Courses,
University of Washington

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Luay has over 35 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, stormwater flow control modeling, wastewater treatment, and disposal systems design, water supply and distribution systems design, sanitary sewer collection systems design, site grading, subdivision planning, and project management. He has completed designs for a variety of institutional, commercial and residential projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Aaron R. Lindeman

CEO

Education

B.S. in Business Administration
Marriot School of Business
Brigham Young University

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Aaron has over 20 years of experience as an Owner, Chief Operating Officer, Consultant, and operations manager across a variety of business sectors. He has represented companies throughout the United States, Asia, and Latin America having lived on three continents and done direct consulting work in dozens of countries. His specialties include complex organizations, Government Relations, and International Business. He also owns and operates Lindeman, LLC in Spokane, WA.

Douglas J. Coombes, P.L.S.

Director of Surveying

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Doug has over 30 years of experience in the field of surveying and is currently the Director of Surveying at D.R. STRONG. While at D.R. STRONG Doug advanced in his position to become a Sr. Vice President. He possesses excellent communication skills with clients, public agencies and team members. Doug is skilled with many computer and survey equipment technologies including Global Positioning Systems, robotic instrumentation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson software.

Yoshio L. Piediscalzi, P.E.

Director of Engineering

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering,
Illinois Institute of Technology
B.S. Mathematics,
Illinois Institute of Technology

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Yosh has been a valuable part of the DRS team for over 10 years. Due to his exemplary project skills, dedication, and proficiency Yosh was awarded the status of Sr. Vice President. He continued his career advancement by becoming the Director of Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with engineering experience in site development, subdivisions, short plats, single-family residential and commercial projects.

Jonathan S. Murray, P.E.

Sr. Project Engineer

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering,
University of Washington

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Jonathan has been a member of the DRS team for the last 10 years and has over fifteen years of civil engineering experience. He has been a licensed Professional Engineer since 2012 with experience in residential and commercial site development, subdivisions, short plats, and utilities. Jonathan currently holds the position of Sr. Project Engineer and works with clients, jurisdictions and other professionals starting projects at the concept stage and ending with the final construction-ready plans.

James G. Reichhoff, P.L.S.

Sr. Project Surveyor

Education

B.S. Geography,
University of Wisconsin

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Jim is a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) and Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) in Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Wisconsin. He has over 30 years of survey experience in right of way, utility, residential development (single-family & multi-family), commercial development, platting, cadastral, and construction staking. Jim has managed and participated in project teams completing a wide variety of survey projects for federal, state, regional, county and municipal authorities. Jim is also experienced in the public sector with private residential and commercial clients.

Dale A. Smith, P.L.S.

Project Surveyor

Education

B.S. Forest Management,
Purdue University

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Dale is a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) in Washington State. He has over 25 years’ experience in a variety of survey projects. These include right of way, utility, residential development (single-family and multi-family), commercial development, platting, and construction staking survey services. Dale has participated in project teams to complete a variety of survey projects for state and regional authorities, utility providers, and private clients (residential and commercial).

LeAnn C. Smith

Admin Manager

Education

Associate of Science,
Spokane Community College

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LeAnn began her career at D.R. STRONG in 2013 as an Administrative Assistant. She became the Accounting Manager after working as Contract Administrator & Engineering Technician at DRS. Before working for D.R. STRONG, she worked as a Church Secretary, Accounts payable & Payroll at Rivers West Contractors, and a variety of positions in medical establishments.

Taegan D. Fogg

Office Manager, IT & HR

Education

B.A. in General Management,
Eastern Washington University
B.A. in Human Resource Management,
Eastern Washington University

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Taegan started his career at D.R. STRONG in 2013 as the firms’ Office Manager. He has since advanced at DRS to be the firm’s IT & HR as well. Before working for D.R. STRONG, Taegan started working in retail at Safeway in 1999. He has worked for several retail companies including Safeway, Boater’s World, Home Depot and The General Store in Spokane until he started his professional career as a Banker at J. P. Morgan Chase bank in 2010. Taegan has been with the firm for over 10 years and strives to find the most efficient, cost-effective and long term solutions for all aspects of his job.