ABOUT RIVET

RIVET provides Consulting, Design and Forensic engineering services to clients of all types and budgets. Our clients consist of architects, attorneys, engineers, insurance adjusters, corporations, contractors and construction professionals, managers, board members, and private homeowners, among others. Our clients are located across Colorado and in other states as well.


Whether our clients seek assistance with a new design for proposed projects or concerns regarding an existing property, RIVET stands ready to respond.


RIVET’s engineering professionals help clients determine the best way to proceed with their structure's needs. For more information on how we can assist you with your next project in need of engineering or investigative services, please follow the link below:

CONTACT RIVET

ENGINEERING | LICENSE PENDING

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With office locations in Denver and Colorado Springs, RIVET covers a broad geographic range. Whether your project is located along the Front Range, Continental Divide, or Western Slope, RIVET stands ready to respond. While the majority of our clients are located in Colorado, RIVET’s engineers are available for travel to projects in other states. See our list of covered states here:

Colorado, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

MEET THE RIVET FOUNDERS


John B. Peterson, MS, PE

PRINCIPAL / FOUNDER


John Peterson is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas. He obtained his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering graduating magna cum laude from Kansas State University in 2001. He has over 20 years of structural design and forensic experience and enjoys the unique challenges presented by each. He is a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs and is known for his ability to provide unique, sound, and efficient analysis and solutions to complex issues. He continues to educate clients and colleagues about industry-related topics through various avenues.

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J.R. Whipple, PE, SE, MLSE

PRINCIPAL / FOUNDER


James R. (J.R.) Whipple is a licensed engineer (PE & SE) in the states of Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Utah. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering graduating (magna cum laude) from Arizona State University in 2005. He has over 15 years of structural design and forensic experience and revels in the challenges each specialty presents. He began his life and career in Arizona and transplanted his family to Colorado in 2008. His affection for the "dry heat" was quickly overcome by a love of the snow-capped mountains, fresh lakes, rivers, and opportunities in Colorado. He is well known amongst colleagues and clients for his desire to exceed expectations and work with his clients' timeframes, budgets, and goals.

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Meet Our Team


Andrew Seidman, PE

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER


Andrew Seidman is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2012. He has over 10 years of structural design, and forensic engineering experience and delights in the unique opportunities they present. As an accomplished athlete, he's completed the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon and three half Ironman triathlons. He and his wife felt that Colorado was a perfect fit for their active lifestyle and moved here from Long Island, NY in 2018. He is known by colleagues and clients for his timeliness, dependability, and sound recommendations.

Trevor Greenberg, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER


Trevor Greenberg is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Utah and 9 other states nationwide. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas-Austin in 2016. Trevor brings over 7 years of experience evaluating buildings, structural systems, and welcomes variety and collaboration with clients. Outside of engineering, Trevor enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and cheering on his UT Longhorns. He is known by colleagues and clients for his reliability, preparedness, and professional advisement.

KYLE WOODARD, PE

INVESTIGATIVE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER


Kyle Woodard is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the state of Colorado. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2018. Kyle brings over 6 years of experience in design and construction of a variety of steel, wood, reinforced concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel structures with additional experience in scaffolding and shoring. Kyle enjoys skiing as well as pitching for his local baseball league and growing his large Lego collection. He is known by colleagues and clients for his dedication and diligence on all his projects.

Joe Zeller, PE

INVESTIGATIVE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER


Joe Zeller is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of Colorado and Idaho. He obtained his Masters in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering emphasis from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014 and his Bachelors in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Illinois in 2012. Joe brings over 10 years of experience in consulting and design. When not focused on engineering, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and playing softball. He is known by colleagues and clients for his dependability, professionalism, and commitment on all his projects.

Glynnis Goldstein

BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST


Glynnis Goldstein is a business support professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Engineering, Insurance, and IT industries. She obtained her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia in 2008. Glynnis has over 20 years of experience supporting people, processes, and delivering client service. She moved her family from Georgia to Colorado in 2019 to enjoy the outdoors and experience all the seasons. She is known by colleagues and clients for her adaptability, communication, and organization.

ANABELLA CABRERA

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST


Anabella Cabrera is a results-driven financial professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, and reporting. She has a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiencies, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability through strategic financial analysis. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Jose Matias Delgado. When not keeping the books straight, Anabella enjoys spending time with her family. She is known for her strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to accuracy, and timely execution of financial processes.


THE RIVET MISSION

Our mission is to provide high-quality and professional consulting, design, & forensics engineering services in the fields of structural, architectural, and civil. We strive to provide our clients with the attention to detail, consistency, flexibility, and diligence required in today's construction and engineering landscapes.

We are team oriented, both internally and externally, and are continuously adapting and learning with the growth and changes in our industry. Our goal is to earn and keep the trust of our clients such that we are synonymous with their vision of what great engineering should be.