GALENA-BENCHMARK ENGINEERING
The Team
Who We Are
David Patrie
Planner, Project Manager & Partner
David has over 17 years of professional land use planning experience. He has a diverse background spanning community planning, land use planning, subdivision development, permitting, area of city impact and annexation negotiations and planning. David is versed in land use law, state and local regulations, best practices and is skilled in site evaluations, needs analyses, project presentation and the entitlement process. David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering & Management from Clarkson University.
When David is not in the office you might find him in the high country on Central Idaho peaks, cruising the dirt single-track, at the ice rink or on the ski hill with his family.
208-726-9512 ext. 1006
Rob Breier, PLS
Professional Land Surveyor
Project Manager & Partner
Rob is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. He received a degree in surveying from Idaho State University and is a member of the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He has a diverse background and brings a wide array of experience in legal descriptions, boundary and topographical surveys, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), platting, construction documentation and construction staking.
As an Idaho native, Rob enjoys all outdoor activities that the valley has to offer. On the weekend, you can find him with his family, fishing at a high mountain lake or skiing in the backcountry.
208-726-9512 ext. 1007
Don Sewell
Land Surveyor
Don Sewell will meet all of your surveying needs. He has been surveying in the Wood River Valley for over 25 years. Don specializes in construction surveying and can manage multiple construction jobs like a champ! Best of all – he provides excellent service with a smile each time!
When not busy surveying – you can find Don driving his two kids around to various activities; but best of all Don enjoys flying down single track trails on his mountain bike!
208-726-9512 ext. 1014
Cinda Lewis, EIT
Engineer In Training
Plat Coordinator
Cinda was raised in the Pacific Northwest, graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. She moved to the Wood River Valley over 30 years ago and has worked on a wide range of projects. Her experience includes surveying; CAD design & drafting; construction inspection; civil plans and specifications; land development and platting. When not in the office she can be found enjoying the local hiking, biking and ski trails.
208-726-9512 ext. 1004
Phoebe Johannessen, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Engineering Manager
Phoebe joined the team 5 years ago and has been providing civil engineering and construction administration services for single- and multi-family residential buildings, residential subdivisions, and commercial development projects throughout the Wood River Valley. With more than 20 years of experience in the civil engineering industry, Phoebe brings a broad background of water, wastewater, grading and drainage, and low impact development for both public and private projects.
In her off-time, Phoebe enjoys hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and playing the piano.
208-726-9512 ext. 1008
Henry Brandes, LSIT
Surveying Manager
Originally hailing from Colorado, Henry joined the team in the spring of 2021. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2014, he stumbled upon surveying while working in the hydrologic sciences field many years later. After a botched attempt at a career transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, he found himself working on a survey crew in Boise, ID. Fast forward several years of academic coursework coupled with field experience, Henry is now a Land Surveyor in Training with the goal of becoming a Professional Land Surveyor. What he enjoys most about surveying is getting to explore Blaine County while working on some pretty amazing field sites! Henry has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado, and soon a post-baccalaureate degree in Land Surveying from Idaho State University.
On the weekends Henry enjoys rock climbing around south-central Idaho and getting out on the trails around the Wood River Valley.
208-726-9512 ext. 1009
Sarah Smith, EIT
Engineer In Training
Sarah joined the team in the summer of 2022 as a Junior Civil Engineer. With a degree in Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University, Sarah has found herself on a path of Civil Engineering here at Galena-Benchmark. She works on a variety of projects including site utility & drainage, ROW improvement, septic drainfield and road design. She also has experience putting together floodplain applications, conceptual layouts, and drainage reports.
Having grown up in Bartlett, NH with the White Mountains as her playground, Sarah is happy to be living in the mountains here in Idaho. When not at work you can catch her skiing on Baldy or out in the backcountry, Nordic skiing the Harriman, mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, learning how to white water raft or walking her handsome pup, Bridger, on local trails.
208-726-9512 ext.1013
Nick Lacasse
Estimator, Project Manager
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208-726-9512 ext. 1011
Roy Mora
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
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208-726-9512 ext. 1003
Meet the Sidekicks
Office Sidekicks and Outdoor Best Friends.
