January 21, 2026

AHBL

Kaul

AHBL promoted Scott Kaul from associate principal to principal. Kaul is an accomplished civil engineer with 21 years of experience designing a wide range of projects, including residential, commercial, municipal, educational, military and industrial developments.

As principal, Kaul will continue managing his portfolio of work while playing a key role in shaping AHBL's strategic direction and business operations.

Kaul's technical expertise spans all aspects of site development, including entitlements, site utility design and calculations, site grading, storm drainage design and construction administration. He has successfully managed projects for developers and architects on single-family subdivisions, multifamily communities, commercial developments and mixed-use projects. In addition to project leadership, Kaul mentors civil engineers across the firm, supporting the growth of early-career professionals. His work extends from Western Washington to Central and Eastern Washington, and he serves as principal in the firm's Tri-Cities office, providing civil engineering services to local clients.

Corley

Jackie Corley joined AHBL as marketing manager. Corley brings over 10 years of experience leading complex, high-profile pursuits in the fast-paced commercial construction market of the Pacific Northwest. Throughout her career, Corley has partnered with teams to craft strategic, client-focused proposals across diverse market sectors. She is known for her ability to navigate high-pressure situations with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, and for turning complex technical information into compelling, accessible content.

Corley holds a B.S. in Business Marketing with a minor in Communications from Mount St. Mary's University, and has served in multiple committee roles with SMPS. She is also a current member of SMPS, WSHEE and SAME.

Becker

John Becker, professional land surveyor (PLS) and AHBL principal, is retiring from day-to-day operations after a 36-year career in the land surveying industry — 29 of those with AHBL. While stepping back from his day-to-day role, Becker will continue to support AHBL through 2026 as an advisor and mentor, helping ensure a smooth leadership transition within the Land Survey Department.

A third-generation land surveyor originally from the Tri-Cities, Becker built much of his career in Tacoma, where he earned his degree from the University of Puget Sound before joining AHBL in 1996. He played a pivotal role in expanding the firm's reach by opening the Tri-Cities office in 2011. Over the years, he has held key roles including principal, chief of parties, and project surveyor, contributing both in the field and office.

His expertise spans a wide range of surveying disciplines, including topographic, boundary, construction staking, and ALTA/NSPS surveys. Becker has been instrumental in residential and commercial development projects throughout Eastern and Western Washington.

Earlier this year, Tyler Duncan, PLS was promoted to associate principal and will lead AHBL's Land Survey Department in the Tri-Cities. As both associate principal and AHBL's Tri-Cities chief of parties, Duncan brings nearly two decades of experience coordinating survey projects and supervising both office production staff and field crews. Since beginning his career at AHBL 18 years ago after graduating from Washington State University, Duncan has played a key role in producing survey maps for hundreds of projects across Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest. His expertise spans topographic surveys, boundary calculations, legal descriptions, and the creation of detailed survey maps and exhibits that support engineering, architectural and construction efforts. Duncan also leads on-call survey projects and has been instrumental in growing AHBL's Tri-Cities office while mentoring staff to serve clients throughout Eastern Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Follansbee

Dave Follansbee, AHBL principal and land surveyor, is also retiring from day-to-day operations after 27 years with AHBL and a distinguished career in the land surveying industry. Follansbee will continue with AHBL through 2026 in an advisory role, supporting mentorship and a seamless leadership transition within the Survey Department.

Over nearly three decades, Follansbee has played a pivotal role in shaping AHBL's survey practice across the Pacific Northwest. His expertise includes AutoCAD drafting, topographic and A.L.T.A. surveys, boundary line adjustments, records of survey, short and long plats, and grant-funded projects. Follansbee's work spans both field and office operations, and he has overseen five survey crews serving public and private clients throughout Washington.

Christopher Dodos was promoted to associate principal at the beginning of the year and will lead the Survey Department. Dodos is a licensed professional land surveyor in Washington and Oregon, with over 11 years of experience. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he began his professional career as a high school teacher before transitioning into surveying. His technical expertise includes topographic, boundary and post-construction as-built surveys, construction staking, and right-of-way surveys.