About Us
Since
1993
ESI/FME, Inc. was started by six distinguished veteran engineers: Danny Matsumoto, Ramon R. Wong, II, Kenneth Sadler, Scott Ross, Farhad Manshadi, and Dale Forbes. For over 20years the principals, along with their team of engineers, have been serving the building industry providing innovative, quality and cost effective designs. The company consists of over 30 team members, which include: registered structural and civil engineers, project engineers, CAD drafters and administrative support.
Principals
Danny Matsumoto, C.E.
Ramón R. Wong, II, C.E., S.E.
Kenneth W. Sadler, C.E.
Scott Ross, C.E.
Farhad Manshadi, C.E.
Dale Forbes, C.E.
Project Engineers
Juan M Miguel, C.E.
Ray Wong, C.E.
Joel Cardenas, C.E.
Emily Wright, C.E.
Ali Egemen, C.E.
Babak Bagheripour, C.E.
Danny Matsumoto, C.E.
Principal, from 1993 to Present
Danny received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Southern California in 1978 and his Civil Engineering license in 1982. He has over 35 years of structural engineering experience.
Mr. Matsumoto’s creative solutions to unusual situations is a factor client have come to rely on. Danny works with architects to resourcefully solve problems rather than using stock solutions. An example of this was seen in remodeling a historic adobe barn. His engineering design enabled the original roof rafters to stay in place – keeping its authentic character and design intact.
Danny oversees each of his projects from conception to final construction. His experience, reliability and responsiveness to client’s needs has resulted in truly outstanding projects.
Ramón R. Wong,II, C.E., S.E.
Co-founder
EDUCATION
- Saint Louis University, Bachelorof Science majoring in CivilEngineering with an emphasis onstructural design, Saint Louis, MO,1970.
- California State University atLong Beach, Post graduate work infoundation, pre-stressed concrete,masonry and dynamics ofstructures, Long Beach, CA, 1979.
EMPLOYMENT
- ESI/FME, INC., Co-founder from1993 to present.
- E.S.I. DESIGN GROUP, INC.,Co-founder from 1987 to 1993.
- ENVIRONMENTALSTRUCTURES, INC., Founder from1974 to 1987.
- C.F. BRAUN, Structural Design Leader from 1974 to 1977.
- GOUVIS ENGINEERING, Senior Project Engineer from 1971 to 1974.
- ABEX CORPORATION, Civil Engineer from 1970 to 1974.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
- Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Member of the American Concrete Institute.
- Founding Vice President of CHI EPSILON, Civil Engineering Honor Society of CSULB.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California,, number RCE 23515.
- Registered Structural Engineer in the State of California, number S2345.
- Licensed as a professional engineer with the NCEE and the following states: Nevada, Arizona, NewMexico, Panama Canal Zone, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Texas, New Jersey, and Hawaii.
- Registered Emergency Volunteer Engineer for the State of California, Office of Emergency Services,number 4676. Attached to OES Task Force Five with the OrangeCounty Fire Department as a StructuralSpecialist.
- Test grader for the Board of Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
Kenneth W.Sadler, C.E.
Co-founder
EDUCATION
- California Polytechnic StateUniversity, Bachelor of Sciencemajoring in ArchitecturalEngineering, San Luis Obispo, CA,1985.
- California State University San Diego, undergraduate engineering studies, San Diego, CA, 1980-1981.
- California State University Long Beach, certificate in Advanced Engineering Practices , Long Beach, CA.
EMPLOYMENT
- ESI/FME INC., Co-founder from 1993 to present.
- ENVIRONMENTAL
STRUCTURES, INC., Senior Project Engineer from 1986 to 1993.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, number RCE 45316.
- Registered Emergency Volunteer Engineer for the State of California, Office of Emergency Services, number 1223.
- Registered Civil Engineer in the States of Nevada and South Carolina.
Scott Ross, C.E.
Co-founder
EDUCATION
- California Polytechnic State University , San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science majoring in Architectural Engineering, CA 1985.
- CaliforniaStateUniversity at Long Beach, Certificate in advanced civil engineering practices, Long Beach, CA.
EMPLOYMENT
- ESI/FME INC., Co-founder from 1993 to present.
- Co-founder – E.S.I. Design Group, Inc. from 1990 to 1993.
- Senior Project Engineer – E.S.I. Design Group, Inc. from 1986 to 1989.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
- International Conference of Building Officials.
- American Society of Civil Engineers.
- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
- APA- Engineered Wood Association.
- American Concrete Institute.
- Tan Beta Pi- National Engineering Honor Society.
- Structural Engineering Institute.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, number RCE 45309.
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Nevada, Number RCE 13154.
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona, number RCE 31484.
- Registered Emergency Volunteer Engineer for the State of California, Office of Emergency Services, number 1224.
Farhad Manshadi, C.E.
Co-founder
EDUCATION
- California State University at Long Beach, Bachelor of Science majoring in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural design, Long Beach, CA, 1980.
- California State University at Long Beach, Post graduate work in foundation, reinforced concrete, and steel structures, Long Beach, CA.
EMPLOYMENT
- ESI/FME, INC., Co-founder from 1993 to present.
- FORBES/MANSHADI ENGINEERING, INC., Co-founder from 1984 to 1993.
- ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURES, INC., Senior Project Engineer from 1979 to 1984.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
- Member of the Building Industry Association.
- Member of the American Masonry Institute.
- Member of the American Timber Institute.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California number RCE 36840.
Dale Forbes, C.E.
Co-founder
EDUCATION
- California State University at Long Beach, Bachelor of Science majoring in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural design, Long Beach, CA, 1976.
- California State University at Long Beach, Post graduate work in foundation, reinforced concrete, and steel structures, Long Beach, CA.
EMPLOYMENT
- ESI/FME, INC., Co-founder from 1993 to present.
- FORBES-MANSHADI ENGINEERING, Co-founder from 1984 to 1993.
- FORBES ENGINEERING, Founder from 1981 to 1983.
- ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURES, INC., Senior Project Engineer from 1976 to 1981.
- GOUVIS ENGINEERING, Associate Engineer from 1975 to 1976.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California.
- Member of the International Conference of Building Officials.
- Member of Tai Beta Pi & Chi Epsilon – Honor Fraternities.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, number RCE 30407.
- Registered Civil Engineer in the States of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, and Florida.
- Contractors B-1 License since 1979 (Presently Inactive).
Juan M Miguel, C.E.
Project Engineer
Juan Miguel took an interest in engineering as a teenager while working construction with his dad. Even from an earlier age he had the mindset of an engineer. He was always wanting to know how things worked; taking them apart just to put them back together.
He applied and was accepted into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. After graduating in 2013, he started a job at Castillo Engineering in Long Beach. In 2014 he joined the ESI/FME team where he has been working since. He received his California Civil Engineering license in 2017.
Having roots in construction, Juan is able to bring a fresh perspective when it comes to constructability of residential wood framing. This combined with his knowledge in steel, concrete, and masonry design, as well as specialty designs in shoring and mat slab makes him a very effective engineer.
Project engineer is not Juan’s only job title. At home, he also holds the titles of Husband, and Father. He has been married since 2017 and has two children. Whenever he isn’t working on engineering, Juan enjoys his hobby as a photographer and spending time with his family. Juan also has a passion for knowledge, wether it be learning a new craft such as woodworking, brushing up on structural engineering, programing, or anything in between.
Babak Bagheripour, C.E.
Project Engineer
EDUCATION
- California State University, Sacramento. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering.
EMPLOYMENT
- Employed at ESI/FME, Inc. since1994.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- California Professional Civil Engineer, C 58388.
Joel Cardenas, C.E.
Project Engineer
EDUCATION
- California State University, Fullerton. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering.
EMPLOYMENT
- Employed at ESI/FME, Inc. since1996.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- California Professional Civil Engineer, C 61841.
Ali EgemenAli Egemen, C.E.
Project Engineer
EDUCATION
- Orta Dogu Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Bachelor of Science.
- Orta Dogu Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Master of Science.
EMPLOYMENT
- Employed at ESI/FME, Inc. since1999.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- California Professional Civil Engineer, C 58908.
- Cal Office of Emergency Services, DSW #75742.
Emily Wright, C.E.
Project Engineer
Emily received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University Fullerton in 1997 and her Civil Engineering license from the state of California in 2002. She has over 23 years of structural engineering experience.
Mrs. Wright’s attention to client needs and timely customer service keeps clients returning with project after project. Whether she’s designing tract homes, large custom homes, or remodels, Emily consistently provides the most economical structural design, always keeping the client’s budget in mind.
Emily has been married to her husband Greg since 1998 and has two children, Jackson and Morgan. She enjoys road trips to the mountains, camping at any National Park, backpacking new trails, skiing, and watching Chelsea FC soccer.
Michael Chang, C.E.
Project Engineer
EDUCATION
- University of Texas at Austin. Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering.
- University of Texas at Austin. Bachelor of Science, Architecture.
EMPLOYMENT
- Employed at ESI/FME, Inc. since1993.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- California Professional Civil Engineer, C 55398.
Ray Wong, C.E.
Vice President
EDUCATION
- California State University, Long Beach. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering.
EMPLOYMENT
- Employed at ESI/FME, Inc. since 1995.
LICENSED QUALIFICATIONS
- California Professional Civil Engineer, C 74527.
- Cal Office of Emergency Services, DSW.