Phone: 503.254.6292

Portland, OR

About Us

Todd Rowell, P.E., Principal Engineer

Todd graduated from Washington State with a BS in Civil Engineering and is a licenced Professional Engineer in Oregon and Washington. Payton Rowell, Todd's father, is responsible for teaching Todd how to apply structural theory in construction and for inspiring Todd's fascination in structures at a young age. He enjoys the puzzle of finding the most practical solution - where he can easily apply it to many solutions and working closely with clients on issues that arise in the field.

 

When Todd is not in the office you can find him enjoying a WSU football game, an OSU football game, playing in his bocce ball or golf leagues, or playing basketball with his friends.

Stephanie Ashley, E.I., Design Engineer

Stephanie was born and raised in Oregon and received her BS in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University in 2014. She has been working at Rowell Engineering since December 2014 and enjoys working on the more complex and bigger projects that come out of our office. She is working towards her Masters of Engineering degree at Portland State University and her P.E. licence.

 

In her spare time, Stephanie likes to urban hike around Portland, check out new restaurants and bars with unique drinks or hangout with her dog Winston, who you can usually expect to greet you at the office.

Rena Ackley, Office Manager

Rena has been the first line of contact at Rowell Engineering since March 2018. Rena studied business at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh before shifting to Interior Design and receiving her degree from F.V.T.C. in 1999.

 

In 2001 she moved to Portland where she enjoys taking advantage of the amazing hiking trails, gardening opportunities and camping here in Oregon with her family.

Jerry Yates, P.E., Project Engineer

Jerry is an engineer at heart, graduating from CSU Chico in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Jerry’s ability to design systems and efficiencies is a source of pride for him, and a source of excellence in our company.

Chao Tan, E.I., Design Engineer