Our Team

Brenton has been a dedicated and detail-oriented Structural Engineer since he began his career as an intern in 2011. He obtained his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University, along with his master's degree in civil engineering from University of Maryland College Park and later obtained his Professional Engineering license in 2016.  Brenton later went on to earn his Structural Engineering License in 2021 and is one of very few in the industry to have acquired this distinguished licensure.  When he isn't designing and analyzing structures that ensure safety, stability, and sustainability, Brenton enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering for his church and staying physically active in a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Stella Kanu is a dedicated Civil and Structural Engineer with a robust academic background, holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from London South Bank University in the United Kingdom.

Stella launched her career immediately after completing her master's program, stepping into a significant role as a Project Manager on a major construction project in her home country, Sierra Leone. This experience not only honed her leadership skills but also opened the door to numerous opportunities in the field. Subsequently, she worked as a Structural Engineer, specializing in producing innovative structural designs for buildings and overseeing construction works.

With a profound passion for engineering, Stella has consistently delivered exceptional results, contributing to projects that enhance infrastructure and community spaces. She is driven to succeed and is committed to encouraging more women to pursue careers in engineering.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Stella enjoys listening to music, working out, and cherishing quality time with her family.

Karen has been working with ACE-P.A. since 2020, taking care of the billing and bookkeeping. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Home & Family Living with a minor in Business from Brigham Young University. When not in the office, Karen is busy driving her 3 children to their various activities, coaching her local high school Color Guard, and serving in various capacities for her church. She enjoys being with her family, especially when boating or at the beach.

David is a no-nonsense, results-oriented professional, dedicated to getting the results expected.  David attended University of Maryland where he studied Architecture and Construction Technologies. In a past life, he was the Founder and CEO of Glaser & Associates. He has been with ACEPA for over 8 years and employs 25+ years' experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit products.  In his free time, he enjoys supporting the VFW and American Legion as an elected officer. 

Joe has been working as a drafter for 18+ years utilizing Autocad, Navisworks and Revit among other programs.  He has been an asset to ACEPA for almost 2 years in preparing drawings for large construction projects in collaboration with the engineers.  Joe has experience in commercial, institutional, hospitality, laboratory, retail and educational facility drafting as well.  His strong construction knowledge and hands on experience, along with his excellent detailing skills has allowed him to be a successful drafter.  In his time away from his computer, Joe enjoys relic hunting, metal detecting, gardening, playing with his dogs, and spending time with family.