Our Team
CPE has the expertise you need at all levels.
Coastal Protection Engineering LLC (CPE) operates as a multidisciplinary team comprised of industry leading professionals to support coastal projects of all sizes. Our team is purposefully organized to provide every level of service required to deliver coastal projects with the highest degree of expertise and efficiency.
Management Team
Team Members
Daniela Cordeiro
Administrative Assistant
Dylan Nestler, P.E.
Coastal Engineer
Akash Sahu
Coastal Numerical Modeler
Chelsea Ryan, P.E.
Coastal Engineer
Frank Marshall
Coastal Scientist
Daniel Perez
Marine Biologist
Chase Davis
Numerical Modeler
Katie Velasquez
Environmental Scientist
Caroline MacLeod E.I.
Coastal Engineer
Thomas Hurlimann E.I.
Coastal Engineer
Yu-Chen Pan, E.I.
Structural Designer
Will Warren
Senior Marine Geologist
Patrick Kistler, E.I.
Coastal Engineer
Summer Owens
Environmental Scientist
Heather Thompson
Jr. Coastal Scientist












