Principal Steve Mincey, PE, is the CEO; his primary role is the leadership and management of DES. Working closely with DES’ other principals, he sets the strategic direction for the firm and ensures the smooth design and documentation process of the projects. A key aspect of this is providing a learning environment that both attracts and develops the best professionals in the industry. Steve’s unique blend of experience in both the engineering and architecture fields allow him to be particularly effective on large projects where site, utilities and complex structural systems pose significant challenges.  Steve holds a MBA from Pepperdine University, Malibu, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Steve began working summers at DES in 1974, and joined the firm in 1980. License Number: RCE 33341.