Michael Neils, P.E., IES

Founder and President Emeritus

Michael Neils, with over 35 years as a principal in the consulting engineering business, is the founder and President Emeritus of M. Neils Engineering, Inc. He has extensive expertise in peer review, evaluation, planning, design and construction support for projects throughout California. Michael is a recognized industry leader in lighting efficiency and helped to form the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions in 1991. In addition to his extensive lighting design experience, he has actively contributed to the advancement of lighting knowledge at the state and national levels.

Jesse Bastian, P.E.

President

Jesse Bastian is President of M. Neils and the firm’s Director of Engineering. He oversees the firm’s business operations and is responsible for final review of engineering drawings to ensure the design meets the firm’s quality and safety standards as well as all applicable regulations. He also serves as Principal Engineer for public safety, healthcare, and industrial projects. Jesse provides mentoring and training to engineering staff, and actively facilitates the firm’s continual improvement and development of best practices. Jesse has 20 years of experience in the A/E/C industry and has been with M. Neils since 2004.

Stuart Lindsay

Principal Electrical Designer

Stuart Lindsay is Principal Electrical Designer and the firm’s Director of Project Management. He is responsible for overall project delivery, ensuring that all contracts are completed in alignment with client goals, and supporting coordination between the firm’s engineering, design, and CAD production staff. He also actively manages projects in the education, healthcare, institutional, and civic markets. Stuart has over 35 years of experience in electrical and lighting design and has been with M. Neils since 2011.

Nichole Parsons

Chief Financial Officer

Nichole Parsons is Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the firm’s financial operations and systems. She also manages contracts and human resources processes. Nichole has over 30 years of experience in accounting, office management, and business management. She joined M. Neils in 2008.

Danielle Neils

Marketing and Business Systems Manager

Danielle Neils manages the firm’s marketing and business development activities and provides mentorship and training to staff in proposal production, digital and print marketing, and client relationship development. She also leads firm-wide initiatives including strategic planning and information management. Her experience at M. Neils includes several years of providing support to the design team, including CADD production and technical analysis for lighting research projects.

Sinisha Glisic

Senior Project Manager

Sinisha Glisic has over 20 years of experience in electrical and lighting design for new construction and modernization projects. His expertise includes client coordination, power systems design, utility coordination, Title 24 compliance, and design for telecommunications, security and fire alarm systems. He has significant experience in electrical and lighting design for educational facilities.

Julia Brodovsky, P.E.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Julia Brodovsky has 11 years of experience in electrical engineering, including retail, industrial, and residential mixed-use projects. Her expertise includes client coordination, design of lighting and power systems, and production of CADD drawings. She moved to California from the Midwest and joined M. Neils in 2018.

Yvette Van Zanten, P.E.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Yvette Van Zanten, P.E. joined the firm in 2023, and brings over 30 years of experience in electrical engineering for educational, industrial, and commercial projects. Her professional career includes 17 years at local firm Charles A. Martin & Associates, with 14 years as a company vice president. At. M. Neils, Yvette is leading projects within the firm’s K-12 market, working with Northern California school districts. Her technical expertise includes electrical distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems design for a wide variety of project types.

Crystal Collier-McMaster

Project Coordinator, Designer

Crystal Collier-McMaster has seven years of experience in the A/E/C industry, with a background in interior residential and commercial design. At M. Neils, she leads small healthcare interior renovation projects, including design and drafting of electrical and lighting systems. Her expertise includes proposal development, client communication, utility service plan submittals, preparation of construction documents and specifications, plan check coordination through HCAi and other regulatory agencies, submittal review, and RFI responses. As the firm-wide project coordinator, Crystal also assists the design team in maintaining an organized and effective workflow.

Peter Ivanov, EIT

Assistant Engineer

Braden Rhoads

Electrical Designer, BIM Manager

Braden Rhoads is a graduate of the electrical engineering program at University of California, Davis, and is the firm's BIM Manager. His project experience includes serving as BIM lead for multiple high profile projects at UC Davis Health's Sacramento campus. He has provided electrical design and consultation for large scale renewable energy projects, and for projects under HCAi and DSA jurisdiction. He is skilled in project management, BIM coordination, and electrical and lighting design.

Nikolay Kaminskiy

Electrical Designer

Nikolay Kaminskiy joined M. Neils in 2022 and has two years of experience as a drafter and CADD Technician within the A/E/C industry. He also has seven years of hands-on experience as a trainee electrician. Nikolay supports the design and engineering team to prepare complete construction documents, including set up of base plans, layout of electrical systems, and incorporating drawing revisions as needed at project milestones.

Willie Pujanes

Senior CAD Technician/Drafter

Willie has over 25 years experience as a drafter and CAD technician within the A/E/C industry, and has significant expertise in preparing biddable construction documents for healthcare projects, including set up of base plans; layout of electrical, fire alarm, lighting, nurse call, and security plans; creating diagrams, details, and schedules; and performing photometric calculations.

Ker Lo

Senior CAD Technician/Drafter

Ker Lo has over 30 years experience as a drafter and CAD technician within the A/E/C industry, including layout and drafting of medical facility remodels and institutional roof replacement projects. His technical capabilities include set up of base plans, layout of electrical systems, and incorporating drawing revisions as needed at project milestones.

Annie Parsons

Administrative Assistant

Annie Parsons supports M. Neils' administration functions, assisting with the firm's accounting, human resources, reception, and office organization. She has been with M. Neils full-time since 2018 and part-time since 2012. Annie also coordinates the firm's community service efforts including end of year donation drives to local organizations.