Laurie Borchert has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership since joining TBA in 2001. Her involvement with management decisions regarding company policies and staff development is of tremendous value to the firm and to her peers. She is highly respected for her rational thinking and commitment to excellence in the performance of her duties. In addition, Laurie’s strong organizational and communication skills have enabled her to serve as point contact for some of our most challenging projects. As our first LEED accredited professional, she has been a key part of our commitment to sustainable design. Laurie has also taken a lead role in our lighting design efforts and assists in the management of our MEP BIM team. Laurie was promoted to Director in 2025.
Bryan Melvin joined Thorson • Baker + Associates as an Electrical Design Engineer in January 2006 and quickly advanced to the level of Senior Project Manager, and to Director with the firm. He has excels at fostering client relationships with his strong presence at meetings and his extensive travel across the country to hundreds of job sites. Bryan successfully manages many clients and programs and provides invaluable mentorship to younger staff and interns. In addition to these contributions, Bryan also plays an integral role in developing department and company-wide standards and procedures.
Since joining Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA) in 2007 as an EIT, Cole has received his PE license and assumed the role of Structural Senior Project Manager. Cole’s project experience with TBA includes healthcare, commercial and educational projects. Cole has been the lead engineer on multiple Revit projects, as well as multiple projects that are vibration sensitive. Cole has also worked on projects utilizing the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and LEAN construction practices. In March of 2019, Cole became a Director.