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Leadership
Wood/Patel's leadership team is made up of top engineering professionals working together to provide a strong support base, adding value to our clients' goals.

Mr. Darrel E. Wood, P.E., R.L.S.
CEO - Stockholder

Darrel Wood has over 25 years of experience in private and public works projects, particularly related to water resource assignments. As a founding principal of Wood/Patel, Darrel is involved in the day-to-day operations of the firm, as well as providing his knowledge and expertise on a variety of ongoing projects.
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Mr. Ashok C. Patel, P.E., R.L.S., CFM
President - Stockholder

Ash Patel has 30 years of civil engineering experience and is known throughout the State of Arizona for his drainage expertise.
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Mr. James S. Campbell, P.E.
Vice President - Stockholder

Jim Campbell has over 25 years of professional civil engineering experience specializing in the design of commercial and retail properties.
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Mr. Thomas R. Gettings, R.L.S.
Vice President of Survey - Stockholder

Tom Gettings is a Registered Land Surveyor with over 25 years of survey experience in the State of Arizona.
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Mr. Michael T. Young, P.E.
Senior Vice President - Stockholder

Michael Young serves as Senior Vice President responsible for the general operation of Wood/Patel.
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Mr. Peter H. Hemingway, P.E.
Senior Vice President - Stockholder

Pete Hemingway is the Senior Vice President responsible for Wood/Patel’s Public Works Division. His 23 years of experience are put into practice in his day to day contact with clients and project stakeholders.
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Mr. Jeffrey R. Minch, P.E.
Vice President - Stockholder

Jeff Minch has over 19 years of public works experience specializing in the field of hydrology and hydraulics. He has managed the analysis and design of various drainage planning, hydrologic, hydraulic, sediment transport, and environmental permitting projects.

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Mr. Robert D. Gofonia, P.E., R.L.S.
Vice President - Associate

Bob brings over 40 years of experience in the construction field to Wood/Patel’s Construction Management Department. Additionally, his 22 years of experience working in the City of Phoenix’s Engineering and Street Transportation Departments gives him enormous insight into the needs and concerns of municipal clients.

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Mr. Patrick Marum, P.E.
Vice President - Stockholder

Pat's 30 years of civil engineering experience throughout Arizona in the private and public works arenas spans a broad area of responsibility, including administration and supervision of projects.
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Mr. Kenneth L. KnickerBocker, P.E., RLS

Principal, Director – Water/Wastewater

                                                                         

Ken Knickerbocker is responsible for managing the Water/Wastewater Resources department. He has experience in the planning, design and construction of wastewater treatment, conveyance and re-use facilities; water treatment, production, pumping, transmission and storage facilities. He has planned, managed and performed detailed design and construction services for water and wastewater projects in the southwest for over 37 years.

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