Meet our Staff
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REGISTRATION
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
EXPERIENCE
Michael D. Eisenbarth, P.E., S.E.
Michael Eisenbarth, P.E., S.E. joined the R. O. Youker team in 1992 and now serves as the President and Principal Engineer of the firm. Mike’s experience encompasses over 30 years in structural design. His accumulated experience in historic preservation, forensic investigations, and designing buildings utilizing all construction materials provides him with the robust set of skills and expertise required to provide exemplary analysis and design for all types of projects and building materials. As Principal, Michael oversees all phases of projects, from design development through construction.
Professional Engineer's license in Civil Engineering for Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Professional Engineer's license in Structural Engineering in Nebraska and Oklahoma
B.S.C.E. 1997, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Nebraska Chapter of A.C.I.
Structural Engineers Association of Nebraska
American Wood Council
International Code Council
American Institute of Steel Construction
Nebraska State Capitol HVAC Replacement
North Star and Southwest High School
Southeast High School Indoor Air Quality
Cooper YMCA at Densmore Park
St. Gregory the Great Seminary
Union Bank & Trust
Robert Duncan Residence
Antelope County Courthouse
University of Nebraska Barkley Center Addition
Lancaster Juvenile Detention Facility
Lincoln Police Department, 27th & Holdrege
Old Federal Place Renovation (Grand Manse)
Sparks Hall Renovation & Add., Chadron State College
Nebraska National Guard, Camp Ashland Billets
Midwest Bank Headquarters
Cornhusker Bank Headquarters
Lexington Public Schools-Sandoz Elementary Addition
NDOT Auburn Cold Storage Replacement Building
Auburn Opera House Structural Assessment
Susan L. Picotte Conditional Assessment
Oshkosh Public Pool
Alma Public Pool
LPS Meadowlane Elementary Addition
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REGISTRATION
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
EXPERIENCE
Mark W. Otte, P.E., S.E.
Mark Otte, P.E., S.E. has been with R. O. Youker since 2004, and serves as Associate Principal.
His design experience includes new construction and renovations of commercial and institutional projects utilizing wood, steel, concrete and masonry building materials and historic preservation. Mark has experience working on projects from the programming stage through construction.
Professional Engineer’s license in Civil Engineering for Nebraska, Indiana and Minnesota
Professional Engineer’s license in Structural Engineering for Nebraska
B.S.C.E. 2002, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S.C.E 2006, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Structural Engineers Association of Nebraska
American Institute of Steel Construction
VA Outpatient Clinic, Lincoln, NE
Trinity United Methodist Church, Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Public Schools District Office, Lincoln, NE
Cooper YMCA Expansion, Lincoln, NE(2005 & 2012)
UNL Lutheran Center, Lincoln, NE
SCC Student Services & Classroom Addition, Lincoln, NE
Wisner-Pilger Elementary School Addition, Wisner, NE
Lakeview Elementary School Addition/IAQ, Lincoln, NE
Prescott IAQ, Lincoln, NE
UNL Cather Dining Complex, Lincoln, NE
Glenwood High School Addition, Glenwood, IA
Glenwood Athletic Complex, Glenwood, IA
Porcupine K-8 Facility, Porcupine, SD
Adams & Kooser Elementary Schools, Lincoln, NE
Cattle Bank and Trust, Lincoln, NE
Capital Humane Society, Lincoln, NE
State Nebraska Bank, Wayne, NE
Hill Elementary School Phase I Addition and Phase II Indoor
Air Quality & Addition, Lincoln, NE
NEANG McCook Readiness Center, McCook, NE
Concordia University STEM Building, Seward, NE
Chadron State College Rangeland Lab Facility, Chadron, NE
Robin Fowler, Drafting Technician
Robin began working for R. O. Youker in 2019 as an intern while finishing his AAS in Drafting and Design from SCC. As a full-time Drafting Technician, he has enjoyed working on projects ranging from small residential to large industrial buildings. He is excited to continue his growth in the company and the industry.
Chris Niemann, Office Manager
Chris Niemann is a professional who brings more than 20 years of administrative experience to her role as Office Manager of RO Youker, Inc. She joined the firm in 2019 and oversees the day-to-day administrative functions.
Austin Stanard, Engineering Intern
Austin began working for R. O. Youker in 2021 as an intern while finishing his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. As he proceeds with his education towards his Master's Degree, Austin will continue his internship and support the Engineers while gaining experience on all types of projects.
Taylor Drahota, Engineering Intern
Taylor began working for R. O. Youker in 2022 as a certified Engineer in Training as he works towards his Master's Degree in Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Taylor supports the Engineers with projects, including commercial, industrial and residential new construction and renovations.