Staff
Our Dedicated Team
We love our employees and know they make the PK Electrical promise of a commitment to innovative electrical designs a reality. We are proud to be one of the best places for electrical engineers to work. Our unique collaborative model and professionalism make PK Electrical, Inc. one of the top electrical engineering firms nationwide.
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Karen D. Purcell, P.E.Principal
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Alan WiskusPrincipal
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Joey Ganser, P.E.Principal | Engineering
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Dugan Hadler, LEED AP BD+CPrincipal | Design
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Mike Greene, P.E.Design Manager
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Scott PruterSenior Project Manager
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Martin St. PeterSenior Project Manager
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Brian Cuneo, P.E., RCDDTechnology Manager
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Alana ButlerTechnology Project Manager
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Rob BoganTechnology Project Manager
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Bryan Dagerman, P.E.Senior Electrical Design Engineer
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Zack Jernigan, P.E.Senior Electrical Design Engineer
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Craig Carroll, SETSenior Electrical Designer
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Tim CastaldyElectrical Designer
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Reid Poling, MS, E.I., LEED Green AssociateElectrical Designer
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Steve VillanuevaElectrical Designer
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Nyaaba ApambireElectrical Designer
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Brandon DouglasJunior Electrical Designer
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Linda CammarataProject Technical Assistant
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Savina GonzalezProduction Manager
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Mike BellenderProduction Manager
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Phung UngSenior Drafter
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Hector SariñanaDrafter
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Darlene BarnesDrafter
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Juan Perez-ArguetaDrafter
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Matt BrownDrafter
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Amanda HartmanBusiness Development & Marketing Lead
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Emily CoxMarketing Coordinator
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Sarah TracyBusiness Development Specialist
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Marcia HallettAccounting & Office Manager
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Shannon TurnerExecutive & Accounting Assistant
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Hannah RicoAdministrative Coordinator
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Aletha BaskervilleAdministrative Assistant
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Joel SethIntern
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Matthew StuartIntern

Karen D. Purcell, P.E.
Karen Purcell
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8833
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Widener University
Years of Experience: 30
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Running
- Favorite food: Creamy peanut butter
- What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of? Attending 59 Elton John concerts

Alan Wiskus
Alan Wiskus
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3160
Hometown: Dedham, Iowa
Years of Experience: 32
Other Info:
- Secret talents: EMT
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Flying/pilot
- Best way to spend a day off: In the great outdoors

Joey Ganser, P.E.
Joey Ganser
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8820
Hometown: Sparks, Nevada
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology
Years of Experience: 12
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Snow and water skiing
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Cooking dinner for my family
- What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of? I once beat Sonic the Hedgehog in less than an hour

Dugan Hadler, LEED AP BD+C
Dugan Hadler
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8826
Hometown: Sparks, Nevada
Education: IBEW/NJATC
Years of Experience: 20
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: anything outside, skiing, camping, boating, fishing, etc.
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Swimming – I can do it, but reserve the talent strictly for survival situations, of which I have not been in… which is nice.
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “Be honest and work harder than anyone around you.” My dad used to tell me that.

Mike Greene, P.E.
Mike Greene, P.E.
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3163
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder
Years of Experience: 21
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Outdoor recreation
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Inside the Great Pyramids at Giza
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Skydiving

Scott Pruter
Scott Pruter
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8831
Hometown: Orange, Texas
Education: Bachelor degree from the University of Texas
Years of Experience: 41
Other Info:
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Costa Rica
- Dream vacation: Iceland and Scandinavia
- Favorite food: Mexican food

Martin St. Peter
Martin St. Peter
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3172
Hometown: Damar, Kansas
Education: IBEW Apprenticeship
Years of Experience: 46
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime: Golfing
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Utila, Honduras
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: Skydiving

Brian Cuneo, P.E., RCDD
Brian Cuneo
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8824
Hometown: San Rafael, California
Education: Master of Science in Construction Management and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley
Years of Experience: 30
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Skiing and mountain biking
- Favorite band: Eagles
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Kite surfing

Alana Butler
Alana Butler
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3169
Hometown: Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
Years of Experience: 12
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Gardening
- Dream vacation: Cruise around the Greek islands
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Taking the dog for a walk

Rob Bogan
Rob Bogan
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3173
Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia
Education: Associate of Electronics Engineering and Associate of Business
Years of Experience: 29
Other Info:
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize
- Favorite food: Sushi
- Best way to spend a day off: Bird hunting

Bryan Dagerman, P.E.
Bryan Dagerman
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8828
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno
Years of Experience: 13
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Skiing! I grew up skiing and after college, I stopped for a while, but now I’ve gotten back into it. I’m getting my kids into it as well just like my parents did for me, it has been a lot of fun.
- Favorite food: I love Mexican food, so tacos
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Washington DC is super fun to visit. I love the history and tons of free museums to explore.

Zack Jernigan, P.E.
Zack Jernigan, P.E.
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3171
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University
Years of Experience: 12
Other Info:
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: Jumping out of a perfectly good plane
- Favorite thing to binge watch: The Office
- Best way to spend a day off of work? In the mountains taking pictures

Craig Carroll, SET
Craig Carroll
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8819
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Education: IBEW/NJATC
Years of Experience: 19
Other Info:
- Favorite band: Portugal. The Man
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Going to the gym/working out
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Brewing (and drinking) beer

Tim Castaldy
Tim Castaldy
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3166
Hometown: Bay Shore, New York
Education: Suffolk Community College
Years of Experience: 17
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Furniture making
- If you were a superhero, your super power would be? Time travel
- What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? How to coach an under six year old boys soccer team

Reid Poling, MS, E.I., LEED Green Associate
Reid Poling
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3167
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Education: Master and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Kansas
Years of Experience: 1
Other Info:
- Favorite thing to binge watch: The Office
- If you were a superhero, your superpower would be: Teleportation
- What game or movie universe would you live in? Star Wars, without a doubt!

Steve Villanueva
Steve Villanueva
(775) 826-9010 Ext. 8822
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Education: IBEW/NJATC
Years of Experience: 23
Other Info:
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: finding my soulmate and having children with her.
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever given? Don’t forget to laugh today!
- What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Classic cars.

Nyaaba Apambire
Nyaaba Apambire
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8834
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Basketball
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Play/watch basketball
- What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Basketball

Brandon Douglas
Brandon Douglas
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3168
Hometown: Goodland, Kansas
Education: Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology from Northwest Tech; Bentley Institute of MicroStation
Years of Experience: 10
Other Info:
- Favorite food: BBQ
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever given? Practice how you play
- What game or movie universe would you live in? Harry Potter

Linda Cammarata
Linda Cammarata
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3175
Hometown: Green Garden, Illinois
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Saint Louis University
Years of Experience: 1
Other Info:
- Dream vacation: Completing the Camino De Santiago or sailing the Arctic Circle
- If you were a superhero, your superpower would be: Teleportation of myself and anything/anyone touching me
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Photography

Savina Gonzalez
Savina Gonzalez
(775) 826-9010 Ext. 8816
Hometown: Mahopac, New York
Education: Bachelor of Science in Facility Planning and Management from Cornell University; Associates of Art in Graphic Design from Truckee Meadows Community College.
Years of Experience: 21
Other Info:
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: Doing a Tough Mudder
- If you were a superhero, your superpower would be: Domino’s luck
- What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of?: Writing cursive backwards

Mike Bellender
Mike Bellender
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3170
Hometown: Sterling, Colorado
Education: Associate of Science
Years of Experience: 8
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Gaming
- Favorite food: Pasta
- Best way to spend a day off work? At the lake

Phung Ung
Phung Ung
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3295
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Denver
Years of Experience: 6
Other Info:
- Dream vacation: Travel to Maldives/Dubai
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Listen to music
- What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of? Completing a Rubik’s Cube

Hector Sariñana
Hector Sariñana
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3165
Hometown: Goodland, Kansas
Education: Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology from Northwest Tech
Years of Experience: 1
Other Info:
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Long run and exercise
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Archery and bowhunting
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever given? “Be water, my friend.” – Bruce Lee

Darlene Barnes
Darlene Barnes
(775) 826-9010 Ext. 3162
Hometown: Hinckley, Utah
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Salt Lake City
Other Info:
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: Skydiving, traveling Europe for 15 days (Paris, Florence, Venice, and Rome), and Achieving my Bachelors!
- Favorite thing to binge watch: World of Dance, SYTYCD, Project Runway, or Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix
- What age do you wish you could permanently be?: At 29 I was in the best shape of my life! it would be nice to be permanently buff but still have the emotional and academic knowledge gained up through this point.

Juan Perez-Argueta
Juan Perez-Argueta
(775) 826-9010
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Colorado, Denver
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Photography
- What game of movie universe would you live in? Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
- Dream vacation: Backpacking through Europe, Asia, or South America

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3170
Hometown: Crescent City, California
Education: Associate of Science from Rogue Community College
Years of Experience: 20
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Golf and bowling
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Santorini Island, Greece
- Favorite thing to binge watch: Breaking Bad

Amanda Hartman
Amanda Hartman
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3164
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Leadership from the University of Iowa
Other Info:
- Favorite thing to binge watch: TLC shows that make me feel better about myself (My Strange Addiction & My 600-lb Life are my top two)
- What game or movie universe would you live in? Harry Potter
- What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Drag queens

Emily Cox
Emily Cox
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8839
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Nevada, Reno
Other Info:
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Tokyo when the cherry blossoms were blooming. It was spectacular!
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe
- What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Costco’s business structure… I love that place

Sarah Tracy
Sarah Tracy
(775) 826-9010 Ext. 8818
Hometown: Woodland, California
Other Info:
- Weirdest food you’ve ever eaten: The food isn’t weird, but the combination of it is! When I was pregnant I loved to dip cucumber slices into chocolate pudding… and I still do it every once in a while!
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Baking
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Skiing or snowboarding

Marcia Hallett
Marcia Hallett
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8817
Hometown: Santa Maria, California
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Pacific University
Other Info:
- Secret talents: I can make chocolate cake disappear
- Dream vacation: RV tour of the south island of New Zealand
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: Swimming in the ocean on a horse

Shannon Turner
Shannon Turner
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8821
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Other Info:
- Dream vacation: Bora Bora in those overwater bungalows
- Favorite food: Chicken fingers and fries from Bully’s (has to be Bully’s)
- Best way to spend a day off work: Spa day!

Hannah Rico
Hannah Rico
(720) 481-3290 Ext.3289
Hometown: Hanover, Pennsylvania
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Millersville University
Other Info:
- Best way to relax after a stressful day: Getting outside with my dogs
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Making cork boards out of used corks
- Favorite food: All things spicy

Aletha Baskerville
Aletha Baskerville
(775) 826-9010 Ext. 8840
Hometown: Herlong, California
Education: Associates of Arts and Science from Lassen Community College
Other Info:
- Most interesting place you’ve been: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Volleyball, basketball, and spending time with my kids.
- Favorite thing to binge watch: Either CSI Miami or Walking Dead

Joel Seth
Joel Seth
(775) 826-9010 Ext.8825
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Education: Truckee Meadows Community College
Other Info:
- Favorite pastime/hobby: Baseball
- If you could be any movie character, who would you be? Iron Man
- What age do you wish you could permanently be? 10

Matthew Stuart
Matthew Stuart
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Education: University of Nevada, Reno
Other Info:
- Something you’ve crossed off your bucket list: Scuba Diving
- What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of: Eagle Scout
- Something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten the chance to: Skydiving