Our Team
Over the past 32 years, EMC has grown from a small 3-engineer office to an 12-engineer office with 21 total employees.
Terry Scholes
Founding Partner
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Terry Scholes
Founding Partner
Mr. Scholes is a Founder of EMC Structural Engineers, P.C. His extensive structural design experience is well-known in the local design community. He has performed structural design and/or renovations on some of the most notable landmarks in the Nashville, TN area. Some of these projects include the Nashville Bridge Company Renovation (Nabrico), the Ascend Amphitheater, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with many others.
Recent Project Experience:
Freshman Commons at Vanderbilt / Nashville, TN
A new freshman quadrangle that includes five dormitory buildings of six stories each; a four-story dining and commons building; and supporting powerhouse. Residential halls totaled 288,000 square feet and the commons building totaled 116,000 square feet.
Ensworth High School / Nashville, TN
A new high-end private school campus located on a 124-acre site. The project consists of a total of 224,000 square feet in six separate buildings which include: an academics building; commons building; arts building; athletic building; administration building; and a clock tower. Also included are athletic fields and viewing stands for high school competition.
The Terrazzo / Nashville, TN
This 18-story building is a mixed-use project, which includes grade level retail, three floors of office space, and 11 floors of high-end condominiums, all over a three-level underground parking garage. Also included are two-level penthouse units, a club level, and a swimming pool.
Children’s Way Parking Garage / Nashville, TN
This 810,000-square-foot, 18-story parking structure consists of eight levels underground, four levels above ground, and six future levels.
Westin Hotel / Nashville, TN
A new 28-story 500,000 square foot hotel with a large two story ballroom on the first floor and a pool on the 27th floor. The structure consists of concrete shear walls and 2-way post tension slab.
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Mark Buchanan
Principal
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Mark Buchanan
Principal
Mr. Buchanan is a Principal of the Firm. From his broad based experience with design-build and investigative/forensic work he is able to bring a keen sense of what is practical into his designs and investigations. He is experienced in producing documents that are highly constructible and from this, he incorporates into design practical details for projects that both reduce cost and expedite construction once the documents reach the field.
Recent Project Experience:
MTSU Student Union/Murfreesboro, TN
A new three-story, 197,000-square-foot, concrete structure designed to house a student grille; ballroom and meeting space; a bookstore; video theater; student government areas; and administrative offices serving 20,000 students. This building also has multiple exterior balconies and has been designed for future energy saving systems such as solar panels.
Green Hills Lifestyle Center/Nashville, TN
A multi-use lifestyle center consisting of five buildings that include 162,000 square feet of retail space; 126,000 square feet of office space; and 200,000 square feet of parking. Buildings vary from one to six stories with the two parking structures consisting of two levels each.
Freshman Commons at Vanderbilt/Nashville, TN
A new freshman quadrangle that includes five dormitory buildings of six stories each; a four-story dining and commons building; and supporting powerhouse. Residential halls totaled 288,000 square feet and the commons building totaled 116,000 square feet.
Hill Center at Nashville West/Nashville, TN
A new two-story building consisting of office space on the upper level and retail space on the ground floor.
Bellevue Plaza / Bellevue, TN
The new mall at Bellevue that replaces the older outdated building. The new mall will be a lifestyle center with multi-family housing, offices, entertainment and retail with exterior entrances.
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Dan Borsos
Principal
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Dan Borsos
Principal
Mr. Borsos is a Principal of the Firm. As our Chief Structural Engineer, he is responsible for the application of structural engineering fundamentals within the Firm. He has the ability to combine theoretical concepts with practical applications to produce efficient and innovative structures. Some of his specialties include seismic and high wind design, renovation and repurposing of existing structures; and value engineering.
Recent Project Experience:
Johnston Memorial Hospital/Smithfield, NC
This facility consists of several structures split into multiple phases. These include a new 35,000-square-foot, five-story addition to the existing hospital; a new two-story Women’s Center; and an imaging center. Extensive renovations were also required throughout the existing hospital.
Jennie Stuart Medical Center/Hopkinsville, KY
This project consists of a 107,000-square-foot, three-story, concrete-framed surgery center and Women’s Center addition; a nine-story elevator tower; and renovations to the existing building.
Bailey Medical Center/Owasso, OK
This project includes a three-story, 133,000-square-foot hospital; a three-story, 53,000-square-foot medical office building; and an 8,000-square-foot education center.
Mesa View Medical Center/Mesquite, NV
An 86,000-square-foot, two-story, steel-framed hospital located in a seismic zone. The structure is designed for future vertical and horizontal expansion.
Phelps Memorial Hospital/Holdrege, NE
This project consists of approximately 20,000 square feet of new steel-framed additions and extensive renovations to the existing facility.
Wilson Memorial Hospital/Floresville, TX
An 80,000-square-foot, two-story, steel-framed structure. The highly expansive soils require a deep foundation system.
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Johnny Johnson
Principal
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Johnny Johnson
Principal
Mr. Johnson is a Principal of the Firm. In addition to his regular design work, he also serves as our Director of Municipal Engineering. These types of engineering projects typically involve heavy construction, such as bridges and wastewater treatment facilities.
Recent Project Experience:
Ingle Park Wellness/Aquatic Center-Cullman, AL
A 58,000-square-foot structure that contains a gymnasium; natatorium; wellness area; multi-purpose rooms; and office space.
Kennesaw State University Soccer Complex & Boardwalk /Kennesaw, GA
The structural design for this project includes a multi-use building that is 11,150 square feet under roof, of which 7.700 square feet is enclosed building. The structural design also includes two boardwalks and a concrete retaining wall.
Fowler Park/Forsyth County GA
This is a recreation/sports complex that consists of a football/soccer complex, baseball complex, basketball courts, skate park, play lawn and picnic areas.
Clarksville WWTP/Clarksville, TN
A $22-million wastewater treatment plant expansion that involves new construction, as well as modifications to several elements of the existing plant including pump stations; filter press building; underground pits; stabilization equipment; tanks; and clarifiers.
Tractor Supply Company Retrofits/Nationwide
The conversion of over 20 existing Wal-Mart stores to new Tractor Supply Company stores. Modifications include new entry openings; loading docks and loading dock doors; and relocation of mezzanines at some locations.
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Jim Barham
Principal
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Jim Barham
Principal
Mr. Barham is a Principal of the firm. He has a diverse history of design experience that includes analysis and design for historic structural restorations/renovations, and multi-story structures framed with wood, steel, and concrete.
In addition to his regular design work he also serves as production manager and Director of Engineering Software. EMC is able to efficiently design complicated structures because he provides and maintains the appropriate tools available in engineering software and production staff.
Recent Project Experience:
100 Oaks Redevelopment for Vanderbilt University/Nashville, TN
Renovation of an existing shopping mall into retail center space on the lower level, and new medical office space for the upper levels, as well as an imaging center.
MBA Lowry Hall/Nashville, TN
A new 41,000-square-foot classroom building that includes office space, research rooms, fourteen classrooms, and a lecture hall. A main-level student center was also constructed, which opens to the new outdoor plaza.
Hotel Indigo/Nashville, TN
The conversion of a 65,000-square-foot, 16-story office building and a 34,000-square-foot, five-story adjacent historic office building into hotel space.
Courtyard/Residence Inn Hotel/ Kansas City, MS
Hotels of approximately 190,000 square feet. The construction is a new 10-story post-tensioned concrete with concrete walls.
HCA Freestanding Emergency Departments/Multiple Locations in Florida
New single story structure of approximately 10,800 square feet. This structure is steel framed with precast concrete walls.
Lipsomb University Fields Engineering Center/ Nashville, TN
New four story 27,000 square foot structure housing classrooms, lecture halls, research lab space and offices.
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Mark Savage
Principal
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Mark Savage
Principal
Mr. Savage is a Principal of the Firm. His background has provided significant experience in the design, detailing, and analysis of various types of buildings using a wide range of construction materials. This experience provides him with the ability to design projects using the latest in structural computer software along with practical experience in interpolating the results. His ability to combine the analysis results with practical applications results in safe and efficient structures.
Recent Project Experience:
Vanderbilt Barnard/ Nashville, TN
A new 230,400 square foot, 210 room dorm for Vanderbilt University. The project consisted of the design of conventional reinforced concrete slabs and concrete sheer walls. The roof is steel formed. Project estimated budget: 90 million.
Hill Center Brentwood/ Brentwood, TN
Project consisted of the designed of multiple office buildings and a new six-story 800 car parking garage. The office buildings are a total of 250,000 square feet. The structures are deisgned with one-way concrete post tensioned slabs with post tensioned concrete beams.
1201 Demonbreun/ Nashville, TN
A new 15 story office tower of approximately 900,000 square feet. A parking garage extends from the levels one to six. Two levels of underground parking extend below the building. The building is constructed with a one-way post tensioned slab and post tensioned frame beams. Estimated project budget: 98 million.
AMSURG Corporate Headquarters/ Nashville, TN
A new 240,000 square foot, three-story office building with four levels of parking located below the building. The building was designed using post-tensioned concrete slabs and beams. The roof was constructed with steel beams and bar joints.
Smith Springs Elementary/ Nashville, TN
A new 98,000 square foot classroom building designed for 800 students. The building is constructed using load bearing CMU walls and bar joints.
Murfreesboro Police Headquarters/ Murfreesboro, TN
Project consisted of a conversion of an existing medical office building into a new police headquarters. The building required structural upgrades to meet the requirements of the building code for wind and seismic. Estimated project cost: 40 million.
Old Dominion Freight Lines Terminals/ Multiple Locations
Projects consist of structural design of new terminals, additions, and renovations to the freight terminals. The new structures are typically framed with steel joist grids and joints. The walls are typically load bearing tilt-up concrete walls.
Represented Project Include: 80 Door – Dallas, TX; 102 Door – Garland, TX; 128 Door – Phoenix, AZ; 103 Door – South Houston, TX
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Ben Faris
Principal
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Ben Faris
Principal
Mr. Faris is a registered Principal of this firm. His background has provided significant experience in the design and analysis of structures including large healthcare, heavy industrial, office buildings, and mixed-use construction. His ability to combine the analysis results with practical applications results in safe and efficient structures.
Recent Project Experience:
Westin Hotel / Nashville, TN
A new 28-story 500,000 square foot hotel with a large two story ballroom on the first floor and a pool on the 27th floor. The structure consists of concrete shear walls and 2-way post tensioned slab.
San Juan Capistrano Hospital/Puerto Rico
A two-story, 40-bed addition to an existing hospital located in a high seismic and wind region. The structure consists of intermediate steel moment frames and composite steel floor systems.
West Riverfront Park/Nashville, TN
Multiple structures located in Downtown Nashville include: a new outdoor amphitheater with 60’-tall braced frames and 100’ long span joists and trusses, and complex sloped roofs; six site buildings with load-bearing CMU walls and joists; and a 100’ x 30’ steel canopy for a VIP pavilion.
Red River Hospital/ Wichita Falls, TX
New 45,000 square foot three-story hospital with one level of underground parking and a two-story gymnasium on the third floor.
Fountains at Gateway Office Building/Murfreesboro, TN
A new four-story 100,000 square foot class A office building with retail and restaurant space on the first level. The structure consists of one-way PT slabs and beams & post tension concrete moment frame.
Brentwood Hill Center – Parking Garage/Brentwood, TN
A new six-story, 800 space parking garage. The structure consists of one-way PT slab and beams with post tensioned concrete moment frames and architectural precast.
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Miroslava Gilbert
Engineer In Training
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Miroslava Gilbert
Engineer In Training
Ms. Gilbert’s background has provided significant experience in the design and analysis of structures including healthcare, heavy industrial, office buildings, and mixed-use constructions. She specializes in the use of numerous 3-D modeling analysis and design software.
Recent Project Experience:
Turnip Truck / Nashville, TN
A new 2 story retail. The structure consists of steel moment frames and composite floor systems.
Old Dominion Freight Lines / South Houston TX
A one story freight facility. The structure consists of precast shear walls and steel joists roof system. Drilled-and- underreamed piers are utilized to support structural loads in expansive soils.
Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites / Charlotte, NC
A new -story hotel with one level of underground parking and a two-story gymnasium on the third floor.
HCA Freestanding Emergency Departments/Multiple Locations in Florida
New single story structure of approximately 10,800 square feet. This structure is steel framed with precast concrete walls.
Brentwood Hill Center – Mixed Use Building A / Brentwood, TN
A new three-story office/retail building. The structure consists of one-way PT slab and beams with post tensioned concrete moment frames and architectural precast.
Third and Broadway /Nashville, TN
Renovation
APSU – Fine Arts Improvement / Clarksville, TN
A new 2 story educational facility. The structure consists of steel moment frames and composite floor systems. Foundation system – drilled piers
12th and Acklen / Nashville, TN
A new 4 story apartment complex with 3 levels of parking. The apartment structure is wood frame on the PT podium slab, garage structure consists of PT slab and beam moment frames.
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Richard Begin
Senior Structural Engineer
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Richard Begin
Senior Structural Engineer
Mr. Begin is a registered Senior Structural Engineer of this firm. His background has provided significant experience in the design and analysis of buildings using a variety of structural materials and analysis. He utilizes his experience to design projects that are practical, efficient, and meet clients expectations.
Recent Project Experience:
Tennessee State Museum / Nashville, TN
A new two-story, 137,000-square-foot museum with open galleries, exhibit space, education space, and auditorium. The structure consists of composite steel floor system and braced frame lateral system.
Bento Box / Nashville, TN
A new five-story, 86,000-square-foot, mixed-use building with a combination of hotel and micro-apartment units. Retail space is located on the first level. The building is structural steel framed with exposed architectural steel elements. The project includes a rooftop terrace and an automated parking structure.
Eagle View Elementary School / Nashville, TN
A new two-story, 99,600 square-foot elementary school. The structure consists of load-bearing CMU walls, precast floor planks, and long span roof joists.
Fifth Third Plaza / Nashville, TN
Renovations to existing ground level plaza.
Sewanee Inn Hotel / Sewanee, TN **
A new two-story, 46,500 square foot hotel with dining room and ballroom.
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Expansion / Nashville, TN **
Five-Story, 32,000 square foot vertical expansion.
St. Anthony Hospital / Lakewood, CO **
New eight-story, 670,000 square foot, 270 bed hospital with orthopedic wing and surgical center.
** Indicates experience from previous employer
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Nick DeBlasis
Senior Structural Engineer
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Nick DeBlasis
Senior Structural Engineer
Mr. DeBlasis is a registered professional engineer in the State of Tennessee. He has had experience designing structures for several industries including: health care, education, commercial, multi-family residential, and retail. His significant engineering experience and background in business enable him to synthesize practical business principles with the structural engineering essentials needed to consistently meet his clients’ needs.
Recent Project Experience:
College Halls at Vanderbilt/Nashville, TN
A new freshman quadrangle that includes five dormitory buildings of six stories each; a four-story dining and commons building; and supporting powerhouse. Residential halls totaled 288,000 square feet and the commons building totaled 116,000 square feet.
Lee Company Headquarters/Franklin, TN
A new four-story office building in the fledgling Berry Farms development in Franklin, Tennessee. The almost 100,000 square foot structure consists of composite steel floors and utilizes steel moment frames and braced frames as its lateral force resisting systems.
KBH Hotel/Nashville, TN
A thirteen-story, multi-purpose tower measuring approximately 149,000 square feet to be built in the rapidly growing Gulch neighborhood in downtown Nashville. The building has a rooftop pool and will sit on five levels of underground parking. The structure consists of both conventionally reinforced and post-tensioned concrete and employs concrete shear walls for lateral stability.
Fesmire Dental Office/Nashville, TN
A 2-story office building including a partial basement for the Fesmire Dental group. The structure consists of steel bar joists and steel columns and beams and a roof formed out of light gage steel trusses.
SoBro/Nashville, TN*
Was a member of the design team that worked on this post-tensioned and conventionally reinforced 33-story high-rise in the heart of downtown Nashville. The structure will house several stories of luxury apartments with a mixed-use development at grade level.
*Experience not attained while with EMC.
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Michael Murray
Structural Engineer
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Michael Murray
Structural Engineer
Mr. Murray is a registered professional engineer in the State of Tennessee. He has experience in structural design for office, hotel, medical, retail, parking, and educational facilities. He utilizes his experience to design projects that are practical, efficient, and meets his client’s expectations.
Recent Project Experience:
11M/Nashville, TN
A new ten-story mixed-use facility located in the Gulch area of downtown Nashville. The structure consists of two-way flat plate post-tension concrete.
Hampton Inn and Suites Skyline/Nashville, TN
A seven-story hotel building consisting of load-bearing CMU walls and precast hollow-core planks at the floors. Structural steel is also utilized to support the floors and CMU walls over large openings.
Jackson Crossing/Nashville, TN
A one-story retail building utilizing structural steel and steel roof joists.
Williamson Medical Center/Franklin, TN*
A $50 million addition and renovation to an existing medical facility including a new surgery center and Children’s Hospital. The structures were constructed with structural steel and composite slabs.
Gulch Crossing Office Building/Nashville, TN*
A new 205,000-square-foot office building constructed in a vibrant Nashville neighborhood. The project consists of three underground levels of parking with eight stories of office/retail space above constructed of one-way post-tension beam and slab.
Marriott Hotel-West End/Nashville, TN*
An 18-story high-rise hotel with two additional levels of underground parking. Construction consists of two-way post-tension slabs.
John Coleman Elementary School/Smyrna, TN*
A new two-story, 130,000-square-foot elementary school built to replace the oldest school located in Rutherford County, TN. The structure consists of CMU load-bearing walls with steel floor and roof joists.
*Experience not attained while with EMC.
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Paul Sargent
Senior Structural Engineer
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Paul Sargent
Senior Structural Engineer
Mr. Sargent is a registered professional engineer in the State of Tennessee. He utilizes his structural design experience to design projects that are practical, efficient, and meets his client’s expectations.
Recent Project Experience:
Westminster Chapel/Nashville, TN*
Performed the design of a two-story, steel-framed building to be used for church office and assembly space. The structural system is comprised of steel moment frames with composite slab on metal deck floor and metal deck roof. Designed an adjoining fellowship hall with delegated cold-formed roof trusses supported by structural steel beams and columns.
Foxland Harbor Condominiums/Gallatin, TN*
Designed four-story, light-frame wood structures on a sloping lakeside site over a concrete podium slab. Building frame design included wood gravity members, steel beams at discontinuous bearing walls, and wood shear walls to resist lateral forces. Designed concrete column and shear wall structure under the podium slab. Managed the project and performed construction administration responsibilities.
Papillion Garment Factory Analysis/Phnom Penh, Cambodia*
Performed a site survey and created existing steel building structural drawings for existing factory structure. Site measurements were used to construct a computer model, which helped check existing members and to develop retrofit measures. Hand calculated several unique member and connection conditions due to atypical construction methods. Helped write analysis report that included existing member checks and recommended retrofit options.
1 Ten Seismic Retrofit and Tenant Improvement/San Francisco, CA*
Performed a seismic retrofit and tenant improvement of an existing concrete shear wall structure in downtown San Francisco. Retrofit included using fiber reinforced polymer strips to strengthen the existing structure. Managed several other aspects of the job, including miscellaneous tenant improvement works throughout the building. In addition to the ongoing design work, managed all construction administration duties pertaining to RFIs and submittals.
*Experience not attained while with EMC.
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