Key Personnel

Christopher P. Hillman, P.E.

Principal Engineer & Owner

Mr. Christopher P. Hillman is a 1998 graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.  He was licensed in 2004 as a structural engineer in the State of Texas and has since obtained licenses in 18 other states.  Prior to opening his own firm in 2012, Mr. Hillman performed structural design for numerous projects across the United States and abroad.  Now as owner of his own firm, Mr. Hillman utilizes his years of experience and implements his own style and leadership.

Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and lending his time to various community and faith-based organizations.  His hobbies include anything outdoors, auto restoration, playing music, travel and history.

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Engineering Staff:

 


Srinidhi Rangahanumaiah

Staff Engineer / Concrete Guru

Srinidhi Rangahanumaiah graduated from Syracuse University with a Masters in Structural Engineering.  He also took multiple courses related to concrete and steel and acquired his FE certification.  He specializes in conventional and pre-stressed concrete design as well as construction administration and enjoys the constant learning and cordial environment at C|P|H.  Srinidhi is driven by problem solving and a passion for mathematics.  In his free time, he likes to paint and play chess.

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Kishan Parmar

Lead Project Manager

Kishan Parmar graduated college with a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with an emphasis in Geotechnical & Structural. He also worked as a Structural Engineer at Maverick Engineering for 4 years before joining CPH. He specializes in structural engineering, project management, staff management. Kishan likes the goal-oriented leadership, work-life balance, and the challenges in day-to-day tasks. He is driven by dependability, responsibility, and motivation to grow and learn. In his free time, Kishan likes to play cricket, tennis, and watch movies.

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Chad Sikes, EIT

Project Manager

Mr. Sikes is a 2020 graduate of Texas A&M University with a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering emphasis. Upon graduation Mr. Sikes began working with C|P|H Structural Engineering, Inc. as a Staff Engineer.  Initially tasked with foundation design, framing design, and review of construction phase submittals his role has grown to include Project Management for several projects.

Mr. Sikes prides himself on clear communication with all disciplines and understanding possible constructability concerns.  This allows for minimal confusion and a clear understanding of each disciplines’ concerns and expectations while coordinating intricate areas of the project.  This is imperative not only during the design phase of the project, but also during the construction phase as many potential conflicts are not easily apparent on paper.

Mr. Sikes enjoys spending his free time outdoors with friends and family.  This includes visiting different National Parks across the country, camping, fishing, golfing, etc.

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Drafting Staff:

Fabian Ramos

Drafter

Fabian Ramos is a drafter who has taken CAD courses in high school and also pursued an Associates in Architectural Drafting at TSTC Waco.  Furthermore, he took on a summer position as a drafter at a small structural engineering firm before continuing his education to pursue a Bachelor’s in Architecture degree from the University of Houston.  While Fabian enjoys architectural design, he is still in pursuit of expanding his overall knowledge and growth in the structural industry.  A typical day of work for Fabian consists of producing CAD drawings and designing structural details on various structural projects.  Fabian enjoys the process of building 3D structural models using Revit software.  He enjoys being able to ask questions and communicate with the project managers for guidance on why and how a structural design works.  Fabian is driven by educational growth, ambition, and loyalty.  In his free time, Fabian likes to hang out with friends, travel, and learn every day.

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Inspection Staff:

Jeremy Cox

Field Technician

Jeremy Cox received his bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and Management from Texas State University.  Upon completing his college studies, he became a superintendent for a multi-family framing company where his focus was a quality control manager.  Since joining C|P|H, he has received status as a Level 1 – Elevated PT inspector through the Post Tension Institute and is currently pursuing his level 2 status.  A typical workday for Jeremy consists of performing structural inspections and maintaining an open communication channel between the general contractors and our engineers.  This open communication assists in providing answers to questions in the field facilitating a smooth construction process.  He likes the company culture of a close-knit group of experienced and well-rounded individuals who have a strong work ethic.  He also appreciates the group exercises on Friday’s and the company retreats. Jeremy is driven by teamwork.  Having a team of engineers who work together and provide solutions in real time provides him a great deal of confidence on every jobsite he steps foot on to inspect.  It also elevates our clients’ appreciation for the service we are able to provide.  In his free time, Jeremy enjoys woodworking as a hobby.  He also participates in Spartan Races and is likely always gearing up for completing a Trifecta!

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Administrative Staff:


Cheryl Hillman

Controller

Cheryl Hillman is on the accounting team at C|P|H Structural Engineering Inc.  She studied at Blinn College and had past accounting experience before she started working at C|P|H.  Cheryl enjoys the teamwork amongst her employees.  This makes the work happen faster and more efficiently.  She also likes the different cultures of the people and how they combine their intellect to finish the work. In her free time, Cheryl likes to spend time with her family, helping her kids with their FFA projects, and traveling.

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International Partners:

Muhammad Saleem Khan

Titanium Engineering Experts

CEO and founder of Titanium Engineering Experts, Muhammad Saleem Khan is our exclusive international affiliate. Mr. Khan has over 22 years of experience with construction industry. He completed extensive training on un-bonded post tension system installation within the USA, and was the first engineer in Pakistan to successfully install un-bonded post tension system. With his strong leadership skills and engineering capabilities his company Titanium Engineering Experts has become a global network of experts, trusted by thousands of civil and architectural companies across the world.

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