ABOUT EVS
OUR FIRM
We are EVS.
Since 1979, EVS has provided Civil and Electrical Engineering, Land Surveying and Environmental permitting assistance to customers throughout the U.S. By 1991, the company started doing civil designs for the U.S. Military and by late 2010, began working in Wind Energy. EVS entered the Solar Market in late 2014 and further grew the company until the present when over half of EVS’s work has to do with engineering the Civil and Electrical designs for the U.S. Solar Market.
Over the years, EVS has punched greater than its weight by being involved in prestigious projects such as the Minnesota Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium, the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium, and numerous Light Rail and highway transit projects. As an ever improving company, EVS is committed to the success of its customers and the fullfillment of its employees. The company’s culture of respect, integrity, transparency and high ethics translates into an engineering partner who provides increasing value to every project and to an employer who has as its core, the hope that all employees grow in their careers and have fun doing it.
EVS is a certified DBE, MBE, SDB business. Please contact us for your next engineering project; you will enjoy the experience.
Why EVS?
People
High Integrity
We do what we say.
Problem Solvers
Curiosity is part of our culture.
Industry Leaders
We are a learning culture.
Product
On Time
We meet your schedules.
On Budget.
We meet your budget.
Quality Output
We take pride in our work and stand behind it.
Experience
Customer Focused
"Right-Sized" engineering solutions.
On Budget.
We enjoy what we do.
Quality Output
Strong engineers with great work ethic.
Our Team
Dennis Kim
Chairman of the Board
EVS former President Dennis Kim joined EVS in 1980, then called Enviroscience, as a consultant. He became the Vice President in 1981, then the owner in 1982. He enjoys the people at EVS. “We’ve been very successful because of the great people working here…. It’s fun to work with great people; people here do a good job.” Dennis enjoys golfing, biking, cross country skiing, playing piano, and singing. Dennis is involved in the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota, Minnesota Chorale, and Rotary Youth Exchange Programs.
Andy Kim
President
President Andy Kim started working with EVS in January of 2004. He enjoys the variety of work and the people at EVS. Andy is passionate and excited about the company’s growth potential. Andy enjoys golf and tennis, as well as playing ping-pong at the office.
Steve Hansen
Senior Vice President
Steve is well-known in the U.S. solar industry and is your primary contact for all opportunities in the solar market. Steve is a veteran energy services business developer and is dedicated to working with EVS customers throughout all phases of their projects. With over 2 GW’s of solar projects in place, he is familiar with projects of all sizes; from smaller Commercial roof top solar to Distributed Generation ground mount systems to multihundreds of MegaWatts of utility-scale solar projects, Steve can provide a pathway to project success.
Teresa Lassegard
Director of Administration
Teresa Lassegard joined EVS in 1992 and recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with the company. She is currently the Director of Administration overseeing the HR, Accounting and Administrative efforts. Her work at EVS has included marketing, project accounting, and HR. Outside of the office Teresa can often be found hiking around the Minneapolis lakes and along the Parkway, trying to beat yesterday’s steps goal.
Dan Bowar
Director of Commercial Design
Dan is the Director of Commercial at EVS. He has worked on a diverse range of projects from large retail developments for a military base, to renewable energy projects nationwide, to the largest construction project in MN history; the U.S. Bank Stadium. Dan is an expert Civil3D user and has helped EVS become a leader in leveraging design technology. Dan enjoys spending time with his three daughters and is an avid skier and mountain biker.
Noah Waterhouse
Director of Solar - Civil
Noah Waterhouse has been a Civil Engineer with EVS since 2004. At EVS he enjoys the people, flexibility, and cool projects. During his off time, Noah likes to go hunting, fishing, play sports, and explore with motorized toys. He is a member of the Westonka Jaycees, and a former Board Member of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota.
Rob Kack
Director of Military Design
Director of Military Rob Kack started working at EVS in October of 2000. “I enjoy the culture of the family-owned business and flexibility to balance work and life. I also appreciate how the people who work here value our clients and projects.” Rob spends a lot of time at his kids’ sporting events and practices; he has fun watching his daughter play volleyball and his son play football and wrestling. He also got his kids started on golf so that they’ll have an activity they can enjoy together for many years.
Sohan Das
Director of Solar + Energy Storage
Sohan Das is the Director of Solar and Storage at EVS. He has a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy from State University of New York at Buffalo. He has been working in the solar industry since 2009, and is passionate about renewable energy. “The leadership at EVS is committed to renewable energy.” He also appreciates the energetic people he works with, and the many good clients. In his free time, he likes to watch soccer, play cricket, golf, swim, bike, and do anything else outdoors, including running half marathons. Sometimes he volunteers to do solar installation work in low-income communities, and is also involved with Habitat for Humanity and Children International.
James Stanley
Director of Structural Engineering
James Stanley is the Director of our Structural Engineering team at EVS. He has over 14 years of experience in structural engineering, commercial development, renewable energy technologies, and construction support. James is extremely passionate about continuously improving personal and professional development through clear communication. On his free time he enjoys mountain biking and other various outdoor family activities.