
<p>As Director of Technical Excellence and a member of Forell | Elsesser’s executive management team, Principal Steve Marusich is responsible for growing the technical health and reputation of the firm. In this forward-thinking role, Steve leads the research, development, and adoption of new systems and technologies, particularly in the areas of seismic design, resilience in the face of natural hazards, and the reduction of embodied carbon. He is also responsible for the overall technical training of the staff and the quality of our analytical and design solutions.</p>



<p>In his 20 years as a licensed engineer, Steve has developed a systematic approach to evaluating potential design options while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and constructability to develop high-value solutions for his clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve has also managed or consulted on many of Forell | Elsesser’s base-isolated projects over the last decade, including the retrofit of Pasadena City Hall and the new UCSF Ray &amp; Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building.&nbsp; Due to his extensive knowledge and experience in new, existing, and historic construction, Steve is also sought after to consult on structural engineering plan check and peer reviews.&nbsp; Steve received a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a Master’s degree from UC Berkeley.</p>



<p>When away from work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, travel, golf, basketball, hiking, and exploring new restaurants.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of&nbsp;California (SEAOC), Member</li>



<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), Member</li>



<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), Member<br>American Institute of Architects (AIA), Professional Affiliate</li>



<li>Lean Construction Institute, Member</li>
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GSA, James R. Browning, U.S. Court of Appeals Building

Kenneth Hahn, Hall of Administration, Seismic Retrofit

San Francisco State University, George and Judy Marcus Hall for the Liberal and Creative Arts

San Francisco Olympic Club

Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center

Dignity Health, Saint Joseph’s Hospital Patient Pavilion, Women’s & Children’s Center

San Rafael Corporate Center

Meta, MPK 20

Pasadena City Hall, Seismic Retrofit

UCSF, Wayne & Gladys Valley Center for Vision

UC Berkeley Maximino Martinez Commons

Stanford University, McMurtry Art & Art History Building

San Francisco State University, Mashouf Wellness Center

California State University, Sacramento, The WELL Center

UCSF Parnassus Ray & Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine

Parkview Terraces, Senior Housing

Congregation Beth Sholom

Tulare County (Porterville) Courthouse

Meta, MPK 22

UCSF Parnassus Clinical Sciences Building

Director of Technical Excellence

Steve Marusich


<p>Mei is a California licensed Structural Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the UK, Norway, Hong Kong, and throughout the US. Her international understanding of structural design enables her to approach engineering challenges from different perspectives to discover the optimal customized solution.</p>



<p>Mei has extensive experience with hospitality, casino, commercial, cultural facilities, and transportation projects. Since joining Forell | Elsesser, Mei has been involved in the SFMTA Central Subway Chinatown and Union Square Stations. Mei received both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Cornell University.</p>



<p>When she’s not working on San Francisco infrastructure, she enjoys pursuing her interests in photography, scuba diving, and backpacking.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), Member</li>



<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), Member</li>
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Biosolids Digester Facilities Project

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County, Jezet Seating Structure

Longfellow, Life Science Development, Parking Structures, San Diego, CA

Kilroy, Oyster Point, Parking Structure

University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry

UC Berkeley Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation

College of Marin, Miwok Center

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Building 191, HEAF Atrium Addition

LBNL, Building 62, Room 201 Retrofit

California State University, East Bay, CORE Building

Wareham Development, Parking Structure

SFMTA, Central Subway Chinatown – Rose Pak Station

Senior Associate

Mei Kuen Liu


<p>As a Senior Engineer at Forell Elsesser, Arthur leverages his skills in structural design and analysis to improve the reliability of our built environment. He has contributed to a diverse set of public and private projects in both seismically active and hurricane-prone areas. Arthur is passionate about learning and applying advanced analysis techniques to accurately capture structural response in extreme events.</p>



<p>Arthur has led several international multidisciplinary teams in design competitions and enjoys collaborating with architects to bring their visions to reality. His interest in computational analysis methods and earthquake engineering dates back to his undergraduate studies when he served as the captain of the Rice University Seismic Design Team and researched on the seismic risk evaluation of nuclear waste storage casks. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Rice University and his Master’s degree from Stanford University.</p>



<p>Outside of work, Arthur enjoys experimenting with new recipes, going on road trips, and making tea with friends.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)</li>
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BioMed Realty, Lincoln Center, Life Science Development

Oregon State Capitol, Seismic Retrofit

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Academic Building

Senior Engineer

Arthur Cao


<p>As a Senior Engineer, Steve works to solve engineering challenges in new construction and seismic retrofit projects by combining his technical skills in structural analysis and design with his ability to visually communicate complex geometries and engineering ideas. With a strong background in computer programming and optimization methodologies from his graduate studies, he especially excels at working with the design and construction team to rapidly assess a large number of scenarios to find the optimal balance of performance, cost, and constructability. Steve received his Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and his Master’s from Stanford University.</p>



<p>Constantly seeking adventure, Steve enjoys long-distance bicycling, backpacking and mountaineering in National Parks, riding roller coasters, and trying spicy ethnic foods. In alignment with his structural engineering passion, he also hopes to someday build a network of treehouses in his backyard.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)</li>



<li>Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)</li>



<li>American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)</li>



<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)</li>



<li>American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)</li>
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Nueva School, Arts & Administration Building

Nueva School, Library Addition

San Francisco Mint, Seismic Evaluation & Seismic Upgrade

Meta, MPK 21

Oregon Supreme Court, Modernization and Seismic Retrofit

Stanford University, Bass Biology Research Building

Steve Earl


<p>As a Structural Designer at Forell | Elsesser, Maya is eager to make a positive impact on the built environment. Maya received her Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota and her Master’s in Structural Engineering from Stanford University. Maya has a diverse academic background and her interests extend far beyond structural engineering. She is passionate about the building industry as a whole, completing a minor in architecture, and pursuing classes and research in the areas of urban systems, sustainable materials, air pollution, and human well-being throughout her graduate education. Her undergraduate research focused on the dynamic behavior of concrete under varying environmental conditions.</p>



<p>Outside of work, Maya loves to read and enjoys many forms of art and music which she has pursued through membership in dance and a capella teams.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)</li>
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