
About Us


Established in 1983
Gerald Mele & Associates, Inc. (GMA) is a structural engineering and architecture firm. Since our beginning we have proven ourselves as leaders in California’s Central Valley. GMA offers complete structural and architectural design for any type of project. We are experts in the agricultural and industrial fields, but no job is too big or too small for GMA.






FIRM’S FOUNDER
Gerald A. Mele
The firm’s founder, Gerald A. Mele (Jerry), launched GMA as an office that works directly with owners and contractors to provide practical and affordable solutions. Jerry’s novel idea quickly caught on and our company continues to grow. Our team of licensed professionals is supported by an extremely experienced and talented staff. GMA’s unique blend of architecture and engineering produces exceptional results.


Our Staff
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Martin R. Iness, co-CEO Structural Engineer (CA)
Since 1985
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Robert A. Sanders, co-CEO Architect (CA, UT)
Since 1987
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Brad S. Edwards, Structural Engineer (CA)
Since 1997
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Jacob G. Kennington, Structural Engineer
Since 2012
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Adam C. Stevenson, Architect (CA, ID)
Since 2003
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Mikeal J. Godfrey, Structural Engineer (CA)
Since 2021
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Daniel Field, Architect (CA, ID)
Since 2005
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Kellie Hoffhous, Controller
Since 2001
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Wendy Wilson, Senior Project Manager
Since 2023
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Jarrett Schilling, Principal Structural Drafter
Since 1990
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Scott McKeeman, Chief of Drafting
Since 1995
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Jeremy Johnson, Project Manager
Since 1999
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Sean Odom, Planning, Entitlements
Since 2007
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Michael Neri, Drafting, IT Manager
Since 2020
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Anycia Wallis, Office Manager, Notary
Since 2021
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Nik Mohammed, Drafting
Since 2021
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Jacqueline Ortiz, Drafting
Since 2021
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Roopa Balasa, Drafting
Since 2021
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Joshua Egorov, Drafting
Since 2022
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Jacob Beckenhauer, Project Manager
Since 2022
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Alireza Mortaja, Project Manager
Since 2023