Colton Schaefer, PE/SE
Senior Structural Engineer
JK Architecture Engineering
For the past 13 years in Reno, Colton has lived, learned, worked and played in Northern Nevada and the Greater Tahoe Region. He initially moved to the area to attend the University of Nevada, Reno, visit family often in Sacramento and Truckee and conduct training with the U.S. Navy in Fallon. After achieving his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Civil Engineering, he has been a practicing Structural Engineer (SE) for the state of Nevada for several years. Although Colton is no longer spending time onboard an aircraft carrier at sea, he currently enjoys taking care of his newborn daughter, traveling with his wife, skiing and snowboarding around Lake Tahoe and cycling around town.
Colton is currently on the board for AIANN as the Allied Professional Director. He is a consistent allied member not only to attend all the exciting events but also to remain connected to the progress the American Institute of Architects has made and continues to provide to the local community.
Paul VanderByl
CMU Structural Sales Manager
Basalite Concrete Products, LLC — Nevada
Paul has lived in Northern Nevada for the past 28 years, coming from the Los Angeles area. He started his career in 1980 working for a Masonry Material Yard. He worked as an Operations Manager overseeing two yards before relocating to Northern Nevada in 1996. Paul has been employed by Basalite Concrete Products, LLC for the past 27 years. Currently, Paul is the Structural Sales Manager and oversees all CMU projects.
Paul has been married for 37 years to his wife, Shelley, and has two daughters, Madison and Zoe. Paul enjoys golfing, skiing, snowboarding, spending time with his four grandsons, riding motorcycles and just enjoying indoor and outdoor activities with them.
Paul has been serving on the AIANN board as the Allied Director for the past four years. He is excited to work with architects who are very creative and knowledgeable and who stay close and connected in sharing new ideas, innovation and new products. He feels it is a privilege and an honor to serve on the board with exceptional design professionals.
