Geotechnical Experts/Key Contacts
Thomas J. Tepper, P.E.
Vice President/Principal-in-Charge/Geotechnical Services Leader
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing,
Inc.
5371 N.W. 33rd Avenue, Suite 204• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel: (954) 730-9114 • Fax: (954) 730-9115
tomt@detinc.net
A civil engineer serving as Dunkelberger’s leader of geotechnical services, Mr. Tepper received his Bachelor and Master Degrees for Civil Engineering in 1963 and 1964, respectively. He has been practicing geo-environmental engineering for 35+ years and has practiced in South Florida for more than 28 years. This latter experience has allowed him to become very familiar with the unique geological, soil and groundwater conditions of the area and the impact which these conditions can have on the design and construction of engineered facilities. Additionally, Mr. Tepper is a court qualified geotechnical expert and author of technical publications concerning South Florida foundation conditions.
Craig E. Dunkelberger, P.E.
Vice President/Principal-in-Charge/FDOT/Transportation Services Leader
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing, Inc.
607 N.W. Commodity Cove • Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Tel: (772) 343-9787 • Fax: (772) 343-9404
craigd@detinc.net
Mr. Dunkelberger, principal engineer-in-charge of Dunkelberger's Port St. Lucie office, received a Bachelor and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in 1991 and 1992, respectively. With over 14 years of professional engineering experience, he is responsible for implementing, evaluating and overseeing studies related to geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspection services, and environmental assessments of commercial properties for real estate transactions.
Kevin E. Aubry, P.E.
Principal-in-Charge
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing,
Inc.
1225 Omar Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Tel: (561) 689-4299 • Fax: (561) 689-5955
kevina@detinc.net
Mr. Aubry, principal engineer-in-charge of Dunkelberger's West Palm Beach office, specializes in the earthwork and underground components of civil engineering projects that range from land development to roads and bridges to water resources. Following receipt of a Master of Science in 1981, he has more than 26 years experience as a geotechnical engineer.
From 2000 to the present, Mr. Aubry has managed geotechnical operations for the West Palm Beach office. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Mr. Aubry is responsible for coordinating daily functions of the geotechnical engineering department including client contact, field crew coordination, project management, laboratory soils classification, geotechnical engineering analysis, development of foundation recommendations, and reporting.
Paul H. Anderson, P.E.
Consultant
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing,
Inc.
8260 Vico Court, Unit B • Sarasota, FL 34240
Tel: (941) 379-0621 • Fax: (941) 379-5061
paula@detinc.net
Mr. Anderson, a geotechnical engineering consultant to Dunkelberger’s Sarasota office, has over 29 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and related site development of commercial, industrial and water resource projects. His project expertise in Southwest Florida includes design, load testing, and installation of deep foundations for high-rise condominium towers.
A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Mr.
Anderson received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Engineering
Degree in Civil
Engineering in 1975 and 1976, respectively. He is a member of the National
Society of Professional Engineers.
Chris L. Mings, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing,
Inc.
607 N.W. Commodity Cove • Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Tel: (772) 343-9787 • Fax: (772) 343-9404
chrism@detinc.net
Mr. Mings is a senior project manager for geotechnical services in Dunkelberger's Port St. Lucie office. Following a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (1984) and a Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering (1987), he has over 18 years of experience in geotechnical and construction materials testing services.
Mr. Mings’ geotechnical experience includes evaluation for design and construction of shallow and deep foundation support of structures, exploration and evaluation for design of earthen embankments and dams, and roadway soil surveys and bridge foundation explorations for transportation related projects.

