COMMERCIAL DESIGN THAT STANDS OUT

Our Mission is to deliver Structural Engineering Excellence

Forté was founded on the principles of quality and integrity in 2013 by Ryan Huseman, P.E. in Amarillo, TX. We exist to provide quality, responsive and valuable Structural Engineering solutions for our clients. We are licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico.

174

New Construction Projects Completed

101

Structural Renovation and Repair Projects Completed

88

Structural Evaluations Performed

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Warren CAT Oklahoma City

This location features an Advanced Engine Rebuild Center inside a giant climate-controlled shop featuring 40-ton bridge cranes and state-of-the-art assembly bays.

Six Car / Crush – Amarillo

This modern construction building at the corner of 7th and Polk not only enhances the downtown experience but compliments the historic buildings around it.

Greenways Retail

Upscale retail shopping is now closer than ever in this Greenways Retail space. The brick combined with dark windows is a perfect fit for any business.

Amarillo National Bank Entrance

Forté Structural Engineering can upgrade your exterior like this entrance to Amarillo National Bank.

Forté Engineering Team 

Forté Engineering Team 

Forté Engineering Team 

Forté Engineering Team 

Forté Engineering Team 

Quality | Client Focused | Attention to Detail

Ryan Huseman
Structural Engineer-Principal

Ryan Huseman, P.E.

Ryan graduated from Texas A&M University in 2003. After gaining valuable experience completing projects in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, he decided to return home to Amarillo. Ryan created Huseman Engineering, LLC in May of 2013 and has overseen the operation and growth of the business since its inception. In 2022 Huseman Engineering LLC rebranded to Forté Structural Engineering. Ryan is a licensed Structural Engineer in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas and has overseen the structural design of a wide range of project types. Ryan is trusted by his clients and enjoys working closely with them to ensure their project success.

 

Achievements:

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce – Top 20 under 40

 

Current Volunteer Service:

Construction Advisory & Appeals Board – City of Amarillo

Condemnation Appeals Commission – City of Amarillo

Building Committee – Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo

 

Past Volunteer Service:

President – Amarillo Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

President – St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Pastoral Council

Vanessa Brown
Structural Engineer

Vanessa Brown, P.E.

Vanessa earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from West Texas A&M University in 2014 and a M.Eng. in Structural Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2015. While at West Texas A&M University, Vanessa was a scholarship athlete on the university’s golf team. After earning a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering from Texas A&M University, Vanessa worked as Structural Engineer for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Philadelphia, PA until joining Forté Structural Engineering in August of 2017. Vanessa is a gifted Structural Engineer and continually makes invaluable contributions to our clients and their projects.
Graduate Structural Engineer

Chesson Sims E.I.T.

Chesson is an up and coming structural engineer and a recent graduate of West Texas A&M University. He’s been with Forté since 2021 and helps by providing project support, analysis, and coordination. His analytical mindset, client-focus and confidence afford him the ability to deliver excellent project contributions for our clients. When not at work, Chesson enjoys working with youth and other married couples at his church.
Reece Huseman
BIM Technician

Reece Huseman

Reece has been contributing to our operations for many years, but joined our staff on a full time basis in 2020 to model our building structures and contribute to our project production. He has a knack for 3D visualization and has become a Revit expert. Reece is reliable, dependable, eager to learn and enjoys seeing his work benefit our projects and our clients. When not at work he enjoys gaming and the outdoors.
Becky Buttel
Office Manager

Becky Buttel

Becky is the glue that holds everything together at Forté Structural Engineering. She has years of experience in bookkeeping, tax preparation, business management and most importantly being a devoted wife and mother to her family. Her presence in the office is invaluable as she makes everyone feel right at home. She is very good at getting things done and making sure they are done well. Becky is a former homeschool mom who graduated two adult children and still has a real knack for keeping things organized and running smoothly.

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