CK3, LLC is a Professional Engineering & Surveying Firm providing Civil, Structural, Electrical and Land Surveying Services. We have provided services to clients acrross the Northwest since 1972. We strive for customer satisfaction and by continuing our education we stay up to date on the most current standards, which allows us to provide the highest quality of work.

Our Core Staff

Our Background

Professional Land Surveyor
Oregon PLS 61420
Idaho PLS 14945

Lance began his career in 1993 with an engineering firm in Boise Idaho, where he preformed boundary, topographic and construction surveys. Lance transferred to Ontario, Oregon in 1996 and began working for "Gaschler & Cummings" where he continued to perform various types of surveys and expanded his career, which included design and drafting construction plans. In 1998 Lance continued his employment when "Gaschler & Cummings" became "Edwards & Cummings".

In 2002 Lance and new business partner Chase King started their own surveying company, "K-3 Services, Inc". "K-3 Services, Inc.", specialized in G.I.S. Data Collection Systems & Construction Surveying. In 2010 Lance and Chase completed the final steps of the merger/buyout and now manage the company along with fellow Board Member Pat Woodcock

Chase began his surveying career in high school, he would periodically go on job sites and different survey projects with Lance and learning the Profession. He made his career official in 2002 when he became business partners with Lance King in their business K-3 Services, Inc.. He has performed boundary, topographic survey, A.L.T.A. surveys and G.I.S. data collection systems and construction surveying.

In 2006 K-3 Services Inc., merged with Edwards & Cummings, LLC and became the current firm CK3, LLC.

Chase became a Certified Survey Technician in 2010 and is an associate member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon (PLSO) and the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS).

Pat was born and raised in St. Anthony, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho State University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 2005. and received his Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of Idaho in 2005. Pat worked for an engineering firm in Rexburg, Idaho during the summer of 2001 performing construction surveying on roadways, sewer lines, water lines and curbing for various sub-divisions as well as reviewed as-built plans for these subdivisions. In the fall of 2005 after graduating from Idaho State University and receiving his EIT certificate, Pat worked for an engineering firm in Eagle, Idaho where he prepared S.W.P.P.P.’s (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans) for various subdivision, designed roadways, sewer lines, water lines, and pressure irrigation systems for various subdivisions along with field inspection of the construction of these subdivisions until he left to join CK3, LLC.

Pat joined CK3, LLC in September 2006 where he has continued his engineering career and work in civil design of subdivisions along with commercial site design. Since joining CK3, LLC he has expanded his engineering skills in the structural design of all types of building construction and has received his Professional Engineering License in the States of Oregon and Idaho. He is also on the Managing Board of CK3, LLC.

As a project engineer for CK3, LLC Pat’s expertise includes budgeting, contracting, scheduling, design, and construction management for civil and structural engineering projects. He has experience with agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects, as well as civil drafting and the compilation of construction plans and specifications.

Dan began his surveying career in 1970 and currently is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the states of Oregon and Idaho. He is the Principle Professional Land Surveyor of CK3, LLC. Dan has been with the firm since 1974 and has experience performing topographic land surveying and civil engineering design projects including utility relocation, boundary, construction and cadastral surveys, power line survey and design, pipeline construction surveying, subdivision design and platting, road survey and design, construction project inspections, contract administration, all aspect of boundary surveying and GPS control surveys. Dan also acts as a CAD Operator, experienced in specialized computer programs and use. Dan has vast experience working closely with many City and County Municipalities, Public Agencies, Residents, Businesses, Developers and Utility Companies on various projects as Contract Administrator; performing daily inspections of the construction procedures, handling the bidding for the construction of the project and contract negotiation process, project scheduling, and effectively solving problems that arise. Dan concentrates his efforts on getting the project done on time and within budget without compromising the quality of the end result. His many years of land surveying gives him a strong back ground dealing with all aspects of real property, easements, real estate transactions and resolving title issues, deed restrictions and incumbencies. Dan has worked hand in hand with Real Estate Attorneys, Title Companies, Real Estate Agencies, Public and Private Entities negotiating land deals and easements.

Dan spent four years on the City Council for the City of Ontario with two of these years as Council President, and has worked closely with many city and county municipalities on various projects through out the state of Oregon.

From 2002 to 2009 Dan together with his duties at CK3, LLC, worked part time for the Malheur County Assessor’s office heading the Cartography Department during the change over to digital mapping and records; during this time he also served on the County GIS Advisory Committee. Dan has served on the Ontario Public Works Committee since 2000 to present; he is currently on the Malheur County Advisory Committee to oversee wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance program and is a member in good standing with the Professional Land Surveyor of Oregon and the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors.

In the past he has served as the Representative of Ontario Airport Advisory Committee, on the Ontario Golf Course Board, served on the Ontario Budget Board, Member of the Hospital Facility Authority, and the Liaison to the Community Development Department during his term on the City Council. Dan has been on many committees dealing with land use planning, along with many other committees and boards during his vast years of business in the Treasure Valley.

Stu is the Principal Professional Engineer of CK3, LLC. Stu started his career in 1975 in Civil and Structural Engineering. He has experience handling various types of projects including structural design and inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings of both wood and steel framing, land development, subdivisions, sewer and water systems, land surveying, historical renovations and remodels, and the design and construction of multiple public facilities.

Stu served as County Engineer for the County of Payette, Idaho from 1979 through 1987. His duties included plan reviews, advising the County on public works projects, and helped project future growth needs.

Stu is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Washington, California, Nevada, Montana and Alaska. He is also a licensed Structural Engineer in the states of Oregon and Idaho.

Jack is a registered Electrical Engineer since 1972; Mr. Terry provides design and electrical engineering services for a variety of municipal, commercial and industrial projects. Jack has over 35 years of electrical design experience having had the pleasure and responsibility of serving as project electrical engineer on both large and small jobs ranging from water, waste water, automation systems, and power distribution to energy efficient lighting designs.

His projects have included the new $6 million City of Nyssa, OR Waste Water System including modernization and upgrades of their lift station collection system and the addition of a waste water reuse system which was chosen by the local chapter of AWWA as “PROJECT OF THE YEAR”. Incorporation of wireless data collection and SCADA systems provided remote monitoring of outlying stations and operation of the new Irrigation Pumping Station was enhanced through use of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) automation which turned out to be both operator friendly and cost effective. Working with city personnel and other design professionals, the electrical and control system design addressed concerns for energy efficiency, ease of operation, appropriate use of automation, regulatory and operational data collection as well as life safety and esthetic enhancements.

When the City of Stanfield waste water facility no longer met discharge requirements, Mr. Terry served as Project Electrical Engineer for the design and construction of upgrades where the challenge involved dissecting a number of additions added to the plant over time and designing an automation system involving networked PLC control with SCADA monitoring of the entire upgraded facility. Stanfield is adding a new well, reservoir and booster station to its water system and Jack has recently completed this electrical and control system design after being invited back for this follow on assignment.

Other municipal and commercial electrical design and control system projects have included City of Seneca, OR water system improvements; Pacific Pellet Mill Industrial Project, Bend, OR; Baker City, OR new head works upgrades, water collection automation study and upgrade of their water system hydro generator facility; 70,000 Sq Ft Fruitland, ID elementary school and band building; Malheur Federal Credit Union Building, Ontario, OR; Cities of Burns & Hines, OR Joint Waste Water Treatment Improvement Project electrical and automation design and others too numerous to mention.

Air Field electrical design, lighting and related airport electrical systems is a particular passion due to his long time background as pilot, flight instructor and aircraft owner. Jack offers hands on ability with a pilots prospective when it comes to air field electrical services such as design, technical, troubleshooting, maintenance practices or inspection for new and existing airport projects. His background includes a 12 year career in commercial avionics design as a principal design engineer.

Mr. Terry’s project experience also includes a wide range of commercial, industrial and institutional projects that have encompassed power generation, standby power, energy efficiency, lighting design, automation systems, motor controls, fire alarm, audio, emergency and life safety systems. He offers a diverse background in analytical skills with pride and hands on follow through.

Kayla grew up in Ontario, Oregon. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010, and her Master of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering in 2011 from Colorado School of Mines. She received her Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of Colorado in 2010. Along with attaining her engineering degrees from Mines, Kayla was a 4 year starter for the Mines varsity soccer team. During her soccer career, Kayla was honored to receive the status of Academic All-American in 2008 and All-American in 2009, as well as helping her team to the NCAA Tournament two years in a row.

Kayla first came to CK3, LLC in the summer of 2010 before returning to Mines that fall to get her Masters Degree. Kayla officially became part of the CK3 staff in September 2011, where she has been continuing her career as a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern.

Matt attended Treasure Valley Community College from 1982 to 1984 and received an Associate Degree in General Studies and then returned from 1998 to 2000 to receive an Associate Degree in Drafting Technology.

In 2001 Matt continued his drafting career by being employed by an architectural firm in Payette, Idaho, where he drafted all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings, performed site investigations, field inspections and reports until he left to join CK3, LLC in the spring of 2002.

Since 2002, Matt has continued his career by performing all the major drafting of the residential, commercial and industrial building and is considered a Senior Draftsman at CK3, LLC. He also performs site investigations and inspections of the firm’s structural projects.

Remi started operating equipment on construction projects in 1988 in Okanogan County in Washington before moving to Oregon in the early 1990’s. He then worked in various capacities from laborer, grade checker, equipment operator, and truck driver.

In 2004 he went school for drafting and engineering. Then he began working for a civil engineering firm in southern Or where he was the Senior Engineering Technician.

Remi has performed a variety tasks from designing and drafting subdivisions, commercial projects and wetland mitigation projects. He has also performed various field work such as level loops, site inspections, quality control, and compaction testing.

Remi’s qualifications include:
     •   AAS in Civil Engineering/Surveying
     •   AAS in Drafting.
     •   Certified Autodesk Professional Drafter.
     •   ODOT Certified General Construction Inspector

Debbie joined CK3, LLC in March of 2007, she brings with her over 25 years experience in the office management, and finance industry, which includes banking, bookkeeping, escrow and loan processing.

She manages the office at CK3 and enjoys the variety of experiences and customers that have come her way since employment.