J. Keith Schauer, P.E
Vice President, Austin Division Manager

Keith Schauer joined Doucet & Associates in 1993, as one its earliest employees. His 20 years' experience as a Professional Engineer in Texas and California provide a solid background for leading D&A's Austin Division. Keith has designed and directed major residential, retail, commercial and infrastructure projects and is known as a hands-on manager who stays personally involved in projects from launch through close out. He has extensive experience in all aspects of project management, including contract negotiation, budgeting, scheduling, construction oversight, client satisfaction and supervision of personnel. He is also responsible for the Quality Assurance/Quality Control program of the firm. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Joe Grasso, P.E.
Vice President

One of D&A's original employees, Joe Grasso, P.E., joined the firm in 1992 following six years' experience working with large Austin-based engineering firms. As a Vice President of D&A, Joe is responsible for the Austin Division's single largest retail account and directs a design team consisting of as many as 15 personnel. He is the main point of contact and oversees all aspects of this Fortune 500 client's projects in the Austin Division including out-lots and pad-sites of the anchored developments. Joe is an expert at retail development and has extensive experience in public sector work. Joe holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas

Steven G. Frost, P.E.
Managing Engineer, Austin Division

Steve Frost joined the Doucet team in 2000 as a managing engineer, bringing with him a wealth of experience gleaned from 12 years of successful engineering project management for commercial site development projects across central Texas. Steve holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and English, and is a licensed professional engineer in both Texas and California. Before joining Doucet, he worked for 16 years with other Austin engineering firms, and for the United Nations and relief agencies where he evaluated road conditions in Nigeria, participated in the renovation and conversion of public buildings for use as refugee centers, and worked on the repair of war damaged water and wastewater systems, schools, hospitals, and private homes in Croatia, Bosnia, Soviet Georgia, and Tajikistan.

As a Managing Engineer in D&A’s Austin Division, Steve’s focus has been boutique commercial, retail and institutional site development for a variety of primarily Austin-based development interests. Steve’s projects include planning, construction and permit plans for shopping centers, office buildings, bank and credit union sites, and a variety of fast food outlets.

Frederick (Tres) R. Howland III, P.E.
Managing Engineer, Austin Division

Before joining Doucet & Associates in 1999, Tres Howland worked several years for the North Carolina and South Carolina Highway Departments. There, he inspected roadways, performed bridge assessments, and administered construction contracts. During his NCDOT tenure, he coordinated the efforts of local emergency response agencies and outlined a program to expand and fund future "Smart Highway" capabilities.

In his capacity as a Managing Engineer in D&A’s Austin Division, Tres is responsible for all aspects of a Fortune 500 casual dining retailer’s development projects across Texas. Tres oversees a staff of up to six design professionals on a daily basis. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and South Carolina.

Carey Bresler, AICP, PMP
Client Manager, Austin Division
After receiving her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Design from Texas A&M, Carey Bresler joined D&A in 1998. As a Client Manager in D&A’s Austin Division, Carey is responsible for all aspects of one of the nation’s largest independently-owned grocery retailer’s and it’s preferred development partners’ development projects across Texas. Carey holds the AICP accreditation from the American Planning Association and the PMP accreditation from the Project Management Institute, as well as being TxDOT pre-certified in several categories.

Davood Salek, P.E.
Managing Engineer, Austin Division
Davood Salek joined D&A in 1999 after receiving his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering – Transportation at the University of Texas. As a Managing Engineer in D&A’s Austin Division, Davood is responsible for all aspects of a variety of retail site development projects throughout Texas. Additionally, he is the Austin Division’s resident expert for transportation-related engineering issues. Davood is TxDOT precertified in a number of categories and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.

Jon Finley, P.E.
Managing Engineer, Austin Division
Jon Finley just recently joined Doucet & Associates, he has over 10 years of experience in civil design for residential development with firms in the Austin area, as well as owning his own development-focused civil engineering firm. As a Managing Engineer in D&A’s Austin Division, Jon is responsible for all residential development projects. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Architecture from Texas Tech University, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Stare of Texas.

Jeff Barton
Manager, Austin Division Land Use & Planning Team

Jeff Barton joined Doucet & Associates in 1999, as Manager of the Land Use & Planning Team. Prior to joining D & A, Jeff was an active proponent of smart land development as a county commissioner, consultant to counties and sought-after speaker on land use and land planning topics. Under Jeff's leadership, the Austin Division's Land Use & Planning Department specializes in securing entitlements, facilitating communication between clients and local entities, and land planning. Well-versed in commercial development, large-scale residential planning and regional land planning issues, they have helped clients win contested zoning cases, secure grant funding and create workable development ordinances.
Jeff has been leading proponent of smart growth initiatives. His leadership includes:

• Founding member of the five-county Central Texas
   Sustainable Indicators Project and past chairman
• Former vice chairman of the Capital Area Metropolitan
   Planning Organization
• Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
• Member of steering committees to direct bond planning
   and master plans for local school districts and municipalities
• Former chairman of the Capitol Area Rural Transportation
   System