Meet our Senior Staff
Joshua l. Porter
Professional Engineer,
President
Mr. Porter founded Consult Engineering in 2010 on the simple premise that a company built on the fundamental concepts of engineering, combined with a focus on customer needs and solid ethics, could outperform the profit-above-all philosophy that is so prevalent in business today. Consult has not only succeeded, but has become recognized as one of the premier engineering consulting firms in Southwest Florida. Mr. Porter is the primary expert witness for the company, performing forensic engineering investigations and testimony on over 35 cases. As a native Florida resident and graduate of the University of Central Florida, Mr. Porter also benefits from a lifetime of construction experience which began in his early teens preparing construction drawings for his father’s construction company.
jason Bell
Senior Project Administrator,
Regional Vice President
Mr. Bell takes the lead in our South office as our Senior Project Administrator and Regional Vice President. Jason is responsible for Consult’s most prestigious and long-standing clients and has been building strong associations in Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers and surrounding areas for more than a decade. He has an extensive background in construction and has overseen many multi-million-dollar projects. His expertise and knowledge of building systems make him indispensable, and his tireless professionalism has turned many clients into customers for life. On the weekend, there’s a fair chance Jason is somewhere fishing.
Eric Hart
Senior Engineer
Mr. Hart brings a broad range of leadership, engineering, and project management experience, serving clients and partners in a variety of industrial markets throughout his career. Eric earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Engineering at the University of Tulsa. Eric held a corporate, director-level engineering position for many years, and his skill set is well developed across the commercial, technical, and human resource management spectrum. As a Senior Engineer, supporting Consult clients in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties, Eric’s expertise and experience benefit our customers and business partners alike. A transplant from the Chicago area in 2017, Eric and his wife enjoy the warm Florida weather and meeting new friends in the Punta Gorda community and beyond.
Andrew Martin
Project Engineer
After 12 years, Mr. Martin moved from a state job where “good enough for government work” was the attitude, to a career in Engineering, because he wanted his time at work to focus on actually helping those around him. A graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Andrew provides engineering design and project oversight for many of our clients in Charlotte and Desoto counties. Andrew’s patience, attention to detail and eagerness to meet our clients’ needs has made him a hit, both at the office and in the field. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Andrew Martin and Consult Engineering as he assumes a supervisory role in our central region.
Jude Feingold
Project Engineer
Mr. Feingold Relocated from the northern New York/Montreal area in 2022, and has become an even more integral team member following Florida’s condominium inspection law. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Rochester, and a career comprised of engineering activities in civil, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, and research and development disciplines, Jude’s multidisciplinary background and acute attention to detail make him the ideal person to anchor our Milestone Inspection efforts. Moving past the initial inspection deadlines, the sky is the limit for Jude’s contribution to Consult’s project management services. Jude has an entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoys the freedom Florida provides, not to mention the water, nature, and energy.
Ben Baird
Senior Project Administrator
Mr. Baird is the construction expert in the field for our Southern region of Lee and Collier Counties. As a college graduate with two decades of experience in the building restoration industry, Ben has run large, multi-million-dollar restoration projects both from the perspective of the foreman and the perspective of a Project Administrator. His insights into materials, scheduling, and construction operations has been instrumental to our clients with larger and more complex projects. Perhaps more so than anyone else in the company, Ben loves being on the job site getting dirty. In his free time, Ben heads into the woods.
Jason Forand
Project Administrator
Mr. Forand brings a wealth of expertise in the mechanical and electrical trades along with extensive experience in the world of architectural design. Mr. Forand pioneered our 3D rendering services, heads our drafting and design department, and provides project administration assistance. In addition, he provides expert insight into some of our construction defect cases as well as developing real-world solutions for those clients. As an FAA-licensed drone pilot, Jason performs the bulk of our aerial services, which include both visual and thermal image scanning. Jason’s diverse skill set makes him an indispensable addition to the Consult team.
Joe Dover
Project Administrator
Mr. Dover is a native of Mishawaka, Indiana, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a relative newcomer to Florida. Arriving in 2020, Mr. Dover brought 20 years of licensed plumbing experience with him. Interestingly, Joe chose to spend the next few years in the roofing industry. But it’s his position as Project Administrator right here at Consult Engineering that he wishes he’d found long ago. He’s happy, we’re happy, and our clients are happy. Joe and his wife of nearly 30 years, Tina, have two grown children. Nothing is more important to Joe than family. In addition to spending time with them, Joe loves to barbecue and golf. Understandably, he loves Notre Dame football, and for some reason, Yankees baseball.
Samuel Burnley
Director of Marketing.
Project Administrator
Mr. Burnley is a longtime Southwest Florida resident and graduate of Florida State University. Ironically, Sam got his start in marketing on the developer side for some of the same condominiums that are now Consult Engineering clients. Sam’s experience as a freelance writer and photographer translates into beautiful representations of our company’s philosophy and mission, whether on a screen, on paper, or in person. Sam too, is a FAA-licensed drone pilot, and uses his skill to capture unique perspectives of Consult’s projects and to supplement our aerial capabilities. Having lived and worked throughout Consult’s operating range, Sam is the traveling face of the company.
Jenifer Lynch
Office Manager
Ms. Lynch–and soon to be Mrs. Munoz because she just got engaged(!)–is another, somewhat rare, Florida native. Born right here in Charlotte County, Jenifer is a proud Charlotte Tarpon. Jenifer describes herself as both a homebody and crafty. She loves to paint in acrylic and water color, and experiment in other mediums. She also loves to bake and garden. Her daughter is her world!
Around the Consult world, Jenifer handles the day-to-day operation of the main office, including our payroll and bookkeeping. Her previous work in the real estate and property management fields made her an easy choice for interacting with our community association clients, and her willingness to take on additional responsibilities in the wake of staff departures sure made her valuable. The smile on her face and in her voice makes Jenifer a great first impression of Consult Engineering.