Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Kristopher Swanson is a Senior Principal Engineer at Bolton & Menk, where tenure began in July 2002 following a six-summer internship during high school and college. With extensive experience in treating drinking water and wastewater, Kristopher has successfully implemented complex projects that prioritize resident and environmental protection. Prior to this role, Kristopher served as a Design Engineer at HAWAII PACIFIC ENGINEERS INC from October 2000 to July 2002, gaining valuable experience while working on projects in Japan, Guam, South Korea, and Oahu. Academically, Kristopher holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both obtained from South Dakota State University.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
In 1949, two hard-working Midwesterners – John Bolton and Martin Menk – saw people in their surrounding communities with dreams of a bright future, a desire to grow, and a common challenge of aging infrastructure. Their goal: to help communities make progress by listening to what people want, finding the best solutions for their needs, and treating them right. The legacy of John and Martin lives on. We still want to help, we work hard every day, and we always remember what got us here – we’re people helping people. Today, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has more than 700 employees including a professional staff of more than 200 engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors. Bolton & Menk specializes in providing public infrastructure solutions. We want to take care of our clients by providing the best services and solutions for them. From advocating for our communities, to designing their dreams, to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. We believe in the power of face-to-face meetings, friendly conversations, and a collaborative decision making process to keep your projects on schedule, within budget, and focused on real, workable solutions. We promise every client two things: we’ll work hard for you and we’ll do a good job. We take a personal interest in the work being done around us. And at the end of the day, we’re Real People offering Real Solutions. Bolton & Menk has been ranked in the Top 500 Engineering Firms by ENR since 1996. The corporate office is located in Mankato, with additional locations including Baxter, Burnsville, Chaska, Duluth, Fairmont, Eden Prairie, Golden Valley, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Ramsey, Rochester, Sleepy Eye, St. Cloud, and Willmar MN; Algona, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Jefferson, and Spencer, IA; Fargo, ND; Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Youngsville, NC; and Conway, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC.