

Welcome to GVES,
Where Experience Drives Innovation
Founded in 1998 by Duane Andrews and Jim Xu, Golden Valley Engineering & Surveying, Inc. helped drive the spectacular growth which happened rapidly in Merced County. GVES is a full-service engineering, surveying and building design company, capable of undertaking nearly any project.
Located in the central valley, our extensive and unique local knowledge makes us an essential and integral part of projects, ranging from small private developments to large scale public works improvements. The years of experience combined at GVES is vast, and we pride ourselves in our team and our work. We place strong emphasis on customer service to make sure our clients feel involved in their projects, and confident that their input is valued and utilized.
Our work is performed with our client’s best interest in mind. We understand the importance of being transparent, open to questions, and being prompt in all communications. GVES isn’t just a company, we are a family, and we welcome you to join our family as we work through projects together.
Founders
Duane Andrews
PLS • ebaraldi@gves.us
Jim Xu
PE, SE, Plan Examiner • jimxu@gves.us
Building Team
James Davis
Project Manager • jdavis@gves.us
Paul Laughtonm
Project Manager • plaughton@gves.us
Amith Neelagiriyappa
PE – Civil Engineer • amithn@gves.us
Cesar Perez
Building Designer • cperez@gves.us
Richard Rowland
Project Manager • rrowlnand@gves.us
Julio Vega
Building Designer • jvega@gves.us
Civil Team
Nathan Ibarra
Civil Designer • nibarra@gves.us
Ramiro Marquez
PE – Civil Engineer • rmarquez@gves.us
Ashley McComb Thanadabouth
PE – Civil Engineer • amccomb@gves.us
Angelica Pineda
Civil Designer • apineda@gves.us
Sarona Sharlo Aliabady
Civil Designer • ssharlu@gves.us
Sharona Younan
Civil Designer • syounan@gves.us
Surveying Team
Matthew Andrews
Party Chief
Samuel Bowdem
Chainman
Zachary Janz
PLS – Surveyor • zjanz@gves.us
Mason Harp
Survey Draftsman • mharp@gves.us
Darren McComb
Survey Draftsman • dmccomb@gves.us
Administration Team
Christine Asher and Laina Baraldi
Office Manager | Administrative Assistant Research • clcarrillo@gves.us | ebaraldi@gves.us