Russell K. Fischer, P.E., CFM
President / Sr. Project Engineer
Russ Fischer worked as a Project Engineer with tep from 1998 to 2011, returned in 2017 as Sr. Project Engineer and is part of the ownership group that purchased the firm in 2018. He has a wide range of experience in transportation, site development, residential and commercial projects, and project management. The transportation projects have been for private developments, local municipalities, a number of Oklahoma counties, and ODOT. Other specialized projects have included sports facilities, medical facilities, apartment complexes, manufacturing sites, and urban redevelopment. Russ received a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and has a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Jack Taber
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Taber is the CEO of tep. Starting as a draftsman in 1988, Jack has dealt with every aspect of civil engineering, land surveying, land planning, and project management. He is part of the ownership group that purchased tep in 2018. He has worked toward tep’s reputation for excellence in the public and private sectors of the development community. Jack’s responsibilities at tep cover every facet from corporate operations, project and personnel management, new business development, and key client relationships. He specializes in personal relationships with clients focusing on listening to their needs, understanding their goals, and explaining complicated issues in readily understandable ways. Jack’s personal motto – “I am enrolled in your success!”
Kirk Richardson
Chief Operating Officer
Kirk Richardson is the COO of tep. He worked with tep from 1995 to 2011, returned in 2017 and is part of the ownership group that purchased the firm in 2018. Kirk has a wide range of civil engineering experience. His work includes a number of municipal street/roadway projects, residential and commercial subdivisions, county roads and bridges, and a wide variety of site development projects. Kirk focuses on thoroughness and detailed design for each project, with emphasis on quality and client satisfaction. He is proficient with a number of civil software & CADD programs. His thorough knowledge of all elements of site, civil, and roadway/municipal street design is an asset to every project. Kirk received his Associates Degree in Drafting & Design from Platt College.
Brent Cox
Manager of Engineering
Brent Cox is the Manager of Engineering at tep, using his management skills at project resource allocation and scheduling to keep the projects moving through planning, survey, design, project approval, bidding and on toward construction. He has worked at tep since 2004. In addition to managing the Engineering Group, his responsibilities include project management, client construction administration assistance, business development and client relations. Brent graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas with a B.S. in Construction Management.