The engineers and architects at RSK Engineering bring decades of hands-on experience across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and public-sector work. They're not project managers removed from the details; they're licensed professionals who stay actively involved from first design through construction, bringing technical depth and real-world judgment to every decision.
Engineer Profiles
Herman Yeung, RA Registered Architect | Architectural & Planning Specialist
Bio
Herman Yeung is a Texas Registered Architect with more than 24 years of experience in architectural design, CAD drafting, space planning, and construction documentation. His background spans retail, office, institutional, industrial, and mixed-use developments, with a strong emphasis on code compliance, constructability, and efficient space utilization.
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Herman’s expertise bridges architecture and engineering, allowing him to collaborate seamlessly with civil, structural, and MEP teams to deliver coordinated, build-ready documents. His experience includes master planning, tenant improvements, site analysis, ADA compliance, and detailed construction drawings for projects across Texas.
Credentials & Expertise
- Texas Registered Architect (#19829)
- Bachelor of Architecture - University of Houston
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design – University of Houston
- 24+ years in architectural design, CAD drafting and planning
- Advanced AutoCAD and construction documentation
- Site planning, space planning, and ADA compliance
- Retail, office, institutional and project experience
- Building code, zoning, fire code, and regulatory compliance
Rawhi Khalifeh, P.E. Director of Engineering | Civil & Structural Engineering
Bio
Rawhi Khalifeh is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas with more than 27 years of experience in civil, structural, architectural, and plumbing engineering, as well as construction management. His career includes oversight of hundreds of projects across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, and government sectors.
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Rawhi brings deep expertise in system evaluation, retrofit design, foundation engineering, and project management. His leadership supports technically sound designs that meet regulatory standards while remaining efficient, practical, and cost-effective. His project experience spans local, national, and international work.
Credentials & Expertise
Samuel Gorgy Senior Engineering Advisor | Public Sector & Permitting Expert
Bio
Samuel Gorgy brings nearly three decades of experience in engineering program management, permitting, and public infrastructure oversight. His career includes senior leadership roles within Harris County Engineering, where he managed plan review, permitting operations, inspections, and compliance for complex public and private development projects.
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Samuel’s expertise lies in navigating regulatory frameworks, improving review processes, and ensuring projects meet county, state, and municipal requirements. His background in architectural engineering and project management allows him to provide valuable guidance on constructability, documentation, and permitting strategy for projects of all sizes.
Credentials & Expertise
Tom Bellace Principal Structural Engineer / Project Management
Bio
Thomas A Bellace was the President of Vertika Engineers which was acquired by RSK Engineering in 20rr23 when he joined RSK Engineering / Vertika.
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Professional Licenses & Certifications:
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Texas
Professional Affiliations:
Awards
1975 - Outstanding Structural Thesis 5th Year - The Professional Engineers in Private Practice
2010 - Centennial Fellow Award from the Architectural Engineering Department, The Pennsylvania State University
Mr. Bellace has over 35 years of structural engineering experience in the design of projects in a wide variety of diversified industries. His experience includes the structural design of industrial, institutional, commercial, multi-family residential, parking garages, public works, marine and aviation projects. More specifically, Mr. Bellace has experience in the design of warehouses, schools, retail centers, office buildings, apartments, police stations, pump stations, wastewater plants, aircraft hangars, docks, bulkheads, and tunnels. His experience in structural systems includes the design of low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise and all types of residential buildings and/or facilities constructed of either concrete, structural, steel, wood, or timber.
Selected Projects:
Lang Oleander Apartment.
Arista Riverstone Hotel.
Town Place Suites Hotel.
Residence Inn by Mariott
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Structures, The Pennsylvania State University, 1975
Credentials & Expertise
- Structural Engineering / Project Management
- Process Optimization
- Operations Management
- Zoning & Regulatory Compliance
- Site Planning
- Construction Oversight & Project Management
Proven Experience Across Complex Projects
Our team’s expertise is backed by decades of real-world project experience spanning master planning, site development, architectural coordination, and structural execution. Representative work includes:
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