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Blake Patsy, P.E., S.E., is a Principal at KPFF Consulting Engineers in Portland, Oregon. He is an expert in seismic design for high-rise and historic buildings and has served as the structural engineer for many of the region’s most notable projects. He can be reached via email at blake.patsy@kpff.com.
