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Luke Sefton
President, P.E.
Luke A. Sefton, P.E., C.F.M. is a Licensed Professional Engineer and President of Sefton Engineering Consultants, a 100% Veteran-Owned Firm located in Sedona, Arizona. He has lived and practiced Civil Engineering in the Verde Valley for over 30 years and is an active member of a host of Community Organizations and Private Charities, including the Cottonwood and Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Rotary of the Red Rocks, Friends of Jack Jamesen Park, Verde Valley Military Service Park, and Secretary of Sedona 30. He is also a member of Engage Sedona, a group that encourages citizen participation and input on a variety of issues affecting Sedona and the surrounding community. Luke has engineered and represented many projects in the Verde Valley, including his company’s most recent achievement: Mariposa Latin Grill in Sedona and the Yavapai Apache Nation’s latest Housing and Community Center that has won numerous awards. He is also the Civil Engineer for the Out of Africa Park Development.
Luke began his Military Service in 1985 when he enlisted as Combat Medic for the Indiana Army National Guard. He later enrolled in the Indiana Military Academy and successfully graduated as an Officer. Luke later moved to Arizona to obtain his degree in Civil Engineering. During this time, he also served as an Ordinance Officer for the Arizona Army National Guard. He was eventually mobilized to Saudi Arabia and later Kuwait to serve in Operation Desert Storm.
He continued to serve in the Arizona Army National Guard upon his return and was ultimately promoted to Major and assigned as the Battalion Training Officer for the 981ST Troop Command, where he was responsible for overseeing the design and construction of projects for the 257th, 258th, and 259th Engineering Companies. Luke was also Commander of the Flagstaff National Guard Unit and held various positions at Camp Navajo, as well as being a certified U.S. Army Instructor.
Today Luke is an active volunteer (and former Northern AZ Area Chair) for Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and was honored as Volunteer of the Year in 2011. His participation with ESGR assists in fostering a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States.
As a trained Ombudsman, Luke works with employers and reservists as a neutral mediator in employment conflicts.
Luke has received many decorations and awards from the Military for his management style, leadership, decision-making, and his ability to provide solutions to unique problems.
AFFILIATIONS:
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Northern Arizona Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) - 3 years as Northern Chair -10 years as an Ombudsman
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Sedona, 30, Two years as President and four years as secretary.
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Arizona Society of Professional Engineers
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- Society of American Military Engineers
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- Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks
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- Friends of Jack Jameson Memorial Park
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- Sedona Chamber of Commerce
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- Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
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- ACF-Sedona Philanthropist of the Year
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- Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization Two Years as Chair Two years as Secretary, and three years as a board member
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Verde Valley Community Development Organization. 2 years as Chair.
Timothy Huskett
Vice President P.E., C.F.M
Timothy Chee Huskett is a Licensed Professional Project Engineer with over 10 years of civil engineering design and project management experience.
He serves as a competent Project Engineer, equipped with strong communication, organization, and coordination skills, alongside being a highly efficient, hardworking, and talented Design Engineer.
His core technical expertise centers on flood studies, drainage reports, storm sewer design, subdivision development, and infrastructure planning—including street and utility plans, grading plans, and sewer and water systems for residential and commercial developments. He possesses specialized proficiency in hydrology, hydraulic system engineering, and floodplain development, maintaining a proven track record of executing project lifecycle plans safely, on time, and within cost-effective parameters while ensuring client satisfaction.
Previously, during his employment with Indian Health Services in the Winslow Service District, he assisted in the design and field inspections of water and septic systems servicing the Navajo Nation, while developing extensive experience in cost estimating and agency coordination.
Education & Credentials
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Northern Arizona University
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Secondary Education: Window Rock High School (Chief Manuelito Scholarship recipient)
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Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer (pending approval by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration), Engineer In Training (Arizona), and Certified Floodplain Manager
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Affiliations & Board Service: Association of State Floodplain Managers, Arizona Floodplain Management Association, Flagstaff Leadership Program, and serving as a Professional Engineer board member of the Navajo Housing Authority
Crockett D. Saline, P.E.
Project Manager & Engineer
Crockett Salin, P.E. is a professional engineer and project manager with practical experience in technical design, field coordination, and multidisciplinary project delivery. Born and raised in Arizona with a background in farming, he brings hands‑on land stewardship and regional insight to his work. He has geotechnical experience and a strong focus on sustainable, context‑sensitive infrastructure. Crockett is pursuing licensure as a land surveyor to expand his expertise in geomatics and boundary science.
He is known for clear communication, organized workflows, and attention to detail. His project work covers infrastructure planning, site development, utility layout, grading design, geotechnical investigations, hydrology, and stormwater management. Crockett has supported projects from design through construction, emphasizing safety, cost effectiveness, and client satisfaction. He has worked at Sefton since 2020 and has experience with public‑sector projects, inspections, cost estimating, agency coordination, and field verification.
Project Engineer and P.E. from Arizona with geotechnical and site development experience; Sefton staff since 2020; pursuing land surveyor licensure.
Glenn Smith
Project Manager
Glenn E. Smith is an accomplished engineering and business leader with over two years of experience driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation across civil and structural engineering, technology, and community support sectors.
As the Founder and Owner of NorthPoint Engineering, Inc. in Phoenix and Sedona, Glenn successfully scaled the civil and structural engineering firm to over 10 employees, managing high-profile projects totaling more than 10 million dollars annually while achieving a 200% revenue growth. His comprehensive business background also includes serving as a key executive for tech startup N2Plus/Digital Bridge—where he contributed to securing major accounts, driving strategic market penetration, and leading the company toward a public offering and acquisition—as well as dedicating several years as an independent employment specialist supporting vocational readiness across Arizona.
Glenn holds a B.S. in Business Management from Utah Valley University and expanded his technical expertise with a certification in AI and Cybersecurity from the University of Turku in Finland. Blending deep technical acumen in engineering and modern digital systems with proven leadership, he remains heavily engaged in community initiatives and technology innovation.
Tejas Jakkawar
Engineering Design Team Leader
Tejas is a civil and environmental engineer with seven years of experience in land development, drainage, and infrastructure projects. He works at Sefton Engineering Consultants, where he contributes his technical expertise to projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest, as well as having prior experience in Texas and Georgia.
His skills include conducting surveys such as ALTA, tree surveys, and boundary surveys, along with land development, grading, drainage, erosion control, and flood studies. Tejas possesses a strong working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic analysis, utility modeling for both pressure and gravity networks, and road design. This expertise enables him to support projects from the initial site assessment through to the creation of construction-ready plans.
Tejas is proficient in various software tools, including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, EPANET, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and HydroCAD. He applies these tools to deliver accurate, efficient, and code-compliant engineering solutions.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Environmental Engineering, which provide him with a solid technical foundation for his work in civil and environmental engineering.
Shivaraj Shanmukh
Civil Design Engineer
Shivaraj Shanmukh is a Civil Design Engineer with over 7 years of experience in civil engineering design, site development, and infrastructure projects. He specializes in grading, drainage, stormwater management, water distribution, sewer systems, and hydraulic modeling, supporting residential, commercial, and infrastructure assignments.
His skills include grading and drainage design, stormwater management, EPANET hydraulic modeling, fire-flow analysis, force-main and pump design, cut-and-fill analysis, pond design, and construction document preparation. Shivaraj possesses a strong working knowledge of engineering coordination, design revisions, and navigating agency review processes from initial design to final approval.
Shivaraj is proficient in Civil 3D and applies his expertise to deliver accurate, efficient, and well-rounded civil site development solutions for projects across the United States.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, under Visvesvaraya Technological University (2019). Starting his career on oil and gas projects before transitioning into U.S. land development, he has successfully turned his long-term professional goal into reality while continuing to grow as a design engineer.
Gururaj Mannur
Design Engineer
Gururaj Mannur is a Civil Engineering Designer with seven years of experience in civil engineering design, site development, and infrastructure projects. He works at Sefton Engineering Consultants, where he contributes his technical expertise to land development and infrastructure assignments.
His skills include grading and drainage design, stormwater management, utility design, floodplain analysis, hydraulic studies, and construction documentation. Gururaj possesses a strong working knowledge of field surveying, earthwork construction, and quality control, bridging practical field experience with advanced design capabilities.
Gururaj is an Autodesk Authorized Certified Professional proficient in Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, AutoCAD, and Revit. He applies these tools to deliver accurate, constructible, and efficient engineering solutions.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India (2019), which provides him with a solid technical foundation for his work in civil engineering and large-scale infrastructure coordination.
David Nicoella
Planner & Project Manager
Niemah Huff
Office Manager/Billing
Niemah Huff serves as the office manager for Sefton Engineering Consultants.
Niemah is known for her organization, collaborative spirit, attention to detail, and genuine approach to customer service. For over two decades, she has worked closely with clients, project managers, and community partners to help keep projects moving smoothly from start to finish in both The Valley and Northern Arizona. Whether coordinating project documentation, assisting with invoicing and permitting processes, managing schedules, creating employee awards and programs, or supporting internal operations, she is committed to providing clear communication and exceptional service.
Niemah is passionate about continuous improvement, developing efficient workflows, and finding innovative ways to support her team and the communities they serve. Niemah has brought extensive billing knowledge to Sefton Engineering and implemented a new billing process that has elevated Sefton Engineering to a new level.
Niemah believes that strong relationships are built on authenticity, respect, and gratitude. She takes pride in creating positive experiences for both clients and colleagues, while helping elevate efficiency and the collaborative environment that Sefton Engineering is known for.
Leonard Filner
Project Manager
Consultant