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Take a walk around the east side of campus and you鈥檙e sure to be impressed by all the new structures that have been added over the past few years.

Bryan Kasler (G14) has played a significant role in his alma mater鈥檚 new look, putting his degree in civil engineering to good use on two recent construction projects: Canyon Commons, a 30,000-square-foot dining facility, completed in 2016; and Crisman Crossing, a 220-foot clear-span timber truss bridge, installed in 2015.

A project engineer for Andersen Construction, Kasler will also play an instrumental role in two more projects this summer: the construction of a new residence hall, also on the east side of campus, and the relocation of the historic Villa Road House.

But he is quick to point out that all the new structures, while impressive, aren鈥檛 what make 麻豆社 Fox a special place. 鈥淭he people are what make it great, and we have nothing to do with that.鈥�

Kasler says it was the people 鈥� and the university鈥檚 faith commitment 鈥� that led him to choose 麻豆社 Fox as a student.

鈥淎 lot of schools can teach engineering skills, but 麻豆社 Fox invites the Lord to be part of the experience as well,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 think what really sets it apart is the continual expectation that Christ is in the center of everything.鈥澛�

Today, Kasler uses those skills he learned as a student to help manage all manner of construction projects for Andersen, with a focus on keeping jobs moving forward, problem solving and ensuring workplace safety. His office is usually in a trailer on the job site; his tools of the trade a computer, a phone and a set of blueprints.

鈥淚 love being onsite because I鈥檓 not always stuck in an office,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 get to see the progress of what we鈥檙e building every day.鈥�

Kasler鈥檚 connection with Andersen Construction began, fittingly, on campus as a student when he met some of the company鈥檚 staff while participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Duke Athletic Center. That networking opportunity later led to a job offer during his senior year.

Is it his dream job? 鈥淢ost of the time I think it is,鈥� he says with a laugh. 鈥淲orking for a company with strong values and people who embody those values in their day-to-day business is what I enjoy the most.鈥�

When not on the construction site, Kasler is heavily involved with Young Life as the team leader at Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon. He鈥檚 also helping launch the first-ever Young Life club at the new Mountainside High School in Beaverton. In addition to his role as team leader, he periodically works as a chef at the organization鈥檚 summer camps located around the Northwest.

Kasler also serves as deacon for facilities at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland. And, in yet another connection to his alma mater, he plays trombone in the university鈥檚 annual Christmas Concert.

鈥淚 love 麻豆社 Fox, and most people know I鈥檓 a big fan,鈥� he says of his many ties to the university. 鈥淥ur team sees it as a privilege to be invited on campus to enhance the environment and serve the people here.鈥�