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Dreaming up project designs to navigate and complete

Senior Project Designer Allen Tsai is thankful for the opportunity to dream up designs with teams and work together to make them a reality.

Tsai joined CNH in 2015, where he expanded his experience with a range of project types that include civic, service, commercial, ag, animal care and industrial.

“I enjoy managing both the big picture and the finer details of a project,” said Tsai. “It makes a project less about troubleshooting and more about navigating it towards success.”

His design and communication skills are important for projects of all sizes.
Tsai came to CNH with 12 years of experience with Myhre Group Architects in Portland, Ore., where he served as a project manager.

A winner of several awards in his field, Tsai holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in design and planning from the University of Washington and a certificate in project management from PSMJ Resources, Inc.

Outside of work, Tsai volunteers as a foster “parent” for Secondhand Hounds rescue dogs. There are great times with family to enjoy and places to explore in the Midwest, he said.

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