About Theta
Theta Consulting, established in 2003, is a structural engineering
firm located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Owner and president,
Tim Franklin, has seven years consulting experience and three years
fabrication experience. "Hands-on" experience has been an important
part of Tim's professional development which affords a sense of reality
to project solutions. Project sizes range from small residential
to large commercial. Theta Consulting is sensitive to project
constraints such as time frame, budget, materials, and complexity.
Theta's staff is rounded out with two English Bulldogs and a Mainecoon
who are passionate about the supervision of the owner. Edison,
the senior associate has been with the Tim since his days in Texas
and intimately involved in all Tim's years of experience. Boutros
started with Tim when the firm began in 2003, bringing his seven years
of experience to the table. Thatcher, the newest associate, is
growing up in the firm and proving to be very adept with product testing
and destruction. They all look forward to working with clients'
new challenges.
History
Tim Franklin graduated from Virginia Tech with degrees in building
construction and civil engineering. After graduation Tim joined
TOMCAT, USA, a frontrunner in aluminum fabrication serving the entertainment
industry. Tim then joined Stagecraft, a set construction company
whose clients included Vince Gill, ZZ top and KISS. Seeking broader
and more technical experience, Tim joined Geiger Engineers where he
grew and became an Associate. Working at Geiger allowed Tim to
combine his knowledge of the demands of the challenging entertainment
industry with his growing technical knowledge. Seeking a change
of venue, Theta Consulting was formed to provide personal service for
different aspects of industry ranging from residential to commercial. Additionally,
as a member of The Entertainment Services and Technology Association Rigging
Work Group, Theta is committed to the advancement of safety and conformity
in the entertainment services arena.