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.