Meet the Team
At Praxis Engineering we have one mission: to provide quality engineering to homeowners and contractors alike throughout South-West Washington & the Portland Metro Area. Praxis Engineering is also partnered with Praxis Design to make us a one-stop-shop for your design & engineering needs.
Jim Lasko | Owner
Jim has worked in construction, engineering, and design fields for over 40 years. He started his own construction and design company in 1999, and after many successful years in business, started Praxis Engineering in 2022. Jim is a hands-on owner, and ensures that Praxis Engineering provides high quality work and service for our clients.
Marshall Stokes | Engineer
Marshall has worked in either architecture or engineering for over 20 years. He studied architecture after high school and worked for architects and designers for 10 years after that. In Oregon, he went back to school to study engineering, and has been working in civil/structural engineering for the last 9 years. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Florida, Marshall has worked on a wide array of projects in residential and commercial areas.
Melissa Germunson & Jessica Abell | Office Assistants
Jessica is the newest member of our team, and she will be the first person you speak to when you call or come in for new projects. Both our office assistants will be the best points of contact to relay information to the correct team member. Melissa has been working with Jim for the last five years and is a very versatile part of the engineering team. They help keep the office and projects organized to assist in our teams efficiency and productivity.