McKinley Engineering & Consulting, LLC
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Christopher D. Mills
Co-Founder & President
Christopher D. Mills is the Co-Founder and President of McKinley Engineering. He has been a Civil Engineer for over 17 years, specializing in Structural, Geotechnical, and Forensic Engineering. Mr. Mills obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
He has developed a passion for the structural elements of the business. This includes straightforward projects like creating open floor plans and mother-in-law suites, as well as additions to existing buildings. His expertise also extends to larger-scale projects, such as second-story additions or complete new home builds.
His geotechnical experience includes residential site planning and foundation design, helical and typical underpin designs, soil slope stability analysis, shoring walls and tieback anchor systems, and drainage plans. He has performed engineering feasibility studies, distress investigations, forensic engineering investigations, and has facilitated construction monitoring programs.
Mr. Mills has performed forensic investigations to determine the origin and cause of structural damages to commercial and residential buildings. He is also retained as an expert witness, having performed over 1,000 inspections and more than 20 depositions regarding building failures.
In his free time, Mr. Mills enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and children. His hobbies include playing disc golf, pickleball, and being a drummer.
Jamie Mills
Co-Founder
& Managing Partner
Jamie Mills is the wife of Christopher and the Co-Founder of McKinley Engineering. The development of this family business has proven to be a significant and gratifying endeavor. She enjoys client communications, managing business operations, and coordinates all financial aspects of the business.
She obtained her Associates Degree in Life Science and Biological studies and minored in Business at St. Petersburg College. She also homeschools their children. Jamie loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s bird watching, creating art, or exploring new parks and museums with her family.
Christy Witte
Office Manager
Christy Witte serves as the Office Manager at McKinley Engineering. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cincinnati Christian University and a Master’s degree from Milligan College. With years of experience in education and leadership, Christy has honed her expertise in content development, organization, communication, and personnel management. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their eight children, and has a passion for helping others. Additionally, Christy is currently in the process of publishing the first book in a series of family-oriented children’s stories.
Julian Cartisano
Marketing Director
Julian Cartisano is the Marketing Director at McKinley Engineering, where he oversees day-to-day marketing operations, client communications, and the company’s social media platforms. With a B.S. in Hospitality Management and a minor in Music from the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Julian brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to his role. Outside of work, Julian is passionate about the culinary arts and spends his free time experimenting with new recipes and expanding his cooking skills.
Cristin Gobbels
Administrative Manager
Cristin Gobbels, Administrative Manager. Hi, I’m Cristin! I was born and raised here in Florida. I love the Dunedin causeway and usually go there every day, sometimes twice. I like the simple things in life, like swimming in the salt water, spending time with friends and fam, and seeing how creative I can get at cooking vegan food. I don’t take life too seriously. I love my job and the people I work with. I love learning about how the weather and other conditions affect structures and safety. I’m excited to continue to grow and learn more about engineering and all it entails.
Cristian Gabriel Torres
Engineering Tech
CAD Tech
Cristian Gabriel Torres, Engineering Tech and CAD Tech. Born to 2 Cuban parents in Palma Soriano, Cuba. Moving over here to Florida was a life changing decision for my family. They wanted a better future for me and my younger brother so that we wouldn’t have to live with a limit over our heads telling us what we could or couldn’t achieve in life. Ever since I’ve had a passion for Engineering and all aspects of the industry. The fact that you can literally bring out somebody else’s dream into reality is a really rewarding experience. At McKinley Engineering I have learned a lot since I started. Soil testing underpinning and chemical grout were a foreign concept that I had never heard of before but, is now something that we talk about on a daily basis.
