Meet our leadership team
Chris Ferko
Director of Planning Services, Principal
Chris is the Director of Planning Services in the Kent, WA office. He joined Barghausen in 1998 and has extensive experience in the commercial, industrial, residential, energy, and telecommunication sectors. He provides program management for the company’s regional and national clients and his proficiencies include design development, project management, land use entitlements, environmental review, and construction permitting. He enjoys building long-lasting client relationships and facilitating employee development.
Education
BA, Design & Planning Studies - University of Washington - Seattle, WA
Licenses & Registrations
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Life Outside the Office
When he’s not in the office you’ll find Chris outdoors playing sports, kayaking, camping, and skiing. He also enjoys listening to podcasts, attending sporting events, and binge watching TV shows and movies.
Playlist Favorites
80’s music, podcasts
Dream Destinations
France to tour medieval cathedrals, hike the Alps, and explore the Riviera
Nick Wecker
Senior Planner, Shareholder
Nick Wecker is one of our talented senior planners who is responsible for managing client accounts, team management, planning, designing, and permitting commercial projects. He specializes in permit expediting, management of multi-site development programs, obtaining land use entitlements / discretionary approvals, and client representation at public hearings. Nick received his Bachelor’s in Urban & Regional Planning from Eastern Washington University. His technical training and knowledge of regulatory requirements are a huge asset to our team.
“I love the mentorship and integration of young new employees and providing those employees the same opportunities that I was provided coming to Barghausen straight out of college. I also enjoy building teams within our multi-site programs and establishing a trusting relationship with clients to allow for a sustained, high-volume workload."
Education
B.S. Environmental Planning - Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA
Life Outside the Office
“I moved to Boise, Idaho in May of 2021. I took a chance to go somewhere completely new and it's turned out to be the best decision and opportunity for building the next chapter of my life. I'm excited for the future!”
Hobbies
When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Nick on the tennis court!
