Kael Fontaine joins HEI’s Thief River Falls team as a Civil Technician I. Kael will transfer to our Grand Forks team later this year, where he will support our survey and construction services throughout the summer on a variety of projects, then help with design and drafting during the winter months.
Kael is a native of Thief River Falls and earned a bachelor’s degree in geographic sciences from the University of North Dakota. His experience prior to joining HEI includes working as a GIS analyst, GIS developer, and hardscape technician, working on a variety of infrastructure projects across the region.
Fun Facts
- Hobbies: Spending time on the boat with my family, wakeboarding, and snowboarding
- Family: Wife (Amanda), 2-year-old son (Aksel), and expecting a baby girl in September
- Pets: German Shepard (Lyla)
- Most Memorable Place Visited: Paris, France
- Enjoys listening to: 90s/00s alternative rock
- Cheers for the: Minnesota Wild
- Favorite Food: Seafood
- Currently Reading: A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
- Currently Watching: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- Top Destination on Bucket List: Hawaii
- Best Advice You’ve Heard: “Shoulders back, chin up”
- Famous Person You Want to Meet: Shawn White
- “I’m excited to be part of the HEI team because of the opportunities.”