HEI welcomes two new members: Courtney Grandbois and Muhammad Jamil!
Courtney Grandbois
Courtney Grandbois joins our team as an Administrative Assistant located in Maple Grove. As a certified naturalist with a degree in forest and natural resources science, she will bring her passions to this position to keep the Maple Grove office running smoothly.
Originally from Rochester, MN, Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in forest and natural resources management from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Fun Facts
- Hobbies: Reading, annotating books, hiking, swimming and being outside
- Random Fact: I have seen all 44 seasons of Survivor (US version)
- Most Memorable Vacation: Going to Costa Rica with many of my aunts, uncles, and cousins and taking ATVs through the backcountry.
- Top Destination on Bucket List: Italy
- Most Memorable Concert: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
- Favorite Food: Pasta with parmesan cheese
- Favorite Movie Genre: Slasher and rom-coms
- Favorite Season: Summer
- Currently Reading: Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
- On My Playlist: Taylor Swift and Daft Punk
- Work Fuel: Watermelon Red Bull
- “I’m excited to be part of the HEI team because everyone I’ve met has been so welcoming and inviting and I can already feel the huge sense of community here. I also believe HEI does very important work for our community and I can already tell how much everyone takes pride in their job and strives to do it well.”
Muhammad Jamil
Muhammad Jamil joins our team as a Civil Engineer located in Fargo. Originally from Pakistan, Muhammad earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Comsats University, and will earn his master’s degree in civil engineering from South Dakota State University this December.
Fun Facts
- Hobbies: Watching movies, Netflix web/TV series, YouTube videos, and cricket games
- Family: I got married this year in January 2023.
- Most Memorable Vacation: Skardu, Pakistan
- Top Destination on Bucket List: Switzerland
- Favorite Food: Chicken, especially BBQ
- Favorite Movie Genre: Mystery/thriller
- Favorite Sports: Cricket
- Favorite Season: Summer
- Currently Watching: Better Call Saul
- Work Fuel: Black Tea
- Current Favorite 3 Apps on Phone: Instagram, Quora, Pinterest
- “I’m excited to be part of the HEI team because it offers a pleasant and friendly environment with highly diligent and intellectual individuals. I have a welcoming and helpful team, and I am eager to work with them. I also look forward to the valuable experience I will gain at HEI.”