Stephen and Heidi Bolster

Stephen Bolster – Founder | Water Resources Engineer

Professional Engineer (PE), Masters of Science (MS), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

As the founder of Bolster Engineering, Stephen has over a decade of experience in the water resources engineering field. Stephen attended Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) for both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in water resources. Over his career, he has partnered with both public and private agencies to provide hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, design recommendations, and third-party technical reviews. In addition to having a broad technical background, he has extensive experience with hazard mitigation, including various FEMA grant programs.

Stephen spent a decade living and working in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and currently resides in St. George, Utah. He thrives on being outdoors and seeing natural processes and engineering solutions in action. He loves to cook, play standup bass, mountain bike, hike, fly fish, and spend time with his family. You can often find him teaching his kids about the various dams, rivers, and flooding issues in the area. He is excited to assist communities overcome flooding and drainage concerns in Utah, Texas, and throughout the nation.

 

  • Registered Professional Engineer, TX #126411
  • Registered Professional Engineer, UT #12050193-2202
  • Certified Floodplain Manager #US-23-12842
  • Member of the Utah Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association (UFSMA)
  • Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Southern Utah Branch
  • Stephen’s LinkedIn Profile

Heidi Bolster – GIS Analyst | Technical and Support Administrator

  • Heidi attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership with an emphasis on Recreation Therapy, along with a Certificate in Psychology and Gerontology. After working in Recreation Therapy, Heidi spent the next decade at home with her five kids while they were young. She is excited to be part of Bolster Engineering in this next chapter of her life. She trained in GIS in 2023 and supports Bolster Engineering with her knowledge of map analysis and creation. Heidi brings a fresh perspective to Bolster Engineering with her experiences over the last decade that have helped her become a resilient, empathetic, and creative member of the team. She looks forward to more training and responsibilities in the future.
  • Outside of work, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family while hiking, rock hounding, and mountain biking.
  • Heidi Bolster | LinkedIn