our story

1958 through today

Backed by over 65 years of history and experience, our firm boasts a legacy crafted only by time itself

Timeline

  • Black and white photo of a man in a suit smiling, looking to the side, with a plain background.

    1958

    Nagler Engineers

    Joe Nagler opens the doors of Nagler Engineers, laying the foundation for a firm known for technical excellence and forward-thinking structural design. Under his leadership, the company builds a respected national reputation and an impressive portfolio.

  • Black and white photo of six men in suits standing behind a railing outdoors, with foliage in the foreground.

    1980

    Nagler, Pitt, and Merritt

    Joe Nagler names Joseph Pitt and Frank Merritt as majority partners. Jerry Barnett and Gary Ten Eyck join as minority partners, marking a new era of shared leadership and expanding expertise.

  • Tall skyscraper with the name 'Lockton' illuminated near the top, surrounded by other tall office buildings in an urban cityscape during dusk.

    1987

    Ten Eyck Merritt Barnett Pitt

    Upon Joe Nagler’s retirement, Ten Eyck Merritt Barnett Pitt continues the firm’s legacy, contributing to skylines across the region and the country through thoughtful and innovative engineering.

  • Logo of TMBP Consulting Engineers, Inc. with large red letters TMBP and black text beneath reading 'Consulting Engineers, Inc.'

    1997

    TMBP Consulting Engineers

    Following the departure of Gary Ten Eyck, Jerry Barnett, Joe Pitt, and Frank Merrit guide TMBP Consulting Engineers forward, strengthening the company’s reputation for high-quality structural design.

  • A group of six men standing outside in front of a building with large reflective windows and a sculpture with large gray letters. Some are smiling, dressed in business casual attire.

    2006

    TMBP Consulting Engineers

    Douglas Heiden — a longtime team member whose precision, deep technical knowledge, and dedication made him a vital member of the TMBP team — is promoted to principal alongside newcomer Jeffrey Dyck. Their leadership brings renewed momentum and strengthens the firm’s capabilities.

  • Group of nine business professionals in a conference room, some seated around a table with documents, others standing, with architectural renderings on display in the background.

    2008

    TMBP | Click
    50th Anniversary

    To honor 50 years of practice, TMBP merges with Jacob Click’s firm, Click Structures, forming TMBP | Click. The merger unites two complementary teams and positions the firm for continued growth.

  • A man with a beard wearing a suit and tie, smiling, appears to be in a professional setting, with a logo or sign blurred in the foreground.

    2015

    Click Engineering

    Following a leadership transition, TMBP | Click becomes Click Engineering. The firm expands its certifications and continues to serve new and longstanding clients with exceptional consulting.

  • A man in a suit and a white cowboy hat standing in a hallway with bookshelves on either side.

    2016

    Click Engineering

    Matthew Cain joins Click Engineering as an Executive Principal, establishing and leading the firm’s Civil Engineering sector. His leadership broadens the firm’s capabilities and project reach.

  • The historic Dallas High School building illuminated at dusk, with the city's skyline and a modern light rail station in the foreground.

    2021

    Click Engineering

    Click relocates to the newly renovated, historic Old Dallas High School building. The move reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to working with valued clients on innovative, community-focused projects.

  • A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie standing near a window with city buildings in the background.

    2023

    Click Engineeing

    Douglas Heiden retires following a distinguished 40+ year career with the firm. His legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and mentorship continues to influence Click Engineering today.

  • A professional man in a blue suit and light blue shirt standing in a hallway with blurred background.

    2025

    Click Engineering

    Ian Babcock joins the leadership team as a Executive Principal, bringing strong structural expertise and a collaborative, client-focused approach. His perspective and technical depth help guide Click Engineering into its next chapter of growth and excellence.

  • 2025

    Click Engineering

    Matthew Ritter joins as Principal, contributing a strong commitment to relationship-building and supporting the firm’s work with Tribal and community-focused clients. His perspective and leadership help guide Click Engineering into its next era of growth.

  • Logo for Click Engineering featuring a stylized gear and the company name in black and orange text.

    TODAY

    Click Engineering

    Click is led by Jacob Click, Matthew Cain, Ian Babcock, and Matthew Ritter. Together, they guide the firm into a new era defined by steady growth, expanded capabilities, and a continued commitment to serving clients with excellence and integrity.

Timeline

Logo for Click Engineering with a circular design and the text 'Click Engineering' inside.
Professional man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark suit and orange patterned tie, smiling in an indoor setting.

2025

Click Engineering

Matthew Ritter joins as Principal, contributing a strong commitment to relationship-building and supporting the firm’s work with Tribal and community-focused clients. His perspective and leadership help guide Click Engineering into its next era of growth.

A man in a blue suit blazer with a light blue dress shirt, standing in an indoor setting with blurred background, smiling slightly at the camera.

2025

Click Engineering

Ian Babcock joins the leadership team as a Executive Principal, bringing strong structural expertise and a collaborative, client-focused approach. His perspective and technical depth help guide Click Engineering into its next chapter of growth and excellence.

A man in a black suit, white shirt, and striped tie standing inside near large window with cityscape in background.

2023

Click Engineering

Douglas Heiden retires following a distinguished 40+ year career with the firm. His legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and mentorship continues to influence Click Engineering today.

The image shows Dallas High School, a large historic brick building with multiple windows, located in Dallas. The school is illuminated, and there are people walking on the steps in front. In the foreground, there is a modern transportation station with two light rail trains parked nearby.

2021

Click Engineering

Click relocates to the newly renovated, historic Old Dallas High School building. The move reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to working with valued clients on innovative, community-focused projects.

A man in a dark suit, blue shirt, and white cowboy hat standing in a library aisle

2016

Click Engineering

Matthew Cain joins Click Engineering as an Executive Principal, establishing and leading the firm’s Civil Engineering sector. His leadership broadens the firm’s capabilities and project reach.

Portrait of a man with a beard wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a striped tie, standing indoors next to a blurred sign with the word 'CLICK' in orange letters.

2015

Click Engineering

Following a leadership transition, TMBP | Click becomes Click Engineering. The firm expands its certifications and continues to serve new and longstanding clients with exceptional consulting.

A group of seven men in business attire gathered around a table in an office, with some standing and some sitting, looking at the camera.

2008

TMBP | Click
50th Anniversary

To honor 50 years of practice, TMBP merges with Jacob Click’s firm, Click Structures, forming TMBP | Click. The merger unites two complementary teams and positions the firm for continued growth.

Group of six men standing outdoors in front of a building with large windows and a sign, some construction is visible in the background.

2006

TMBP Consulting Engineers

Douglas Heiden — a longtime team member whose precision, deep technical knowledge, and dedication made him a vital member of the TMBP team — is promoted to principal alongside newcomer Jeffrey Dyck. Their leadership brings renewed momentum and strengthens the firm’s capabilities.

Logo for TMBP Consulting Engineers, Inc. in red and black text.

1997

TMBP Consulting Engineers

Following the departure of Gary Ten Eyck, Jerry Barnett, Joe Pitt, and Frank Merritt guide TMBP Consulting Engineers forward, strengthening the company’s reputation for high-quality structural design.

A tall office building with many windows, lit from within, with the sign 'Lockton' on it, located in an urban downtown area during dusk.

1987

Ten Eyck Merritt Barnett Pitt

Upon Joe Nagler’s retirement, Ten Eyck Merritt Barnett Pitt continues the firm’s legacy, contributing to skylines across the region and the country through thoughtful and innovative engineering.

Black and white photo of six men in suits standing behind a railing on a balcony with plants below, all looking at the camera.

1980

Nagler, Pitt, and Merritt

Joe Nagler names Joseph Pitt and Frank Merritt as majority partners. Jerry Barnett and Gary Ten Eyck join as minority partners, marking a new era of shared leadership and expanding expertise.

Black and white photo of a man in a suit smiling at the camera.

TODAY

Click Engineering

Click is led by Jacob Click, Matthew Cain, Ian Babcock, and Matthew Ritter. Together, they guide the firm into a new era defined by steady growth, expanded capabilities, and a continued commitment to serving clients with excellence and integrity.

1958

Nagler Engineers

Joe Nagler opens the doors of Nagler Engineers, laying the foundation for a firm known for technical excellence and forward-thinking structural design. Under his leadership, the company builds a respected national reputation and an impressive portfolio.

Timeline

Logo of Click Engineering featuring curved lines and the word 'Click' above 'Engineering' in orange.
A man with a beard, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and orange tie, posing in a professional setting with a blurred background.

2025

Click Engineering

Matthew Ritter joins as Principal, contributing a strong commitment to relationship-building and supporting the firm’s work with Tribal and community-focused clients. His perspective and leadership help guide Click Engineering into its next era of growth.

A professional man in a blue suit and light blue shirt standing indoors with blurred background.

2025

Click Engineering

Ian Babcock joins the leadership team as a Executive Principal, bringing strong structural expertise and a collaborative, client-focused approach. His perspective and technical depth help guide Click Engineering into its next chapter of growth and excellence.

A man with gray hair dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and striped tie, standing indoors in front of a large window with a cityscape view.

2023

Click Engineering

Douglas Heiden retires following a distinguished 40+ year career with the firm. His legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and mentorship continues to influence Click Engineering today.

A historic school building labeled 'Dallas High School' with large windows, stone steps leading to the entrance, and modern light rail trains at a station in front of it, during dusk with a partly cloudy sky.

2021

Click Engineering

Click relocates to the newly renovated, historic Old Dallas High School building. The move reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to working with valued clients on innovative, community-focused projects.

A man in a suit wearing a white cowboy hat, standing in a hallway with bookshelves.

2016

Click Engineering

Matthew Cain joins Click Engineering as an Executive Principal, establishing and leading the firm’s Civil Engineering sector. His leadership broadens the firm’s capabilities and project reach.

A man with a trimmed beard and short hair, dressed in a suit and tie, is smiling and looking slightly off-camera. The photo is taken through a blurred logo in the foreground, which partially covers the left side of the image.

2015

Click Engineering

Following a leadership transition, TMBP | Click becomes Click Engineering. The firm expands its certifications and continues to serve new and longstanding clients with exceptional consulting.

Group of eight professionally dressed men in a business meeting or office, some seated around a table with architectural plans, others standing behind them, with monitors and architectural renderings in the background.

2008

TMBP | Click
50th Anniversary

To honor 50 years of practice, TMBP merges with Jacob Click’s firm, Click Structures, forming TMBP | Click. The merger unites two complementary teams and positions the firm for continued growth.

A group of six men standing outdoors in front of a large building with glass windows and large block letters. They are smiling, dressed in business casual attire, with some wearing collared shirts and others in dress shirts. The background shows some greenery and a construction site.

2006

TMBP Consulting Engineers

Douglas Heiden — a longtime team member whose precision, deep technical knowledge, and dedication made him a vital member of the TMBP team — is promoted to principal alongside newcomer Jeffrey Dyck. Their leadership brings renewed momentum and strengthens the firm’s capabilities.

Logo of TMBP Consulting Engineers, Inc. with red TMBP letters and black company name.

1997

TMBP Consulting Engineers

Following the departure of Gary Ten Eyck, Jerry Barnett, Joe Pitt, and Frank Merritt guide TMBP Consulting Engineers forward, strengthening the company’s reputation for high-quality structural design.

Tall office building with illuminated windows and a sign that reads 'LOCKTON' on the front, surrounded by other skyscrapers, at dusk in an urban area.

1987

Ten Eyck Merritt Barnett Pitt

Upon Joe Nagler’s retirement, Ten Eyck Merritt Barnett Pitt continues the firm’s legacy, contributing to skylines across the region and the country through thoughtful and innovative engineering.

Black and white photo of six men in suits standing behind a rail, outside, with foliage at the bottom and a plain wall behind them.

1980

Nagler, Pitt, and Merritt

Joe Nagler names Joseph Pitt and Frank Merritt as majority partners. Jerry Barnett and Gary Ten Eyck join as minority partners, marking a new era of shared leadership and expanding expertise.

Black and white photo of a man with slicked-back hair, wearing a suit and smiling slightly.

TODAY

Click Engineering

Click is led by Jacob Click, Matthew Cain, Ian Babcock, and Matthew Ritter. Together, they guide the firm into a new era defined by steady growth, expanded capabilities, and a continued commitment to serving clients with excellence and integrity.

1958

Nagler Engineers

Joe Nagler opens the doors of Nagler Engineers, laying the foundation for a firm known for technical excellence and forward-thinking structural design. Under his leadership, the company builds a respected national reputation and an impressive portfolio.