Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas

Trace Strevey, PE

President | Senior Civil Engineer

Trace Strevey grew up around the construction industry and, although he always wanted to be a cowboy, building is in his blood. The majority of his 20+ year engineering career has been in the pursuit of diverse projects that are both challenging and rewarding.

His land development experience includes commercial, industrial, healthcare, and residential design, and his municipal engineering experience includes water distribution, wastewater system design, drainage studies, and roadway design.  He has the proven ability to successfully coordinate with cities, counties, TxDOT, TCEQ, and other governing agencies for construction and environmental permits, zoning changes, and site planning approvals.

Project Experience

Cresson Crossroads Industrial Park
Park Hill Surgery Center
Presbyterian Night Shelter Morris Foundation Women & Children's Center
Rogers Road Pavilion
TCU Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena

John Margotta, RPLS

Vice President of Land Surveying

John Margotta has been with BHB for over 20 years. Previously, John worked for a company that provided surveying services to BHB. Shortly after BHB added a surveying department, John joined the team and is now the head of the surveying department. He has provided field and office supervision on land surveying projects for public and privately funded projects, including the DFW Airport, City of Fort Worth, TXU Electric, Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Trinity River Authority, Federal Aviation Administration, TxDOT, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Railtran, and Fort Worth Transportation Authority.

In high school, John held the rank of Master in the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (World Chess Federation). Outside of work, John loves cooking, football and karaoke. If he wasn’t a land surveyor, John would be a chef. “Cooking is very relaxing to me and I feel like I’m creating something good out of raw ingredients that may or may not taste good by themselves.” John’s favorite place to visit is New York City because he loves the different cultures, food, and architecture it has to offer.

John is an active member of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Surveyors. He also volunteers for Skills USA, teaching high school-aged kids, who compete in local, state and national competitions, about land surveying.

John has two kids, a son who who graduated from The University of North Texas with a degree in graphic design, and a daughter who works for Mothers Milk Bank of North Texas, a nonprofit that collects breastmilk from healthy, nursing mothers who have a surplus and is dispensed to premature and fragile infants without access to their mother’s own milk. He also has one granddaughter. John’s favorite quote is from Winston Churchill, “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts,” because he believes that one is never finished in life and even if you fail, at least you tried.

Project Experience

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Country Day Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center
Fort Worth Country Day Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center
Imperial Construction Office and Shop
Early Learning Center
Meadowview Estates Channel Improvements
Monterra Medical Campus
Park Hill Surgery Center
Presbyterian Night Shelter Morris Foundation Women & Children's Center
Rogers Road Pavilion
Saint Patrick Cathedral Parish Hall
Star-Telegram Building
Tarrant County Downtown Courthouse
Texas Wesleyan University Rosedale Renaissance

Dave Horsburgh

Senior Associate

Dave’s journey to Texas wasn’t always the plan; he grew up in Florida, nurturing dreams of becoming a professional surfer. Remarkably, he achieved significant success, holding the third rank in the state within his division and garnering multiple sponsors along the way. As a child, Dave’s adventurous spirit led him to construct forts, explore woodlands, and shadow land surveyors on construction sites in his neighborhood.

Dave’s land surveying path led him to BHB, where he knew he could forge a fulfilling career. His tenure at the company has spanned over 25 years, during which he has excelled as an Associate and Senior Survey Technician/Survey Department manager. His affiliation with the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors exemplifies his commitment to the profession. Dave plays a pivotal role in cultivating the land surveying department’s client relationships, overseeing project management, and providing training on essential tools like Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dave leads a fulfilling personal life alongside his wife, Jill, and their three children: Jamie, Ava, and Benjamin. Adding joy to their family is their beloved canine companion, Mack. Dave’s multifaceted interests include his ordainment as a minister, active involvement in his church, and dedicated community service. He enjoys moments spent with friends and family, enriching his life through travel experiences.

Dave’s global altruism is evidenced by his volunteer work in Romania, where he dedicated a summer to serving in an orphanage. His journey also took him to Mali, Africa, where he engaged in vital land surveying tasks with the International Mission Board. During this time, he connected with unknown tribes, fostering relationships and creating essential maps of villages and routes.

Dave embodies a remarkable blend of professional excellence, compassion, and adventurous spirit, making him a true inspiration to those around him.

Project Experience