609 W. Maple St.

Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 244-0724

About Us

RuCon Engineers was founded in 2020, with a single mission in mind—connect non-urban communities to modern telecom and utilities services using industry-leading consulting, planning, engineering and installation support. The model of our business is to work closely with service providers to envision, design, and implement the infrastructure required to connect residents and businesses to the services they need for equal participation in social and economic opportunities. 

Meet the RuCon Engineers Board of Directors

Matt Farr

Matt graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering. To put himself through school, he worked as an Iron Worker, gaining hands-on experience erecting commercial structural steel and re-bar frameworks.

After graduation, Matt worked for The Boeing Company on a research and development team commissioned to develop and implement the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process. Matt is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and has worked extensively with AWS welding codes, applying engineering principles in the fabrication of process piping and pressure vessels for the nuclear and petrochemical industries. He also has comprehensive project management and field engineering experience on industrial structural steel and bridge erection, as well as industrial food processing equipment and support structure manufacturing and installation projects.

For the last ten years, Matt has focused his career on Communications Engineering, learning the intricacies of designing, constructing, and operating fiber optic networks. He held the position of Engineering Manager for Direct Communications with oversight of multimillion-dollar utility design and construction projects. He also gained experience in applying for and managing federal government funding programs to aid in the expansion of broadband service in rural America.

Matt and his wife, Mariah, live in Rockland, Idaho where they are raising the lower half of their eight-child family. Matt is also a volunteer firefighter and is currently serving as Assistant Fire Chief.

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Nathan Farr, P.E.

Nathan has over 25 years of experience in heavy industrial electrical power engineering and “cradle-to-grave” project management under his belt. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah, minoring in Mathematics.

Nathan spent the first half of his career working for Centry Constructors & Engineers, a premier engineering and construction firm that carried out multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts with various clients throughout the western United States, Alaska and overseas in industries such as mining, material handling, oil and gas, hazardous waste incineration, refining, gas compression, cross-country pipelines and the like. Clients have included: Fairbanks Gold Mining, Kennecott, Anglo Gold, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining, ASARCO, ENSCO, Williams Gas Pipeline, AMOCO, Sinclair, Flying J and others.

The second half of his career took him to eastern Saudi Arabia where he still lives with his family and manages major projects for the oil and gas mogul, Saudi ARAMCO. All throughout the kingdom, Nathan acts as Lead Project Engineer for refined products-distribution pipeline projects. Starting from the early stages of conceptual design, he shepherds projects all the way through detailed engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and finally to successful close-out. In doing so, he regularly works with many internationally known engineering and large construction firms who have a steady “foot-hold” in the Saudi Arabian oil and gas industry.

Presently, he is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.

Mark Farr

Mark is a results-oriented marketer with a unique ability to objectively and pragmatically evaluate marketing objectives then distill them down to concise yet articulate strategies for achievement.

Since 2013, Mark has worked as Group Strategy Director for TA, an Integrity company, with a Fortune 50 client roster including CVS Health, Aetna, and AARP. Prior to joining TA, Mark spent 12 years as co-founder and managing partner at a Utah marketing agency, serving clients in healthcare, retail, financial services, consumer packaged goods and education. He is an expert in direct marketing practices with extensive experience in B2B and B2C strategic planning. Some of his more notable work includes leading strategic planning for the Aetna Medicare Solutions agency of record contract and the development and launch of the Skullcandy consumer electronics brand.

Mark holds degrees in Marketing and Advertising Design from Utah State University, and an MBA from the University of Utah. To relax, Mark enjoys running, skiing, traveling, and hiking with his wife, three boys, and two Entlebucher Mountain Dogs.

Meet the RuCon Engineers Leadership Team

Matt Farr - Project Manager

Matt graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering. To put himself through school, he worked as an Iron Worker, gaining hands-on experience erecting commercial structural steel and re-bar frameworks.

After graduation, Matt worked for The Boeing Company on a research and development team commissioned to develop and implement the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process. Matt is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and has worked extensively with AWS welding codes, applying engineering principles in the fabrication of process piping and pressure vessels for the nuclear and petrochemical industries. He also has comprehensive project management and field engineering experience on industrial structural steel and bridge erection, as well as industrial food processing equipment and support structure manufacturing and installation projects.

For the last 12 years, Matt has focused his career on Communications Engineering, learning the intricacies of designing, constructing, and operating fiber optic networks. He held the position of Engineering Manager for Direct Communications with oversight of multimillion-dollar utility design and construction projects. He also gained experience in applying for and managing federal government funding programs to aid in the expansion of broadband service in rural America.  Matt worked as an independent consultant before becoming a Partner at McClure Engineering.  Since then, his focus has been in developing the RuCon Engineers business unit of McClure Engineering.

Matt and his wife, Mariah, live in Rockland, Idaho where they are raising the lower half of their eight-child family. Matt is also a volunteer firefighter and is currently serving as Assistant Fire Chief

Vince Losavio - Field Engineer / Safety Officer

Vince has spent 28 years in the Telecom Industry, working in nearly every aspect of the industry, holding titles such as:  OSP Construction Manager, Combo Tech, Materials Management, Electronics Technician, Project Manager, OSP Plant Designer, and Equipment Fleet Manager.  With Vince’s vast experience in the field, he serves RuCon as the Lead Inspector and Company Safety Officer.  Vince also contributes on the front end of projects by providing design consultation and conducting Constructability Surveys to validate designs.  Vince spends a lot of time on the road for RuCon and usually travels with his family, but he was born and raised in Southern Louisiana.  His strong Louisiana drawl and love of boiled crawfish adds some needed culture and variety to the RuCon Family.

Mohammad Khogiani – Drafting / Mapping

Mohammad Khogiani has been working with RuCon Engineers an Engineering intern, and Telecom Draftsman since April of 2020.  He completed his Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Southern Idaho (CSI), where he excelled in academics and served as president of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Club.  Throughout his educational experience, Mohammad found fulfilment in forming deep bonds with his professors and fellow students.  He is now continuing his engineering pursuits at George Mason University while still support projects with RuCon.  As a student / employee Mohammad is disciplined in his time management and efficiency approaches to both his education and professional endeavors.

Since joining RuCon Engineers, Mohammad has taken on the challenge of learning the complex process of communications plant design.  After completing a course in Outside Plant Engineering & Planning, he has worked as the lead designer, under engineering supervision, for multiple fiber optic network design projects in Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, and Louisiana.  Mohammad has also been a key player in two GIS data conversion projects where he mastered his abilities using mapping software; Vetro Fiber Maps, QGIS, and AutoCAD 3D Maps. Mohammad is often called upon to use his skills with SolidWorks and AutoCAD to contribute to Mechanical, Structural, and Civil projects at McClure Engineering.  

In his limited free time, Mohammad enjoys watching Sci Fi movies, reading about world history topics, and seeing new parts of the country while seeking out the best Mediterranean foods he can find.

Landon Farr - Manager of GIS Services

Landon is certified in Geographic Information Systems through the College of Western Idaho. With this skill set, he has been heavily involved in establishing mapping and OSP data collection processes for RuCon Engineers. Landon specializes in drafting fiber routes and designs, creating real-time inspection and documentation forms, and configuring web dashboards for construction and project tracking. Since joining the RuCon team in December 2021, Landon has also received OSP Fiber design training and specialized software training for ESRI ArcGIS Pro, associated apps for field workflows, and CrescentLink.

Landon lives with his wife in Pocatello, Idaho. He spends his free time running, lifting weights, learning songs on his guitar, and various outdoor activities. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with family.