Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Major Product/SVS:
Highways and Airport Design and Construction, Maintenance Work for the State of Alaska
Favorite Business Publication:
American Rifleman
Hobbies/Sports:
Hunting, Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, Playing the Guitar, Researching on Civil War History
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Alaska, Fairbanks (1992); Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Alaska
Affiliations Awards:
Alumni Member, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Commander, CSS Shenandoah; Sons of Confederate Veterans (1820); Commander of Captain Jame I. Waddell; Military Order of the Stars and Bars, Chapter 259
Industry:
Civil Engineering
Children's Names:
Forrest, Gretchen, Roselyn
Date of Distinction:
5/29/2008
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of his career were obtaining his bachelor's degree in science while being a single parent and earning his master's degree while working full-time.
Charity:
Disabled American Veterans
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, ambition and perseverance.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because he always loved science and engineering.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Overseeing Materials Engineering for Highways and Airports for the State of Alaska, Acting as the State Quality Assurance Engineer for Construction Materials
Education Certifications:
Registered Professional Engineer, Alaska; CE 7630
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Achievement Award in Civil Engineering, Tau Beta Pi (1984)