Type Of Business:
Storm Shelter Quality Control Association
Expertise:
Mr. Kiesling's expertise is in disaster mitigation.
Major Product/SVS:
Quality Control of Storm Shelters, Disaster Mitigation
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with his Family, Attending Church
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics, Michigan State University (1966)
Affiliations Awards:
Regional VI Project Impact Partner, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Leadership Partner, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes; American Society of Civil Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; National Society of Professional Engineers
Industry:
Emergency Services
Charity:
Hope Lutheran Church, Lubbock, TX
Number Of Years In Profession:
47
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his strong work ethic, determination and the support he receives from his family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was a key engineer in the construction of storm shelters that grew out of research conducted as a result of the Lubbock Tornado that took place in 1970.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Kiesling was one of the principals involved in the conception and design of the first above ground storm shelters in 1974.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Reviewing Applications, Performing Administrative Duties and Services, Resolving Shelter Quality Issues, Designing Shelters, Writing Standards, Managing the Seal Program
Education Certifications:
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas
Awards/Honors:
FLASH Outstanding Leadership Award (2009); FLASH Award, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (2008); Nania Award, Tulsa Partners, Inc. (2006); Recognition, Federal Emergency Management Agency (2001); Recognition, Mechanical Engineering Academy, Texas Tech University (1992)