Education
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
- B.S., Mathematics Education, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- M.S., Environmental Engineering, University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
- M.S., Operations Management, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Registrations and Licenses
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Arkansas, No. 6099
- Tennessee, No. 23306
- Louisiana, No. 20016
- Mississippi, No. 9476
- Virginia, No. 20992
- Georgia, No. 22516
Professional Experience
- McManus Consulting Engineers, Knoxville, TN
Operations Manager
Secure and manage statewide wastewater collection/treatment, drainage, and TDOT projects valued at between $500K and $2.5 million for a satellite office of this Louisiana- based, civil engineering firm.
- Pursued and secured a $200K grant from the EPA for the development of a Brownsfield site.
- Managed all aspects of Project completion, including design, scope, time, cost, risk, quality, contracts, communications, human resources and materials/equipment handling.
- Harding Lawson Associates, Knoxville, TN
Operations Manager
Managed daily operations of an engineering office for this civil engineering firm, including budgeting, P&L, new business development, and employee training/supervision (30+ employees).
- Directed the successful completion of numerous TDOT, environmental remediation, and industrial projects ranging from $200K to over $10 million. Managed DOE projects with multiple sites ranging up to $200 million.
- Brown and Root Environmental, Oak Ridge, TN
Project Manager
Served in a leadership role with this major environmental services corporation for directing multiple projects throughout the region from initial assessment through remediation.
- Managed multiple projects valued at a combined $100 million for a major industrial client that involved 300+ underground storage tank sites throughout 9 states and 6 offices, as well as a team of 40 geologists and engineers.
- Montgomery County, VA, Christiansburg, VA
Environmental Engineer
Played a key role in maintaining air and water quality for all county facilities. Supervised ground water remediation and site cleanup activities following underground storage tank leaks. Worked with the Virginia Water Control Board on issues regarding storage tanks.
- Managed multiple projects valued at up to $6 million. Developed and implemented a program for testing, removing and replacing underground storage tanks regulated by the EPA. Designed and supervised the construction of wastewater collection and water distribution systems.
- Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility, Pine Bluff, AR Chief Engineer Performed civil engineering and project management duties that included cost benefit analysis, design calculations, project plans/specifications, contract administration, scheduling, change order approval, payment estimates and inspections. Coordinated communication between the utility and various regulatory agencies.
- Managed a $9 million budget and directed the successful completion of numerous "in-house" pump station and pipe line construction and upgrade projects, including a $20 million pump station and treatment facility upgrade. Project duties involved controlling labor/material costs, hiring/supervising 80 utility employees, implementing safety procedures, and administering worker's compensation claims.
