Dr. John Cullinane, Jr., a 1969 BSCE graduate, was named deputy director at the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). By becoming the new deputy director, Dr. Cullinane has also been appointed as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). Dr. Cullinane will assist in managing seven laboratories, more than 2,500 employees, facilities, and…
Patrick Smith, 1998 BSCE, was named the Young Engineer of the Year for 2009 by the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). Each year TSPE recognizes one young engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and his community during the early years of his career. Patrick was also named promoted to Vice President of…
Mr. Arthur E. “Gene” Goldman is to be reassigned as Deputy Director, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Mr. Goldman returns to Marshall after having served as Director of NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC). Prior to being named SSC Director, Mr. Goldman served as Deputy Director of Stennis from 2006 to 2008. …
Howard Williford taught civil engineering at Mississippi State for 29 years while his wife, Margaret, spend 25 years teaching Mathematics. During their tenures at the university, they accumulated a significant library of textbooks, reference documents, and other items. Recently, the children, Charles (BSCE 76, MSCE 77) and Mary Margaret elected to donate this collection to…
Cowbells might soon replace Mardi Gras beads as the must-have accessory in New Orleans, La., as civil engineers from the Bagley College of Engineering work to leave their mark on the city’s infrastructure. First Row L-R:Adam Granberry, Kyle Cassidy, Jo Ann Rosenfeld (recruiter), Keith Ferguson, Tyler Sholes, Jenny Honeycutt, and Maggie Fournier Second Row L-R:…
Mr. Leon Holden, Mississippi State University, Civil Engineering, Class of 1978 (BS) and Class of 1991 (MS) will retire from government service at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in San Francisco Office. Mr. Leon Holden will retire April 3, 2010 from the position of Senior Civil Engineer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission following a…
Mr. Leon Holden, Mississippi State University, Civil Engineering, Class of 1978 (BS) and Class of 1991 (MS) will retire from government service at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in San Francisco Office. Mr. Leon Holden will retire April 3, 2010 from the position of Senior Civil Engineer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission following a…
Craig A. Peterhansen was appointed to his current role of general manager, Chevron Retail East Marketing in Houston, Texas, in April 2008. Currently, his responsibilities include the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel through over 6,000 service stations and $14 billion in annual sales across the Eastern and Southern United States. A native of Akron,…
The Blankenship awards are among the highest honorary awards presented to Mississippi Valley Division employees by the local commander. The awards cover three categories: engineering/scientist, professional, and technical/administrative. Established in 1987, the memorialize the commitment, dedication and knowledge of the long-time Mississippi Valley Division Executive Assistant who died in 1973. Engineer/Scientist Award Mr. Ken Klaus,…