Alumni Corner
CLASS REUNION |
|---|
Calling all members of the class of ‘67! Don’t forget our 40th year reunion this May 31—June 3, (Reunion Weekend 07). Let’s get together and reminisce about old times! Any faculty, staff or student, who was here during that time, can get in touch with William (Bill) Trach ‘67 at wat1@juno.com. We can make arrangements to meet up and share a few memories! |
PACE Generations (30-20-10) Reunion Dinner: The Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (PACE) would like to invite the classes of 1977, 1987 and 1997 to a reunion dinner on 24 April at the Nittany Lion Inn. The event also will induct this year’s Construction Hall of Fame members. Register online at www.engr.psu.edu/pace.
K. Scott Sine ’91, I manage the technical team of design builders for H. T. Lyons. I have had the opportunity to bring ‘Green’ Leed Gold Design to the Lehigh Valley with the PPL Plaza Project (2001-2). I’ve been recognized as a “DaVinci” of the community and integrate the best of high tech designs in a large mechanical contracting firm. Lynne (Zimmerman) Deutschbauer ’99, Adam and I are overjoyed to announce the arrival of our son, Luke David, born May 6, 2006. I am halfway to earning my California S.E. license, having passed the National Exam in April. I will sit for the California portion in October and return to Forell/Elsesser designing earthquake-resistant green buildings. Jeff Caldwell ’96, ’97g, has been made an Associate Principal and stockholder in the James Posey Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers firm. Jeff has managed the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park at Living Classrooms Foundation, Brooks Hall renovation at West Virgina University, Carey Hall renovation at Gilman School, and the Fairfax County Public Safety Operation and Transportations Center. Gary Ehrlich ’90, has had a busy year. This year he started an acoustical consulting firm, Hush Acoustics LLC in Falls Church, VA and he and his wife Michele LeTourneur are excitedly preparing for the birth of their first child in February ‘07. Peter A. Humphrey, P. E. ’91, has joined Schoor DePalma Inc., a national engineering and consulting firm, as a Senior Project Manager of the Structural Department, in the Columbia, Maryland office.
Scott Auker ‘88, After PSU, I worked in the Washington, DC area (with OMNIConstruction, Clark Capital, and JPI) until 1999, and completed my MBA at the American University. I then moved to South Florida and started Auker Developments, Inc., a multi-family real estate development company. We are currently finishing sales and construction for a 200 unit, 16 story condominium building in Coral Gables, Florida (outside of Miami), as well as numerous other projects throughout Florida. Would love to hear from all my old friends, so feel free to e-mail me at SDAuker@aol.com! Paula P. Gillette, ’79, As of May this year, I have re-joined Ellerbe Becket. John F Almquist Jr., ’00, passed the LEED-AP exam in November and has since joined Grunley Construction, working on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) upgrades and historical renovations in Washington, DC. John recently worked for Turner Construction on the Freedom Forum Newseum in Washington DC, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) campus in Ashburn, VA. John is also engaged to An Truong, a 2002 graduate of Gettysburg College with a Masters from American University, and Teach for America graduate. The wedding will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Henry W. Hudson IV, ’80, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc. He has been with Bala for 10 years, and a partner in the firm for the past 7 years. Jason Decheck, ’97, has settled into a position as an electrical engineer with MEP Consultant in Pittsburgh. With three boys under the age of six and a new home, Jason and his wife Denise are kept pretty busy! Channing Strom, ’94, is a project manager with G-A Masonry Corp. in Ontario, Canada. I worked with Clark Construction and Penn State AE Daniel Patete '96, on the $30 million stone and block work for the National Museum of the American Indian, which is located on the Mall in jDC, and was completed in the fall of 2004. I am currently working on several institutional projects in Florida. My wife Amy (Goetz) Strom (HHD '92), and I just purchased my home farm in Guelph, and with the help of our two sons, Lucas and Evan, we are running our 65 acre sweet corn and pumpkin farm. This agri-tourism business includes a corn maze and a bakery. Check us out at www.strom.ca.
Wade Conlan ’95, The Conlan Family has grown again this year with the addition of Gretchen Louise in July 2006. Her older brother, Padraic Ford - born December 2004, is coming to grips with the fact that she isn't just visiting. Willa and Wade recently moved to a "family” neighborhood in Winter Garden, FL (about 25 minutes from Orlando). Wade is still with GRG Inc., but has accepted the position of Director of Engineering for Science & Technology that includes Earl Walls Associate’s offices in Atlanta, San Diego, Seattle and Orlando. In addition, Wade was made Shareholder in July of 2006. George Huang ’97, I just moved to Las Vegas about a year ago and am now working for Paul Steelman Design Group, an Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design, and Graphic Design company, designing mostly major Hotel Casino Resorts. We’re working on several multi-billion dollar projects right now in Las Vegas and have multiple projects nation wide and world wide in Macau (China), Atlantic City, Reno, California, Vietnam, London, etc. It is very exciting times and the opportunities are endless! I hope to bring in some PSU AE graduates to join our team. I am also married now and have a 15 month old daughter named Olivia. She’s a cutie but very nosey and loves to get into everything! It doesn’t help now that she’s very mobile and you have to chase after her. James Yin, ’97, I am involved with the single largest construction project by the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles International Airport/Tom Bradley International Terminal upgrades. The project costs $503 Million and will last for 38 months. This complex project requires us to perform the work in phases so that the 34 airlines that operate out of the Bradley terminal can continue flying their 10 million customers throughout the construction process.The terminal upgrade will be the first major construction in LAX Concourses since the double-deck roadway and the Bradley building were built for the 1984 Olympics. The Project is necessary; since it will help LAX compete against modern airports for the lucrative international service. I would like to say HI to all my AE friends and when you are in the L.A. area, drop by for a job visit.
Robert Bolin, ’94, has accepted a position with the Syska Hennessy Group in Chicago. He will be assisting in the opening of a new office. Prior to beginning this new position in April, he and his wife Jackie, will enjoy a few months of travel, primarily through India. The AE Department is sad to announce the death of alum, Neal Dunlevy, ’67, of Philadelphia, PA. Neal died suddenly on November 24, 2006, while overseas. Surviving are his wife Barbara, daughter Francesca (Joseph) Bialoglaw, and sons Vincent Dunlevy and Richard (Elizabeth) Dunlevy; grandfather of Mia and Sophia; brother of Robert Dunlevy; son-in-law of Vincent Mercurio. He will be missed by all who knew him.Todd Garing, ’93, has been promoted to Vice President at Mueller Associates, a consulting firm in Baltimore, Maryland. An engineer and project manager with Mueller since 1993, Todd has overseen many of their most prominent and challenging projects, including the Towson University Center for the Arts, University of Delaware Performing Arts Center, renovation of the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center, the new Monticello Visitors Center, and the renovation and expansion of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Valerie Gillespie, ’85 Valerie is the owner and chief engineer at Gillespie Engineering. Gillespie Engineering has moved from Point Pleasant to Brielle New Jersey. The office is located in the business center of Brielle which is only 5 blocks from my house. The move has fulfilled both business & personal goals to provide engineering services to small businesses, architects, and home owners. With most engineering firms focused on large corporations for projects, the small business and residential market has been mostly ignored. Recognizing this need has made it possible to increase our billings 227% from last year. The work environment and lifestyle here is a great alternative to the "corporate" engineering machine. Been there, done that, started my own.
Kevin Sommons, ’88, is a Principal in the firm of KSI Professional Engineers. KSI was established seven years ago, when with the help and encouragement of Pam, his wife of 20 years, Kevin decided to embark on the crazy notion of running his own firm. Now, seven years later, KSI has grown to a staff of 13 and offer both structural and MEP services. Bennie Kovach, ’02, is a Preconstruction Manager with Centex construction in Fairfax, VA. Daniel Packer, ’03, is with Tishman Construction, in Las Vegas, NV. Mark Tome, ’01, is a Mechanical Engineer with Barton Associates in York, PA.. Scott Walthour, ’00, is an Associate Engineering Manager with Arium AE in Columbia, MD. His job includes managing the Engineering Department and working as a Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing). Robert Feduik, ’74, I've been with the Carrier Corporation in Syracuse. N.Y., since 1978. My current position is a Software Systems Manager in which I do software training for HVAC System Analysis. Ari Tinkoff, ’95, his wife and son, Jacob, welcomed a new member to their family on November 14, 2006. Noah John Tinkoff was born weighing in at 8lbs, 7 oz and 19” long. Jacob is so excited to be a big brother. Join us in congratulating this growing family! Mary Jo (Wozniak) Szczublewski, ’00, and her husband Joe, welcomed their first child Lucas Joseph, on July 24, 2006. David Dale Eckman, ’99, is employed as a Project Manager by R. A. Nelson & Associates of Telluride, Colorado. He is also a board member of the Town of Mountain Village Design Review Board (planning commission). Jason Decheck, ’97, has settled into a position as an electrical engineer with MEP Consultant in Pittsburgh. With three boys under the age of six and a new home, Jason and his wife Denise are kept pretty busy! Michael Cassidy, ’02g, Associate with J.P. Morgan in New York, NY. I work on a fixed income trading floor structuring leveraged debt transactions. Many banks in New York are actively seeking individuals with quantitative, engineering backgrounds. Billy Hodges, ’95 and wife Denise, have a new daughter, Lillian Bea born on March 25th, (8 lbs. 11 oz, 21 in.) She joins her siblings Grace, Rose and Nathaniel.
Have a message you want to share? Complete the Alumni Update Form on-line at: www.engr/psu.edu/ae/contact/Alumni-Update-Form.asp.