Theodore
H. Dannerth, P.E., B.A.E.’72, M.S. ’82, was
awarded the 2003 Outstanding Engineering Alumnus Award from the College
of Engineering. Mr. Dannerth is president and a principal of the Elwood S.
Tower Corp. in Pittsburgh, PA. A company with a staff of thirty employees,
Tower Corp. has been providing innovative mechanical and electrical
engineering solutions and unparalleled client service since 1931. The company’s
structure allows for principals and senior personnel to remain actively
involved with a project from inception to completion. Therefore, in addition
to his extensive administrative duties as a firm principal, Mr. Dannerth is an
active electrical systems designer, specializing in the design of networking
and telecommunications systems. He holds professional engineering registration
in eleven states, including Pennsylvania.
With nearly 30 years of experience as an engineer, Mr. Dannerth’s
technical responsibilities include the preparation of electrical estimates,
technical specifications, engineering drawings, field observations, and
coordination with architectural and other engineering disciplines. His
electrical design projects have included an impressive array of schools,
office buildings, computer centers, churches, apartment complexes, industrial
facilities, and numerous specialized technical facilities. His projects
include buildings at Carnegie Mellon University, Gannon University, Lycoming
College, Penn State University, Slippery Rock University, the University of
Pittsburgh, and West Virginia University.
By serving regularly on the AE Senior Thesis Jury and by coordinating the
annual Elwood S. Tower Scholarship, Mr. Dannerth has maintained an active role
in Penn State Architectural Engineering Department. His professional
affiliations include American Consulting Engineers Council, AIA Pittsburgh
Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers, Building Industry Consulting Service International, Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America, Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying,
Council of Educational Facilities Planners International, and the Pennsylvania
School Board Association.
Mr. Dannerth has proven himself to be a leading practicing professional and
able corporation leader in architectural engineering. The faculty and staff of
the Architectural Engineering Department join in congratulating Mr.
Dannerth on the prestigious honor of being named a 2003 Outstanding
Engineering Alumnus. |