Retired

• Dec 2021 - Present

Manager of Design Services

• Dec 2013 - Nov 2021

Managed a diverse team of professional architects, engineers, and support staff responsible for preliminary reports, studies, estimates, final design and bidding services for the projects assigned to the Division. His primary role was to lead three branches; Capital Improvement Program, Design Services and Support Services in achieving project goals and objectives. Project Manager for the San Jacinto Flood Planning Group. Managed a diverse team of professional architects, engineers, and support staff responsible for preliminary reports, studies, estimates, final design and bidding services for the projects assigned to the Division. His primary role was to lead three branches; Capital Improvement Program, Design Services and Support Services in achieving project goals and objectives. Project Manager for the San Jacinto Flood Planning Group.

Senior Vice President

• Jul 2010 - Nov 2013

Led workforce of 80 individuals, representing a public works department. Coordinated all engineering and construction-related projects with member institutions and all traffic and transportation projects with government agencies. Held responsibility for maintaining all facilities and common areas and oversaw a capital improvement program for infrastructure improvements with total department budget of over $17,000,000. Directed specific functions, including engineering, project management, geographical information services, civil repairs, grounds maintenance, and technical services, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Wrote, published, and enforced architectural standards for all building construction on Texas Medical Center Covenant property. Show less

Vice President

• May 2009 - Jun 2010

Served as principal-in-charge of engineering consulting firm providing engineering design, surveying, and construction management services for public infrastructure and residential development projects with annual revenue of over $6,000,000. Oversaw company’s administrative requirements, including development and implementation of policies and procedures. Managed complex public works projects, ensuring completion within budget and time. Worked closely with several local governmental agencies, including Harris County Public Infrastructure Department, Texas Department of Transportation, and Harris County Flood Control District. Show less

Colonel

• Oct 1993 - May 2009

Served in variety of positions, including deputy group commander, operations officer, staff officer, and task force commander. Acted most notably as director for southwest region of the United States Army facilities engineer group. Supervised and directed facilities engineering section of 150 officers and senior non-commissioned officers. Served in variety of positions, including deputy group commander, operations officer, staff officer, and task force commander. Acted most notably as director for southwest region of the United States Army facilities engineer group. Supervised and directed facilities engineering section of 150 officers and senior non-commissioned officers.

Senior Assistant Director

• May 2004 - Apr 2009

Oversaw section of 90 professional engineers, project managers, and administrative personnel. Managed engineering services branch with five distinct function groups, including water engineering, wastewater engineering, storm-water engineering, streets and bridges, and neighborhood programs. Established organizational goals and executed both short-term and long-term objectives. Designed projects for construction and upgrades to city’s water and wastewater systems, street and storm sewer infrastructure, and traffic control systems. Worked closely with local governmental entities and planning agencies to coordinate projects, collaborating with Houston-Galveston Area Council, Texas Department of Transportation, and Harris County Public Infrastructure Department. Managed construction of capital improvement plan projects in southern portion of city. Held responsibility for all facets of construction management and inspection, including leading pre-construction meetings, directing contractors, and negotiating and issuing change orders, as well as completing final inspections, acceptance, and project close-out. Oversaw asphalt overlay, pedestrian access and local drainage improvements programs. Managed staff consisting of professional engineers, project managers, senior inspectors, and construction inspectors. Show less

Senior Project Manager

• Oct 1998 - Apr 2004

Held responsibility for business development, personnel administration, operations, and program management. Oversaw company administrative requirements, including development and implementation of policies and procedures. Served public clients, including City of Houston, Texas Department of Transportation, Harris County Public Infrastructure Department, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Toll Road Authority, City of League City, and Montgomery County Engineering. Held responsibility for business development, personnel administration, operations, and program management. Oversaw company administrative requirements, including development and implementation of policies and procedures. Served public clients, including City of Houston, Texas Department of Transportation, Harris County Public Infrastructure Department, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Toll Road Authority, City of League City, and Montgomery County Engineering.

Program Manager

• Oct 1993 - Sep 1998

Managed City of Houston’s street and bridge program with staff of 30 individuals from four engineering consulting firms. Held responsibility for project management, engineering, cost estimating, project scheduling, contract negotiations, and administration Administered neighborhoods to standard asphalt overlay program and safe sidewalk program. Negotiated and managed variety of professional engineering contracts. Managed City of Houston’s street and bridge program with staff of 30 individuals from four engineering consulting firms. Held responsibility for project management, engineering, cost estimating, project scheduling, contract negotiations, and administration Administered neighborhoods to standard asphalt overlay program and safe sidewalk program. Negotiated and managed variety of professional engineering contracts.

Officer

• Jun 1979 - Sep 1993

Branch Manager, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 1991-1993. Managed engineering section of ten individuals for development of current and future engineering systems for Army Corps of Engineers. Identified funding, equipment testing, scope development, and long-term planning of United States Army’s topographic and command and control systems. Assistant Program Manger, Huntsville, Alabama, 1989-1991. Developed contract system specifications and statements of work for $1,000,000,000 Department of Defense Joint Service Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program. Contracting representative for the Department of Defense with a foreign engineering firm. Responsible for contract negotiations, administration, and program reviews. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Associate Professor, Tucson, Arizona, 1985-1989. Instructed college-level leadership and management courses as part of the University of Arizona staff. Company Commander, Kitzengen, Germany, 1982-1985. Managed and led engineering construction company of 130 individuals. Oversaw personnel training, equipment maintenance, operational planning, and execution of construction projects. Platoon Leader, Fort Polk, Louisiana, 1979-1982. Led engineering section consisting of 40 individuals. Oversaw training, project design, and construction of various construction projects. Show less