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SAINT LOUIS CHAPTER HISTORY

Professional Recognition Committee

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TheSt.LouisChapterisrichinleadershipandtalent.Thisdocumentistoserveasbotharemindertothosethathaveleadandforthosethataretolead.ItisadocumentthatshouldbeupdatedannuallyaftertheInstallationofnewChapterofficersfortheforthcomingyearthatistypicallyheldduringthespring.Thedocument shall be controlledby theProfessionalRecognitionCommittee or at thepleasureof thecurrentPresident.

MuchofthisdocumentwasasaresultofnotesandrecordsgraciouslyfurnishedbyWilliamClarke,P.E.ItwasprovidedtomeseveralyearsagoforthepurposeofplacingthemintotheChapterArchives.TheDepartmentofProfessionalRecognitionelectedtocreatetwodistinctdocumentsforrecordingthehistory:1)Award’s,2)ChapterOfficer’sandhasmaintainedthisinformationsinceClarkeoriginallymadethese available. The current document consolidates the information and tries to expand upon theChapter’sbeginnings.Hence,theSt.LouisChapterhistoryhasbegun.

St.LouisChapterHistory

BobBecnel–Editor

July2013

Updated2018,2019byMichaelT.Buechter,P.E.,D.WRE,F.EWRI

UpdateSeptember2019byRebeccaB.Losli,P.E.

ST.LOUISCHAPTERHISTORY

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 1

CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

THE CHAPTER’S BEGINNINGS .............................................................................................................................. 3

OFFICERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

PRESIDENT‐ELECT .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

VICE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

TREASURER ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

SECRETARY .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

RECOGNITION ................................................................................................................................................... 17

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR .................................................................................................................................................. 17

YOUNG ENGINEER OF THE YEAR ....................................................................................................................................... 20

PEPP ENGINEER OF THE YEAR ......................................................................................................................................... 22

PEC ENGINEER OF THE YEAR ........................................................................................................................................... 24

PEI ENGINEER OF THE YEAR ............................................................................................................................................ 26

PEE ENGINEER OF THE YEAR ........................................................................................................................................... 28

PEG ENGINEER OF THE YEAR ........................................................................................................................................... 30

QUALIFICATIONS‐BASED SELECTION (QBS) AWARD ............................................................................................................ 32

PRIVATE PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD ................................................................................................... 33

SPECIAL DEDICATION ........................................................................................................................................ 35

REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 36


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THECHAPTER’S BEGINNINGS

THROUGHTHEYEARS

Throughtheyears,theSt.LouisChapterhasproducedmanyleadersthatwentontoserveasMSPEPresident.Alistingofthisincluding:

1942 A.H.Baum,Jr.,P.E.

1948 J.T.Skinker,P.E.

1954 J.W.Hubler,P.E.,F.NSPE

1957 H.W.Honefenger,P.E.

1960 C.W.Schemm,P.E.

1963 G.W.F.Myers,P.E.

1965 J.K.Roberts,P.E.

1967 G.V.Williamson,P.E.

1970 P.Q.Olschner,P.E.

1973 C.H.Zurheide,P.E.

1976 P.F.Mattei,P.E.

1979 T.A.Herrmann,P.E.

1982 E.R.Breihan,P.E.

1984 J.E.Moulder,P.E.

1987 I.G.Gross,P.E.

1990 Stanley,Doleki,P.E.

1992 RobertT.Berry,P.E.

1993 RobertC.Flory,P.E.

WilliamClarke,P.E.

2003 MarieCollins,P.E.

2007 RonaldKadane,P.E.

2015 BreckWasham,P.E.

2017 RonBlack,2017

2019 BobBecnel,P.E.

St.LouisChapterwasofficiallycharteredMarch7,1947byMSPEBoardaction. Priortothatdatemuch work had been done by St. Louis engineering leaders toward forming the local chapter. AsupportivepetitiondatedNovember22,1946andsignedby105MSPEmembersintheSt.LouisareahadbeenpresentedtotheStateBoardbyA.H.Baum,Jr.,PE.Thepetitioncarriedthefollowingheading,andsignaturesofthesepersons:


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“We, the undersigned members of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, do hereby petition the State Board of Directors of the Society to organize and establish a local chapter in the St. Louis area.” The petition was signed by:

F.A.Bartosh H.B.Freeman W.C.Jenkins E.E.Rippstein

H.H.Bartholemew E.J.Gain F.C.Keith V.M.Roloff

A.H.Baum,Jr. C.E.Galt F.H.Kilburz,Jr. KarlRoyker

W.R.Benson J.T.Garett W.J.Klaus G.H.Rumpf

C.F.Berthold A.E.Glick E.P.Kronsberg G.S.Russell

Geo.Birkland F.B.Grate A.H.Lamack L.C.Sanguinet

E.E.Bloss J.W.Graves G.E.Lancaster W.L.Sanders

R.M.Boyles F.W.Green A.S.Langsdorf B.F.Schaberg

GuyBrown E.Cubman H.L.Lien W.L.Siegerist

EarlBumiller L.J.Gust E.H.Lovelace T.J.Skinker

A.S.Batterworth R.I.Hadley F.R.Loveridge H.T.Smutz

E.E.Carlson L.L.Hamig O.L.Luft H.L.Steele

C.B.Carter F.E.Harr P.J.McGrail V.J.Suche

J.W.Cooper J.A.Harvie O.Manchester R.W.Thompson

W.R.Crecelius W.Heimbuecher F.W.Marlow R.C.Thumser

C.P.Cummins R.W.Hodson H.C.McCurley M.W.Turkin

G.P.Curran H.J.Hollenbach H.R.Meyer R.H.Turner

C.A.Davies H.Honefenger R.C.Meyerand L.Washington

A.W.Elbring G.E.Horch H.S.Miller A.CarlWeber

C.H.Ellaby H.J.Horan I.R.Mitchell W.VicWeir

L.E.Evans G.F.Hord I.T.Monseth F.E.Wenger

H.B.Everhart W.W.Horner A.H.Nash A.H.White

AllenFerris J.W.Hubler E.B.Perry H.E.Widemann

G.H.Fletcher G.R.Hughins C.S.Peters R.W.Willis

L.A.Foster J.F.Huitt G.W.Pieksen H.W.Wishart

H.E.Frech G.R.Imboden R.H.Riley T.E.Woodruff

A Resolution accompanied the above petition and signatures suggesting that the MSPE Boardconsider a procedure whereby outlying counties could have representation on chapter boards byelectinga“CountyRepresentative”.ThissuggestionwasconsideredbytheSocietyboardandtabled.


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TheoriginalSt.LouisChapterAreaestablishedbyChapterandStateSocietyboardactionin1947included: St.LouisCityandfourMissouricounties(St.Louis,St.Charles,Warren,andJefferson). ThecurrentSt.LouisChapterareaisunchanged.

SubstantialMSPEmembershipexistedintheSt.Louisareaforabout10yearspriortothefoundingdateoftheChapterin1947.St.Louisleadershipintheengineeringprofessionenthusiasticallysupportedregistrationofengineersasmandatedby theStateRegistrationLawenacted in1941by theMissouriGeneralAssembly.

St.LouisChaptermembershavemetjointlyovertheyearswiththeEngineers’ClubofSt.LouisandnumerousmajorengineeringorganizationsinSt.Louis.Jointmeetingsheldannuallywiththesegroupswere a great benefit to the engineering profession and the general public. St. Louis was widelyrecognizedasamajorengineeringcenterintheUnitedStates.

St.LouisengineeringfirmshavedesignednumerousoutstandingengineeringachievementsintheSt.Louisareaandelsewhere in thenation,and, inmany foreigncountries. Manyof thesehavereceivednationalandworldwiderecognition.

TheSt.LouisChapterAuxiliaryisoutstanding.In1986thisladies’groupwashighlyhonoredforitsaccomplishmentsbybeingselectedbyNSPEastheChampionAuxiliaryinthenation. Also,thegroupwasnamedRegionalChampion,anareaconsistingof:theDakotas,Minnesota,Iowa,Nebraska,Kansas,andMissouri.ThebasisforthishighrankingandrecognitionistheAuxiliary’smanyyearsofawardingsubstantialengineeringscholarshipstoworthycollegestudents,and,forthecollectionofallfundsusedforthispurpose.


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OFFICERS

TheSt.LouisChapterhasbeenand isorganizedbyanExecutiveCommittee that isservedbythePresident,PresidentElect,Treasurer,andSecretary.Listedhereareeachpositionandthosepastofficeholders.

PRESIDENT

TheChapterPresidentshallpresideatallmeetingsoftheChapterandEducationFoundation;shallbeChairmanoftheBoardofDirectors;shallbeChairmanoftheExecutiveCommittee,andbeandexofficiomember,withoutvote,ofallcommitteesexcepttheNominatingCommittee.

DUTIES

ProvideleadershipfortheChapterfortheachievementofdesignatedSocietygoals.

Appoint all standing and any special committees or individuals required to conduct specificportionsofChapterbusinessduringtheadministrativeyearandforwardtoMSPEofficebyJuly1st.

Representthechapteratall functions,chaptermeetings,StateBoardofDirectorsmeetings,orothermeetingsatwhichsuchrepresentationisdesirable.

Delegatespecialresponsibilities,asrequired,tootherofficers.

Withthepresident‐elect,formulateacalendarforgeneralmeetingsandothertypesofactivities.Forwardthiscalendar(byAugust30th)toDirectors,membersofcallingtree,andMSPEofficeforpublication onMSPEWeb Site chapter page and inclusion inNewMemberPackets. Providerevisionsasupdated.

Maintain an adequate and up‐to‐date file of the material necessary to carry on the office ofpresidentandpassthisfileontothesuccessoringoodorderassoonaspossibleafterthetermofofficeends.

Submitnamesofqualifiedmembersforthenominatingcommittee.

Suggest members qualified for state society or national committees to State ExecutiveCommittee.

Delegatetasksandresponsibilitiestogiveothersanopportunitytodeveloptheirabilitiesandassumeleadershipfunctions.


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QUALIFICATIONS

Chaptermemberstatusof“regular”,“life”or“retired”,orhavetheprincipalplaceofbusinesswithintheChapter’sjurisdiction.

PASTOFFICERHOLDERS

1983‐84 GarryR.Aronberg,P.E. 2019‐20 MichaelBuechter,P.E.

1982‐83 LawrenceF.O’Neill,P.E. 2018‐19 MichaelBuechter,P.E.

1981‐82 LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E. 2017‐18 JoshCrews,P.E.

1980‐81 ThomasN.Castor,P.E. 2016‐17 ReneeRoss,P.E.

1979‐80 IrvingJ.Gross,P.E. 2015‐16 KathyFrench,P.E.

1978‐79 RonaldM.Dahman,P.E. 2014‐15 M.JamesSwingle,P.E.

1977‐78 RobertD.Bay,P.E. 2013‐14 TimQuinn,P.E.

1976‐77 LarryG.Akers,P.E. 2012‐13 WilliamJ.Bezdek,P.E.

1975‐76 CharlesW.Oertli,P.E. 2011‐12 JenniferKuchinski,P.E.

1974‐75 StanleyDolecki,P.E. 2010‐11 BobBecnel,P.E.,F.NSPE

1973‐74 GeraldE.Dreifke,P.E. 2009‐10 JasonDohrmann,P.E.

1972‐73 JohnD.Lively,P.E. 2008‐09 MarcEshelman,P.E.

1971‐72 WalterG.Shifrin,P.E. 2007‐08 ToddMeyer,P.E.

1970‐71 JohnF.McCarthy,P.E. 2006‐07 AllanErdman,P.E.

1969‐70 ThomasA.Herrmann,P.E. 2005‐06 BreckWasham,P.E.

1968‐69 ElmerW.Belew,P.E. 2004‐05 LouisScottBecker,P.E.

1967‐68 ConwayB.Briscoe,P.E. 2003‐02 JeffHoevelmann,P.E.

1966‐67 WillardW.Given,P.E. 2002‐03 RonBlack,P.E.

1965‐66 FrancesR.Lengefeld,P.E. 2001‐02 SteveHutti,P.E.,F.NSPE

1964‐65 PaulQ.Olschner,P.E. 2000‐01 GeorgeJohn,P.E.

1963‐64 CharlesH.Zurheide,P.E. 1999‐00 EdAustin,P.E.

1962‐63 GuyV.Williamson,P.E. 1998‐99 BurtRandolph,P.E.

1961‐62 FrankE.Wenger,P.E. 1997‐98 GeorgeTomazi,P.E.

1960‐61 OliverJ.Ruel,P.E. 1996‐97 JohnM.Woodson,P.E.

1959‐60 E.W.Butler,P.E. 1995‐96 MarieA.Collins,P.E.

1958‐59 JohnA.Harvie,P.E. 1994‐95 S.DaleFridley,P.E.

1957‐58 C.W.Schemm,P.E. 1993‐94 WilliamP.Clarke,P.E.

1956‐57 J.T.Heard,Sr.,P.E. 1992‐93 RonaldF.Kadane,P.E.

1955‐56 W.P.Rathell,P.E. 1991‐92 EverettW.Osterloh,P.E.

1954‐55 J.C.Parmely,P.E. 1990‐91 DenisE.Fessler,P.E.

1953‐54 HowardW.Honefenger,P.E. 1989‐90 EdmundC.Johnson,P.E.

1952‐53 C.M.O’Brien,P.E. 1988‐89 StevenW.Polk,P.E.

1951‐52 E.S.Rehagen,P.E. 1987‐88 JohnR.Kuhlmann,Jr.,P.E.

1950‐51 GeorgeW.F.Myers,P.E. 1986‐87 RalphE.Wolfram,P.E.


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1949‐50 NealJ.Campbell,P.E. 1985‐86 MarvinA.Goldfarb,P.E.

1948‐49 J.W.Hubler,P.E. 1984‐85 RobertC.Flory,P.E.

1947‐48 LouisL.Hamig,P.E. 1983‐84 GarryR.Aronberg,P.E.

PRESIDENT‐ELECT

ThePresidentElectshallassist thePresident intheperformanceofdutiesofhisoffice,and inthetemporaryabsenceorinabilityofthePresident,shallactasPresidentandperformthedutiesforthetimebeing.

DUTIES

IntheabsenceofthePresident,thePresident‐Electshallpresideatallmeetings.

AttendallappropriateMSPEmeetings.

Coordinatetheworkofcommitteesassignedtohim/herbythePresident.Thisworkconsistsofperiodicallyreviewingeachcommittee'sworktoseethatsufficientprogressisbeingmadeandthereisnoconfusionandmisunderstandingastoassignment.CalltotheattentionoftheChapterOfficers any committee which is not performing its assignment. Bring to the President'sattentiontheneedforappointmentofanyindividualsorcommitteesforspecialassignments.

Asliaisonofficer,verifythatcommitteesunderhis/herjurisdictionhavesubmittedreportsinatimelymannerand requestedanyappropriateBoardactionat least30daysprior toaBoardmeeting.

Share with the President necessary visitations at meetings throughout the year in order topromotebetterstate/chaptercommunication.

CompleteanyspecialassignmentsasdesignatedbythePresident.

Remain aware of state andnational emphasis anddeadlines, andworkwith thePresident intheseendeavors.

Reviewongoingprograms in lightofSocietygoalsandobjectives toadviseadjustmentwhereappropriate.

Invitememberstosubmitideasforprogramsandmeetings.

With the president, formulate a calendar for general meetings and other types of activities.Forwardthiscalendar(byAugust30th)toDirectors,membersofcallingtree,andMSPEofficeforpublication onMSPEWeb Site chapter page and inclusion inNewMemberPackets. Providerevisionsasupdated.


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May take responsibility for planningmeetingswhich are not the designated responsibility ofothers.

QUALIFICATIONS


PASTOFFICERHOLDERS

1983‐84 RobertC.Flory,P.E. 2019‐20 RebeccaB.Losli,P.E

1982‐83 GarryR.Aronberg,P.E. 2018‐19 EricHayes,E.I.

1981‐82 LawrenceF.O’Neill,P.E. 2017‐18 MichaelBuechter,P.E.

1980‐81 LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E. 2016‐17 JoshCrews,P.E.

1979‐80 ThomasN.Castor,P.E. 2015‐16 ReneeRoss,P.E.



1976‐77 RobertD.Bay,P.E. 2012‐13 TimQuinn,P.E.

1975‐76 LarryG.Akers,P.E. 2011‐12 WilliamJ.Bezdek,P.E.

1974‐75 CharlesW.Oertli,P.E. 2010‐11 JenniferKuchinski,P.E.(dualroleofTreasurer)

1973‐74 StanleyDolecki,P.E. 2009‐10 MattTinker,E.I.T.

1972‐73 GeraldE.Dreifke,P.E. 2008‐09 JasonDohrmann,P.E.

1971‐72 JohnD.Lively,P.E. 2007‐08 MarcEshelman,P.E.

1970‐71 WalterG.Shifrin,P.E. 2006‐07 ToddMeyer,P.E.

1969‐70 JohnF.McCarthy,P.E. 2005‐06 AllanErdman,P.E.

1968‐69 ThomasA.Herrmann,P.E. 2004‐05 BreckWasham,P.E.

1967‐68 ElmerW.Belew,P.E. 2003‐02 LouisScottBecker,P.E.

1966‐67 ConwayB.Briscoe,P.E. 2002‐03 JeffHoevelmann,P.E.

1965‐66 WillardW.Given,P.E. 2001‐02 RonBlack,P.E.

1964‐65 FrancisR.Lengefeld,P.E. 2000‐01 SteveHutti,P.E.


1962‐63 CharlesH.Zurheide,P.E. 1998‐99 EdAustin,P.E.

1961‐62 GuyV.Williamson,P.E. 1997‐98 BurtRandolph,P.E.

1960‐61 FrankE.Wenger,P.E. 1996‐97 GeorgeD.Tomazi,P.E.

1959‐60 OliverJ.Ruel,P.E. 1995‐96 JohnM.Woodson,P.E.

1958‐59 E.W.Butler,P.E. 1994‐95 MarieACollins,P.E.

1957‐58 J.A.Harvie,P.E. 1993‐94 S.DaleFridley,P.E.

1956‐57 None 1992‐93 WilliamP.Clarke,P.E.

1955‐56 None 1991‐92 RonaldF.Kadane,P.E.


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1954‐55 None 1990‐91 EverettW.Osterloh,P.E.

1953‐54 None 1989‐90 DenisE.Fessler,P.E.

1952‐53 None 1988‐89 EdmundC.Johnson,P.E.

1951‐52 None 1987‐88 StevenW.Polk,P.E.

1950‐51 None 1986‐87 JohnR.Kuhlmann,Jr.,P.E.

1949‐50 None 1985‐86 RalphE.Wolfram,P.E.

1948‐49 None 1984‐85 MarvinA.Goldfarb,P.E.

1947‐48 None

VICEPRESIDENT

TheVicePresidentshallassistthePresidentintheperformanceofthedutiesofhisorheroffice,andinthetemporaryabsenceorinabilityofboththePresidentandPresident‐Elect;theVicePresidentshallperformthedutiesofthePresidentforthetimebeing.

DUTIES

In the absence of the President and President‐Elect, the Vice President shall preside at allmeetings.

AttendallappropriateMSPEmeetings.

Coordinatetheworkofcommitteesassignedtohim/herbythePresident.Thisworkconsistsofperiodicallyreviewingeachcommittee'sworktoseethatsufficientprogressisbeingmadeandthereisnoconfusionandmisunderstandingastoassignment.CalltotheattentionoftheChapterOfficers any committee which is not performing its assignment. Bring to the President'sattentiontheneedforappointmentofanyindividualsorcommitteesforspecialassignments.

Asliaisonofficer,verifythatcommitteesunderhis/herjurisdictionhavesubmittedreportsinatimelymannerand requestedanyappropriateBoardactionat least30daysprior toaBoardmeeting.

Share with the President necessary visitations at meetings throughout the year in order topromotebetterstate/chaptercommunication.


Remain aware of state andnational emphasis anddeadlines, andworkwith thePresident intheseendeavors.

Reviewongoingprograms in lightofSocietygoalsandobjectives toadviseadjustmentwhereappropriate.

Invitememberstosubmitideasforprogramsandmeetings.


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With the president, formulate a calendar for general meetings and other types of activities.Forwardthiscalendar(byAugust30th)toDirectors,membersofcallingtree,andMSPEofficeforpublication onMSPEWeb Site chapter page and inclusion inNewMemberPackets. Providerevisionsasupdated.

May take responsibility for planningmeetingswhich are not the designated responsibility ofothers.

Organizecommitteesfortheupcomingadministrativeyear.

QUALIFICATIONS


PASTOFFICERHOLDERS

1977‐78 IrvingJ.Gross,P.E.

1976‐77 RonaldM.Dahman,P.E. 2007‐08 DiscontinuedasaBoardPosition

1975‐76 ClarenceM.Hartung,P.E. 2006‐07 MarcEshelman,P.E.

1974‐75 LarryG.Akers,P.E. 2005‐06 ToddMeyer,P.E.

1973‐74 CharlesW.Oertli,P.E. 2004‐05 AllanErdman,P.E.

1972‐73 StanleyDolecki,P.E. 2003‐02 BreckWasham,P.E.

1971‐72 GeraldE.Dreifke,P.E. 2002‐03 LouisScottBecker,P.E.

1970‐71 JohnD.Lively,P.E. 2001‐02 JeffHoevelmann,P.E.

1969‐70 WalterG.Shifrin,P.E. 2000‐01 RonBlack,P.E.

1968‐69 JohnF.McCarthy,P.E. 1999‐00 SteveHutti,P.E.

1967‐68 ThomasA.Herrmann,P.E. 1998‐99 GeorgeJohn,P.E.

1966‐67 A.A.Kaspar,P.E. 1997‐98 EdAustin,P.E.

1965‐66 A.A.Kaspar,P.E. 1996‐97 JohnB.Randolph,P.E.

1964‐65 WillardW.Given,P.E. 1995‐96 GeorgeD.Tomazi,P.E.

1963‐64 E.E.Carlson,P.E. 1994‐95 JohnM.Woodson,P.E.

1962‐63 PaulQ.Olschner,P.E. 1993‐94 MarieA.Collins,P.E.

1961‐62 CharlesH.Zurheide,P.E. 1992‐93 S.DaleFridley,P.E.

1960‐61 GuyV.Williamson,P.E. 1991‐92 WilliamP.Clarke,P.E.

1959‐60 F.E.Wenger,P.E. 1990‐91 RonaldF.Kadane,P.E.

1958‐59 OliverJ.Ruel,P.E. 1989‐90 EverettW.Osterloh,P.E.

1957‐58 E.W.Butler,P.E. 1988‐89 DenisE.Fessler,P.E.

1956‐57 C.W.Schemm,P.E. 1987‐88 EdmundC.Johnson,P.E.

1955‐56 J.T.Heard,Sr.,P.E. 1986‐87 StevenW.Polk,P.E.

1954‐55 W.P.Rathell,P.E. 1985‐86 JohnR.Kuhlmann,Jr.,P.E.

1953‐54 None 1984‐85 RalphE.Wolfram,P.E.


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1952‐53 None 1983‐84 MarvinA.Goldfarb,P.E.

1951‐52 None 1982‐83 RobertC.Flory,P.E.

1950‐51 None 1981‐82 GarryR.Aronberg,P.E.

1949‐50 None 1980‐81 MarionC.Skouby,P.E.

1948‐49 None 1979‐80NorbertF.Cook,P.E.

LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E.

1947‐48 None 1978‐79 HenryG.Schwartz,Jr.,P.E.

TREASURER

TheTreasurer shall collect, record,bankandaccount forallduesandmoniesof theChapterandEducation Foundation, and shall make such disbursements as are authorized by the ExecutiveCommittee.Attheendoftheadministrativeyear,theTreasurershallprepareastatementofreceiptsanddisbursements, prepare the IRS income tax return, and submit thebooks and records to theFinanceCommittee; at the expiration of his or her term of office, theTreasurer shall turn over to his or hersuccessorallChaptermonies,recordsanddocuments,takingreceipttherefore.

DUTIES

MakesurethatcorrectaccountingproceduresareusedforthereceiptanddepositofallmoniesremittedtotheChapterandfortherecordingofsuchdepositsinthebooksofaccount.Keepanitemizedaccountofallreceiptsanddisbursements.

Makesurea commercialaccount(s) ismaintained inestablishedbankingorother facilitiesasapprovedbythechapterofficersforthedepositofallfunds.

MakesurealldisbursementsoffundsaremadebybankcheckshonoredwiththesignatureoftheTreasurerand/oroneotherofficer.

Beresponsibleforbudgetexecution.Regularlyreviewthestatusofeachelementofexpenseandthe total operating budget to assure that the goals establishedby the ChapterOfficers in theoperatingbudgetwillbeattained.

Presentadetailedfinancialreportateachchaptermeeting.Maintainacompleteandadequateaccountingrecordwhichcanindicateanup‐to‐datefinancialpositionofthechapteratvirtuallyanytime.Eachexpenditure,disbursement,orpaymentmadeshallberecordedasan"elementofexpense,""expenseclassification,""expenselineitem,"orsimilarlisting,whichcorrespondstoalistingontheapprovedoperatingbudget.

Preparetheannualoperationsbudget.Requestsforfundingforeachoftheelementsofexpenseanticipatedshouldbesolicitedfromthepersonsresponsiblefortheactivity,wellinadvanceofthe timeofbudgetpreparation. Analysisof incomeandexpendituresand their impact in thefinancial condition of the Chapter shall be performed and the conclusions transmitted to theChaptermembershipduringitsdeliberationstoadoptanoperatingbudget.


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Turnoverrecordstosuccessoratexpirationofterm.


TheTreasurerwillreceivemonthlyfinancialreportsfromtheMSPEoffice(generatedbyNSPE)ofChaptermembershipduesdirectdepositedintochapterbankaccount.

QUALIFICATIONS


PASTOFFICERHOLDERS

1983‐84 JohnR.Kuhlmann,Jr.,P.E. 2019‐20 AllisonMorris,P.E.

1982‐83 DanM.Chilcutt,P.E. 2018‐19 RebeccaLosli,P.E.

1981‐82 DanM.Chilcutt,P.E. 2017‐18 EricHayes,E.I.

1980‐81 RobertC.Flory,P.E. 2016‐17 MichaelBuechter,P.E.

1979‐80 FrankH.Michaels,P.E. 2015‐16 JoshCrews,P.E.

1978‐79 FrankH.Michaels,P.E. 2014‐15 ReneeRoss,P.E.

1977‐78 RobertL.Eschbacher,P.E. 2013‐14 KathyFrench,P.E.

1976‐77 ClarenceM.Hartung,P.E. 2012‐13 M.JamesSwingle,P.E.

1975‐76 IrvingJ.Gross,P.E. 2011‐12 TimQuinn,P.E.

1974‐75 ClarenceM.Hartung,P.E. 2010‐11 JenniferKuchinski,P.E.(dualroleofPresident‐Elect)

1973‐74 RobertD.Bay,P.E. 2009‐10 BobBecnel,P.E.,F.NSPE

1972‐73 CharlesW.Oertli,P.E. 2008‐09 MattTinker,E.I.T.

1971‐72 DonaldM.Koch,P.E. 2007‐08 JasonDohrmann,P.E.

1970‐71 DonaldM.Koch,P.E. 2006‐07 MatthewHouser,P.E.

1969‐70 GeraldEDreifke,P.E. 2005‐06 MarcEshelman,P.E.

1968‐69 J.E.Norwood,P.E. 2004‐05 ToddMeyer,P.E.

1967‐68 J.E.Norwood,P.E. 2003‐02 AllanErdman,P.E.

1966‐67 VernonAsher,P.E. 2002‐03 BreckWasham,P.E.

1965‐66 ClydeS.Hale,P.E. 2001‐02 LouisScottBecker,P.E.

1964‐65 A.A.Kasper,P.E. 2000‐01 JeffHoevelmann,P.E.

1963‐64 FrancisR.Lengefeld,P.E. 1999‐00 RonBlack,P.E.

1962‐63 E.E.Carlson,P.E. 1998‐99 SteveHutti,P.E.


1960‐61 CharlesH.Zurheide,P.E. 1996‐97 EdwardT.Austin,P.E.

1959‐60 D.A.Fischer,P.E. 1995‐96 JohnB.Randolph,P.E.

1958‐59 H.B.Freeman,P.E. 1994‐95 GeorgeD.Tomazi,P.E.

1957‐58 OliverJ.Ruel,P.E. 1993‐94 NorbertA.Groppe,P.E.

1956‐57 E.W.Butler,P.E. 1992‐93 NorbertA.Groppe,P.E.


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1955‐56 J.A.Harvie,P.E. 1991‐92 MarieA.Collins,PE.

1954‐55 J.T.Heard,Sr.,P.E. 1990‐91 S.DaleFridley,P.E.

1953‐54 None 1989‐90 WilliamP.Clarke,P.E.




1949‐50 None 1985‐86 EdwardC.Johnson,P.E.


1947‐48 None

SECRETARY

TheSecretaryshallrecordandpreserveminutesofallmeetings;shallmaintainalistofallmembersingoodstanding;shallkeepallChapterandEducationFoundationdocumentswhichcometohimorherofficially;shallsignalldocumentsrequiringsignature;shallhandleallChaptercorrespondenceandkeepafileofallChaptercorrespondence.InthetemporaryabsenceorinabilityofthePresident,thePresidentElect and theVicePresident simultaneously, the Secretary shall callmeetings to order, and call for amotiontoelectaChairmanprotem.

DUTIES

Assist the President, as requested, in the preparation of the agenda for eachmeeting of theChapter.

Makesureanotice ispreparedandmailedforeachmeetingespeciallytoallpersonswhoareexpectedtoparticipateinthemeeting(guestspeakers,VIP'setc.).

Arrangetohavetheagendaforthecurrentmeetingavailableashandout.

Oversee the recording, in the form of meeting minutes, all actions taken at meetings of theChapter andat suchothermeetings as theSecretaryattends inhis/herpositionas recordingofficer.Copiesofallminutesshouldbesent,assoonaspossibleafterthemeetingtomemberspresentandwellinadvanceofthenextscheduledmeetingofthebodyconcerned.

See that an open file of communications ismaintained and submitted at themeetings of theChapterforreviewand/oraction.Thechapterboard'sdecisionswilloftenrequirefurtheractioninansweringindividuallettersorincommunicatingthewishesoftheChaptermanagementtocommitteechairsorothersentrustedwithresponsibilityforactivitiesinvolved.

WiththeMembershipcommitteeandMembershipDataBaseManager,maintainanup‐to‐dateroster of the chapter membership including names, addresses, phone numbers, e‐mails, andprofessionaltitles.


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Beresponsibleforallactivitiesrelatingtoelections.Assurethatnominationsareproperlymadewithin the period allowed by the Articles of Acceptance and Bylaws, that proper notices ofelections,ballotsandlistsofcandidatesaresubmittedtothemembershipinaccordancewiththeArticlesofAcceptanceandBylawsoftheSociety. Assurethatallcandidatesforelectiveoffice,and all appointees, are members in good standing before candidates' names are offered forelectionorappointeesareannounced.Directtheactivitiesoftheteller'scommitteewhichmaybe appointed to tabulate and record the results of an election and certify the results of anyelection.

QUALIFICATIONS


PASTOFFICERHOLDERS

1983‐84 RalphE.Wolfram,P.E. 2019‐20 MikeRademacher,P.E.

1982‐83 MarvinA.Goldfarb,P.E. 2018‐19 AllisonMorris,E.I.

1981‐82 RobertC.Flory,P.E. 2017‐18 RebeccaLosli,P.E.

1980‐81 GarryR.Aronberg,P.E. 2016‐17 EricHayes,E.I.

1979‐80LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E.

MarionC.Skouby,P.E.2015‐16 Vacant

1978‐79 LawrenceF.O’Neill,P.E. 2014‐15 JoshCrews,P.E.

1977‐78 TedV.Rouse,P.E. 2013‐14 ReneeRoss,P.E.



1974‐75 RobertD.Bay,P.E. 2010‐11 WilliamJ.Bezdek,P.E.

1973‐74 LarryG.Akers,P.E. 2009‐10 JenniferKuchinski,P.E.

1972‐73 LarryG.Akers,P.E. 2008‐09 BobBecnel,P.E.,F.NSPE

1971‐72 StanleyDolecki,P.E. 2007‐08 JasonDohrmann,P.E.

1970‐71 GeraldE.Dreifke,P.E. 2006‐07 MelBlanco,P.E.

1969‐70 JohnD.Lively,P.E. 2005‐06 MattHouser,P.E.

1968‐69 WalterG.Shifrin,P.E. 2004‐05 MarcEshelman,P.E.

1967‐68 JohnF.McCarthy,P.E. 2003‐02 ToddMeyer,P.E.

1966‐67 J.E.Norwood,P.E. 2002‐03 AllanErdman,P.E.

1965‐66 H.W.Kroeger,P.E. 2001‐02 BreckWasham,P.E.

1964‐65 J.J.Gushaw,P.E. 2000‐01 LouisScottBecker,P.E.

1963‐64 WillardW.Given,P.E. 1999‐00 JeffHoevelmann,P.E.

1962‐63 FrancisR.Lengefeld,P.E. 1998‐99 RonBlack,P.E.

1961‐62 E.E.Carlson,P.E. 1997‐98 SteveHutti,P.E.,F.NSPE


1959‐60 CharlesH.Zurheide,P.E. 1995‐96 EdwardT.Austin,P.E.


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1958‐59 F.E.Wenger,P.E. 1994‐95 JohnB.Randolph,P.E.

1957‐58 F.E.Wenger,P.E. 1993‐94 JohnM.Woodson,P.E.

1956‐57 OliverJ.Ruel,P.E. 1992‐93 MarieCollins,P.E.

1955‐56 C.W.Schemm,P.E. 1991‐92 S.DaleFridley,P.E.

1954‐55 C.W.Schemm,P.E. 1990‐91 WilliamP.Clarke,P.E.




1950‐51 None 1986‐87 EdmundC.Johnson,P.E.


1948‐49 None 1984‐85 JohnR.Kuhlmann,Jr.P.E.

1947‐48 None


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RECOGNITION

TheSt.LouisChapterisrichinleadershipandtalent.Thisdocumentistoserveasbotharemindertothosethathaveleadandforthosethataretolead.

ENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

TheEngineeroftheYearAwardrecognizestheOutstandingEngineerintheSt.Louisregion.

Thenominationandawardprocesspresentsgreatopportunitiesfortheprofession,thechapter,andthe individual selected to obtain publicity and recognition. Solicitation of nominations will be donewithintheChapterthroughthenewsletter,andatboardandchaptermeetings. Individualsshouldbeencouraged to nominate themselves or submit names for consideration to the committee. Thecommittee and its chairmenwill contact individualswhohavebeen suggestedby others. Additionalopportunities for solicitation of nominations are available through newspapers, universities, theEngineersClub,andotherorganizationalnewsletters.Onceawardsaremade,announcementswillbesenttothelocalmedia.

ApplicationswillbereviewedandjudgedbytheProfessionalRecognitionCommittee.

QUALIFICATIONS

MSPE/NSPEmembershipisnotrequired.

Registeredprofessionalengineer.

Conductsbusinessin,teachesstudentsfrom,retiredfrompracticeinorresidentoftheSt.LouisChapterAreawhichencompasses theCityofSt.Louisand theCountiesofSt.Louis, Jefferson,Franklin,Warren,LincolnandSt.Charles.

Hasnotreceivedtheawardinthelast10years.

NotacurrentorimmediatepastofficeroftheSt.LouisBranchofMSPE

PASTWINNERS

2019 RonBlack,P.E. Ameren

2018 DavidWakeman,P.E. Ameren

2017 KathyFrench,P.E. LSPower

2016 MarkKolitz,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2015 DarrellCase,P.E. AedificaCaseEngineering

2014 BreckWasham,P.E. Burns&McDonnell,Inc.


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2013 AbeAdewale,P.E. ABNAEngineering,Inc.

2012 PhilJozwiak,P.E. Geotechnology,Inc.

2011 DanielDreisewerd,P.E.,P.M.P. St.LouisCounty

2010 ThomasR.Voss,P.E. AmerenCorporation

2009 StephenA.Hutti,P.E. TheBoeingCompany

2008 JeffL.Theerman,P.E. MetropolitanSewerDistrict

2007 MarjorieL.Melton,P.E. CityofSt.Louis,BoardofPublicService

2006 Mr.GeorgeJohn,P.E. EngineeringDesignSource,Inc.

2005 JimV.Leonard,P.E. BoeingIntegratedDefenseSystems

2004 ThomasP.Dunne,Sr.,P.E. FredWeber,Inc.

2003 MarieCollins,P.E. MetropolitanSt.LouisSewerDistrict

2002 BobKrieger,P.E. Boeing

2001 ColLeonardGriggs,P.E. St.LouisAiport

2000 JohnA.Baker,P.E. Geotechnology,Inc.

1999 RobertG.Butchko,P.E. MetropolitanSt.LouisSewerDistrict

1998 LeoA.Ebel,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1997 RonaldF.Kadane,P.E. ClaytonEngineeringCo.

1996 WilliamP.Clarke,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1995 JosephineL.Emerick,P.E. BookerAssociates

1994 RobertT.Berry,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

1993 JohnR.Kuhlmann,P.E. KuhlmannDesignGroup

1992 LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1991 StevenW.Polk,P.E. Polk&Polk

1990 LorryT.Bannes,P.E. BannesConsultingGroup

1989 WilliamK.Y.Tao,P.E. Wm.Tao&Associates

1988 RobertP.Elsperman,P.E. TarltonCorporation

1987 RobertC.Flory,P.E. BookerAssociates

1986 FrancisR.Lengefeld,P.E. UnionElectric

1985 FrancisReese,P.E. Monsanto

1984 WilliamA.Herrmann,P.E. Zurheide‐Herrmann

1983 JamesE.(Bud)Moulder,P.E. Booker&Associates

1982 StanleyDolecki,P.E. Black&Veatch

1981 ThomasA.Herrmann,P.E. Zurheide‐Herrmann

1980 ErwinR.Breihan,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1979 PaulQ.Olschner,P.E. WestinghouseElectric

1978 CharlesW.Oertli,P.E. GuaranteeElectric

1977 GeraldE.Driefke,P.E. St.LouisUniversity&UnionElectric

1976 RobertC.West,P.E. Sverdrup&Parcel

1975 JoeWilliamson,Jr.,P.E. Williamson&Assoc.

1974 EugeneJ.Peltier,P.E. Sverdrup&Parcel

1973 ConwayB.Briscoe,P.E. CityofSt.Louis


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1972 VanceC.Lischer,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1971 LiefV.Sverdrup,P.E. Sverdrup&Parcel

1970 CharlesH.Zurheide,P.E. Zurheide‐Herrmann

1969 R.E.Smyser,Jr.,P.E. Bi‐StateDevelopmentAgency

1968 PeterF.Mattei,P.E. MetropolitanSt.LouisSewerDistrict

1967 LouisL.Hamig,P.E. Ferris&Hamig

1966 WalterE.Bryan,P.E. EngineersClub

1965 G.V.Williamson,P.E. UnionElectric

1964 WilliamJ.Hedley,P.E. WabashR.R.

1963 Wm.C.E.Becker,P.E. Wm.C.E.BeckerCo.

1962 NealJ.Campbell,P.E. N.J.CampbellCo.

1961 RaymondR.Tucker,P.E. CityofSt.Louis

1960 HowardW.Honefenger,P.E. ElliottCo.

1959 A.CarlWeber,P.E. LacledeSteel

1957 ThomasA.Skinker,P.E. CityofSt.Louis

1956 AlbertH.Baum,Jr.,P.E. CityofSt.Louis


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YOUNGENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

This award recognizes young St. Louis Chapter MSPE members who have made outstandingcontributionstotheengineeringprofessionandtheircommunitiesduringtheearlyyearsoftheircareers.


QUALIFICATIONS

MSPE/NSPEmemberwillduespaidforcurrentyear.

Age34yearsoryoungerasofJanuary1oftheyearoftheawardingpastofficeroftheSt.LouisBranchofMSPE

PASTWINNERS

2019 EricStauffer,P.E.

2018 MichaelRademacher,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2017 EricHayes,E.I. Burns&McDonnell

2016 JoeWelch,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2015 LauraNolan,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2014 JoshuaA.Crews,P.E.,P.M.P BriemEngineering

2013 AdamZuroweste,E.I. Burns&McDonnell

2012 M.JamesSwingle,P.E. SachsElectricCompany

2011 TimothyQuinn,E.I. Burns&McDonnell

2010 None

2009 None

2008 MattTinker,E.I.T. Burns&McDonnell

2007 None

2006 JasonScottDohrmann,PE HowardR.GreenCo.

2005 MatthewD.Houser,P.E. CONTECHConstructionProducts,Inc.

2004 AngelikaAdams,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2003 GeraldG.Williams,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2002 BreckWasham,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

2001 JohnChickey,E.I.T. LacledeGasCompany

2000 BobBecnel,P.E. LucentTechnologies

1999 BethDare,P.E. Burns&McDonnell

1998 RonBlack,P.E. Ameren‐UE

1997 G.ScottNall,P.E. BookerAssociates

1996 SuzanneRiney,P.E. Schreiber,Grana&Yonley

1995 GeorgeJohn,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1994 RonaldW.Jagels,P.E. Horner&Shifrin


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1993 GregoryS.Moore,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1992 JeffreyV.Hackman,P.E. UnionElectric

1991 JosephineL.Emerick,P.E. BookerAssociates

1990 AliceE.Smith,P.E. SouthwesternBellTelephone

1989 KristaJ.Kotur,E.I.T. UnionElectric

1988 S.DaleFridley,P.E. E.F.MarshEngineering

1987 JohnM.Woodson,P.E. Polk&Vouga,Inc.

1986 BeverlyA.Winkler,P.E. SouthwesternBellTelephone

1985 KennethL.Busch,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1984 DenisE.Fessler,P.E. UnionElectric

1983 SteveW.Polk,P.E. Gillum‐PolkAssociates

1982 GarryR.Aronberg,P.E. Sverdrup&Parcel

1981 JeffreyD.Felder,P.E. Monsanto

1980 DanM.Chilcutt,P.E. SouthwesternBellTelephone

1979 ChaunceyE.FinchIII,P.E. GuaranteeElectricCo.

1978 RobertH.Becker,P.E. Monsanto

1977 ClaudiaN.Wright,EIT Mallinckrodt

1976 LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E. Horner&Shifrin,Inc.

1975 RonaldF.Kadane,P.E. ClaytonEngineeringCo.

1974 DavidB.Neptune,P.E. LacledeSteelCo.

1973 AndrewE.Lindberg,P.E. Monsanto

1972 JohnR.Kuhlmann,Jr.,P.E. KuhlmannDesignGroup

1971 LorryT.Bannes,P.E. Bannes‐Shaunessey,Inc.

1970 LarryG.Akers,P.E. LacledeGasCo.

1969 RonaldM.Dahman,P.E. Zurheide‐Herrmann

1968 RobertP.Elsperman,P.E. TarltonCorporation

1967 PaulH.Weis,P.E. Russell&Axon,Inc.

1966 WalterG.Shifrin,P.E. Horner&Shifrin

1965 MartinP.Walsh,Jr.,P.E. CityofSt.Louis

1964 CharlesW.Oertli,P.E. GuaranteeElectricCo.

1963 ThomasA.Herrmann,P.E. Zurheide‐Herrmann

1962 RobertD.Bay,P.E. LacledeSteelCo.


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PEPP ENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

ThePEPPEngineeroftheYearAwardrecognizestheOutstandingProfessionalEngineerinPrivatePracticeintheSt.Louisregion.



QUALIFICATIONS






PASTWINNERS

2019 AllenMinks,P.E.

2018 JohnWeiland,P.E.

2017 ErinJearls,P.E.

2016 TeresaEntwistle,P.E.

2015 DanDeArmond,P.E.

2014 DavidA.Diestelkamp,P.E.

2013 EdAlizadeh,P.E.

2012 DanMeckes,P.E.

2011 MarcEshelman,P.E.

2010 MelM.Millenbruck,P.E.

2009 BreckR.Washam,P.E.


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2008 PhilipA.Jozwiak,P.E.

2007 KevinE.Riggs,P.E.

2006 DarrellCase,P.E.

2005 RichardJ.Cammarata,P.E.

2004 MirH.Ali,P.E.

2003 GeorgeJohn,P.E.

2002 KeithHinkebein,P.E.

2001 KernJacobson,P.E.

2000 RobertE.Polk,Jr.,P.E.

1999 JohnR.McNitt,P.E.

1998 JohnJ.Bailey,Jr.,P.E.,R.L.S.

1997 GlennE.Borgard,P.E.

1996 RonaldF.Kadane,P.E.

1995 RobertJ.Schreiber,Jr.,P.E.

1994 JosephineL.Emerick,P.E.

1993 RobertT.Berry,P.E.

1992 EdmundC.Johnson,P.E.

1991 HenryM.Reitz,P.E.

1990 SteveW.Polk,P.E.

1989 BriceSmith,P.E.

1988 JohnKuhlmann,P.E.

1987 WilliamTao,P.E.

1986 RobertC.Flory,P.E.

1985 RichardD.Sutton,P.E.

1984 KennethL.Coble,P.E.

1983 LeonardC.Kirberg,P.E.

1982 JamesE."Bud"Moulder,P.E.

1981 StanleyDolecki,P.E.

1980 ThomasA.Herrmann,P.E.


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PEC ENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

The PEC Engineer of the Year Award recognizes the Outstanding Professional Engineer inConstructionintheSt.Louisregion.



QUALIFICATIONS






PASTWINNERS

2019 None

2018 JeffHovelman,P.E.


2016 BrianSatterthwaite,P.E.

2015 None

2014 KellyL.Hayes,P.E.

2013 None

2012 ThomasBehan,P.E.

2011 CraigJ.Giesmann,P.E.,P.M.P.

2010 EdwardT.Austin,P.E.

2009 ClemKivindyo,P.E.


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2008 None

2007 MarkL.Bengard,P.E.

2006 P.JosephMcKee,III.,P.E.

2005 None

2004 GreggErnst,P.E.

2003 GeraldW.Loesch,P.E.

2002 ClaytonScharff,P.E.

2001 KevinKnocke,P.E.

2000 None

1999 None

1998 None

1997 ThomasE.Barta,P.E.

1996 PaulJ.McKee,Jr.,P.E.

1995 GuyE.Jester,P.E.

1994 RobertD.Siess,P.E.

1993 None

1992 None

1991 ThomasP.Dunne,P.E.

1990 RalphE.Wolfram,P.E.

1989 LorryBannes,P.E.

1988 LarryPlunkett,P.E.

1987 None

1986 None

1985 None

1984 None

1983 None

1982 JimB.Hummert,P.E.

1981 RobertP.Elsperman,P.E.

1980 DonaldM.Koch,P.E.


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PEI ENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

ThePEIEngineeroftheYearAwardrecognizestheOutstandingProfessionalEngineerinIndustryintheSt.Louisregion.



QUALIFICATIONS






PASTWINNERS

2019 None

2018 MarkHenriksen,P.E.

2017 Dr.JimPaunicka,P.E.

2016 LukeWolin,P.E.

2015 JoeOffut,P.E.

2014 EdwardJ.Bradley,Jr.,P.E.

2013 JeffreyVernonHackman,P.E.

2012 RonBlack,P.E.

2011 RobertP.Scheurer,P.E.,P.M.P.

2010 PaulR.Friemel,P.E.

2009 LouisScottBecker,P.E.


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2008 MarkJ.Nealon,P.E.

2007 None

2006 RichardC.Smith,P.E.

2005 SuzanneM.Riney,P.E.

2004 GaryA.Rapp,P.E.

2003 RichardJ.Kovach,P.E.

2002 TomVoss,P.E.

2001 None

2000 DaveNeal,P.E.

1999 AllenC.Haggerty,P.E.

1998 None

1997 None

1996 StephenA.Hutti,P.E.

1995 MichaelSchimmelpfennig,P.E.

1994 JamesA.Belval,P.E.

1993 CharlesA.Buescher,Jr.,P.E.

1992 None

1991 None

1990 HaroldF.Faught,P.E.

1989 GeorgeTomazi,P.E.

1988 None

1987 RichardRedpath,P.E.

1986 MarvinW.Marsh,P.E.

1985 FrancisR.Lengefeld,P.E.

1984 FrancisE.Reese,P.E.

1983 None

1982 ThomasN.Castor,P.E.

1981 FrankP.LaBelle,P.E.

1980 AlfredW.Andrews,P.E.

1979 FrankE.Dolson,P.E.,

1979 HerbertO.Hartung,P.E.

1979 VernonL.Ashner,P.E.

1978 PaulQ.Olschner,P.E.

1977 RaymondA.Porter,P.E.

1976 EarlK.Dille,P.E.

1975 JohnR.Wright,P.E.

1975 CharlesL.Amick,P.E.

1974 J.B.Kibler,P.E.

1974 ArthurA.Kasper,P.E.

1973 JohnM.Depp,P.E.


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PEE ENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

ThePEEEngineeroftheYearAwardrecognizestheOutstandingProfessionalEngineerinEducationintheSt.Louisregion.



QUALIFICATIONS






PASTWINNERS

2019 PaulNauert,P.E.

2018 Dr.MartinArthur,P.E.

2017 Dr.RolandLuna,P.E.

2016 ThomasCollins,P.E.

2015 Dr.WilliamGillis,P.E.

2014 KennethL.Jerina,DScPE

2013 HiroakiMukai,Ph.D.,P.E.

2012 DavidPeters,Ph.D.,P.E.

2011 KrishnaswamyRavindra,Ph.D.,P.E.

2010 GaryT.Moore,P.E.

2009 JessicaJ.duMaine,P.E.


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2008 LloydC.Wilson,Ph.D.,P.E.

2007 None

2006 WilliamPhilipDarby,Ph.D.,P.E.

2005 LuisA.Porrello,Ph.D.,P.E.

2004 LorryT.Bannes,P.E.

2003 VictorBirman,PhD.,P.E.

2002 None

2001 KeithEldonStanek,PhD.,P.E.

2000 None

1999 RaymondA.Ehrhard,P.E.

1998 None

1997 LukeM.Snell,P.E.

1996 NarayanBodapati,P.E.

1995 ArthurMonsey,DSc,P.E.

1994 JamesHahn,Ph.D.,P.E.

1993 PhillipGould,P.E.?

1992 None

1991 None

1990 MarkP.Rossow,P.E.

1989 KevinTruman,E.I.T.

1988 None

1987 None

1986 None

1985 BarnaSzabo

1984 None??DavidA.Peters,P.E.

1983 None

1982 JamesM.McKelvey,P.E.

1981 AndrewE.Lindberg,P.E.

1980 WilliamF.Schallert,P.E.


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PEG ENGINEEROFTHEYEAR

The PEG Engineer of the Year Award recognizes the Outstanding Professional Engineer inGovernmentintheSt.Louisregion.



QUALIFICATIONS






PASTWINNERS

2019 ThomasBlair,P.E.

2018 RussBatzel,P.E.

2017 None

2016 RogerBook,P.E.

2015 MichaelGeisel,P.E.

2014 COLChristopherG.HallP.E.

2013 DeannaVenker,P.E.

2012 EdHassinger,P.E.

2011 GeraldBeckman,P.E.

2010 None

2009 RichardThomasBradley,P.E.


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2008 GarryW.Earls,P.E.

2007 LesleySolingerHoffarth,P.E.

2006 BrianHoelscher,P.E.

2005 BryanPearl,P.E.

2004 None

2003 MohamadZ.Alhalabi,P.E.

2002 DavidVisintainer,P.E.


2000 MichaelO.Geisel,P.E.

1999 KennethD.Yost,P.E.

1998 RobertG.Butchko,P.E.

1997 DaleL.Houdeshell,P.E.

1996 None

1995 DonaldE.Spencer,P.E.

1994 StephenE.Willis,P.E.

1993 ThomasW.Richter,P.E.

1992 NorbertGroppe,P.E.

1991 VijayBhasin,P.E.

1990 None

1989 None

1988 EverettOsterloh,P.E.

1987 JackNiemi,P.E.

1986 MartinP.Walsh,P.E.

1985 FrankKriz,P.E.

1984 RobertJ.Hagel,P.E.

1983 ElmerBelew,P.E.

1982 DaveJ.Lytle,P.E.

1981 Col.RobertJ.Dacey,P.E.

1980 JohnF.McCarthy,P.E.


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QUALIFICATIONS‐BASED SELECTION (QBS) AWARD

TheQualifications‐BasedAwardwasbeguntorecognizepublicagenciesthatmakeexemplaryuseofthe QBS selection process in the St. Louis region. Since its inception, the program has expanded toincludesubmissionsfromprivatesectorentities.


QUALIFICATIONS

Publicorprivateentity.

EmployeesarenotrequiredtobeMSPE/NSPEmembers.

AdocumentedQBSprocessmustbesubmittedforevaluation

PASTWINNERS

2019 None

2018 None

2017 None

2016 None

2015 None

2014 CityofSt.Louis

2013 None

2012 None

2011 None

2010 None

2009 None

2008 None

2007 None

2006 None

2005 MetropolitanSt.LouisSewerDistrict

2004 None

2003 None

2002 None

2001 None

2000 None

1999 None

1998 None

1997 CityofChesterfield,MO


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PRIVATE PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD

ThePrivatePracticeProfessionalDevelopmentAward ispresented to thenominatedengineeringfirmthathasmadeoutstandingcontributionstotheadvancementandimprovementoftheengineeringprofession through its employmentpoliciesandpractices in theSt.Louis region. Thepurposeof theawardistorecognizethosefirmswiththebestengineeringemploymentpractices,andtoencourageallfirmstoadoptprogressivepoliciesandpractices.


QUALIFICATIONS

For‐profitfirmorbranchofficeofafirm,theprimaryfunctionofwhichistoprovideengineeringdesignorconsultingservices for infrastructure, facilities,orprocessestoclients inaccordancewithapplicablestatelaw

Excludedwouldbefirmsthatprovidebothdesignandconstructionservices,whollyownedsuborganizations supplying design services to a single parent organization, and research anddevelopmentorganizations.

EmployeesarenotrequiredtobeMSPE/NSPEmembers

PASTWINNERS

2019 None

2018 None

2017 None

2016 None

2015 None

2014 None

2013 None

2012 None

2011 None

2010 None

2009 None

2008 None

2007 None

2006 None

2005 None

2004 None

2003 None

2002 None


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2001 None

2000 None

1999 None

1998 None

1997 Horner&Shifrin,Inc.


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SPECIALDEDICATION

UNDAUNTED/REMARKABLEPERSEVERANCE, NOV25 , 1949– JAN15, 2012

Asmanyofyouknow,DenisFessler,P.E.,andfellowmemberforMSPEfor40years,hadanaccidentin 1993 that left him completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. Having an extremely positiveapproachtolife,heandhiswife,Terri,continuetoliveintheirhomeofmanyyearsinBallwin,MO.Theirson,Michael,isaCaptainandB‐1pilotintheUSAF,anddaughter,Jennifer,willsooncompleteherPh.D.atUMCinAnimalParasitology.

Denisvalueshisengineeringbackgroundbecause through ithehasdesignedmodifications tohiselectricwheelchairandhomethatallowhimtobebothindependentandproductive. His electricwheelchair, controlledby a joystickheoperateswith his chin and a specially equipped van allowhim to bemobile, andactivelyparticipateinanumberofvolunteerorganizationslikeMSPE,theBoyScouts,andchurchgroups. Hedesigneda table thatattaches tohiswheelchairwhichholdsanarrayofremotecontrols,atelephony,anda16”long“stick”heholdsinhismouthtooperatetheremotes,pagethroughastack of papers or pages in a book, or type on his computer. A specialcomputer program allows him to dictate text through amicrophone forwritingassignmentsande‐mail. Withouthisengineeringbackground toperceive what might be possible and acquire the means to do it, hedefinitelywouldnotbeaswelloff.

Of course, family and friendsare invaluable– theyarehis armsandlegs.Agroupofmenfromhischurchalternateperformingdrivingdutiesandladiesfromhischurchbringandfeedhimlunchwhenhiswifeisawayatwork.Atattendantgethimoutofbedintothewheelchaireachmorningandreturnshimtobedatnight.

Having served as St. Louis Chapter President from 1990‐1991 andchairednumerouscommitteesattheChapter,State,andNationallevels,DeniscontinuestobeactivewiththeMSPEPEIAwardsProgramandhelpswithcommunicatingSt.LouisupcomingChapteractivitiestothemembership.Andheisproudoftheinitialsafterhisname:P.E.

Thearticle iswrittenbyPastMSPEPEIChairand friendofDenis’s,MarkBrumbach,P.E,on Jan29,2010.ThearticlealsoappearedinTheMissouriEngineer.

DenisFesslerretiredfromUnionElectricafterhisaccident. HeservedasMSPEPEIChair1986‐1988andagain2010‐2012.

Denis Fessler, P.E. in anundatedphoto.(PhotofromM.Brumbach).


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REFERENCES

Becnel,Bob;PersonalArchives.

Buechter,Michael;PersonalArchives.

Clarke,William,PersonalArchives.

Fessler,Denis;PersonalArchives.

Washam,Breck;PersonalArchives.

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