Forthright, innovative and engaged in community agencies to help improve the quality of life in our city. Retired after 40 years of service with Tuscaloosa County has fostered an understanding of a sense of ownership in our community.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Coordinator
Tuscaloosa County Commission
12.1990 - 05.2021
Supervised the construction of 140 bridges in Tuscaloosa County, City of Tuscaloosa and City of Northport
Supervised the construction and maintenance of roads in Tuscaloosa County
Supervised roadside vegetation management program
Supervised Bridge Inspection operation of Tuscaloosa County
Supervised traffic control signage operation for Tuscaloosa County
Spearheaded Precast Bridge Program for Tuscaloosa County which was awarded Project of the Year for Counties by American Public Works Association
Design Engineer
Tuscaloosa County Commission
01.1982 - 12.1990
Prepared plans for road and bridge construction projects
Designed rural addressing system for Tuscaloosa County
Supervised Bridge Inspection program
Reviewed subdivision plats
Developed Job Cost accounting program
Planning Assistant
Tuscaloosa County Commission
10.1980 - 01.1982
Assisted in preparation of comprehensive plan for Tuscaloosa County
Assisted in preparation of grant applications for Tuscaloosa County
Education
Master of Science - Geography
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Science - Geography
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Master of Science - Urban Planning
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Skills
Logistical Planning
Project Leadership
Engineering Documentation
Engineering Principles
Project Specifications
Work Orders
Conflict Resolution
Engineering Leadership
Accident Prevention
Meeting Deadlines
Accomplishments
Supervised the Tuscaloosa County Public Works emergency response to the tornado disaster in Tuscaloosa 2011 including completing the damage claims with FEMA and AEMA
Supervised the response of the Tuscaloosa Public Works Department to 14 separate Federal disaster declarations including completing the damage claims with FEMA and AEMA
Affiliations
Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa
Serve on the Board of Directors of Kentuck Art Center and Festival
Serve on the Steering Committee of the Kentuck Art Festival
Serve on the Board of Directors of Living RIver, a Presbyterian Church Camp on the Cahaba River
Serve on the Construction Committee for Habitat for Humanity
Serve on the Board of Directors for the Local Emergency Planning Committee for the Tuscaloosa Emergency Management Agency
Serve as Chair for the Advancement Committee for the Black Warrior Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout coach for over 100 scouts who have been promoted to Eagle Scout
Volunteer with construction crews for Habitat for Humanity