Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health Engineering, May 1992; University of Kansas
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, December 1981, University of Colorado at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, May 1972, University of Colorado at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Honors and Distinction
Life Member, American Water Works AssociationÌý (2011)
Dedicated Board Service Award, Water for PeopleÌý (2010)
Emerson Distinguished Service Medal – Water Environment Profession, Water Environment Federation, (2009)
Continuous Support Service Award, College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences, Howard University, (2003)
Honorary Member Award, Water Environmental Federation, (2003)
Kappe Lecturer, American Academy of Environmental Engineers, (1998)
Stockholm Water Prize, Nominating Committee, (1997–2002)
Water Environment Research Foundation Board (1994-1996, 2000-2006)
N.T. Veatch Mark of Excellence Award- Black & Veatch (1998)
Samuel Arnold Greeley Award, American Society of Civil Engineers (1992)
Arthur Sidney Bedell Award- Rocky Mountain Water Pollution Control Association (1988)
Department of Army Commendation Medal, (1975)
Milo S. Ketchum Award, Civil Engineering Department, University of Colorado, Bolder (1972)
Distinguished Military Graduate Award, Society of Military Engineers, University of Colorado (1972)
Society Membership
Water Environment Federation – current
WEF, past president
American Water Works Association – current
American Academy of Environmental Engineers – current
AAEE Board (2006-2012)
Interests
Directing the CU Water Engineering and Management Program, focusing on the water profession skills and tools for young professionals, focusing on leadership, communication, utility financials and management.
Teaching an important segment of the graduate wastewater treatment class, focusing on the renewable and sustainability technologies for biosolids.
Principal investigator for WERF biosolid research projects.
Thirty four years managing, leading and directing water and wastewater global projects for Black and Veatch, specializing in biosolids.
