Education
| Amber University |
M.S. Business Management |
1986 |
| Missouri Western State University |
B.S. Construction Engineering Technology |
1977 |
| SUNY at Delhi, NY |
A.A.S. Mech. & Elect. Equipment for Buildings |
1967 |
Academic Employment History
| 2006-present |
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, Visiting Full Professor, Building Construction Management, College of Technology |
| 2003-2006 |
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Continuing Lecturer, Building Construction Management, College of Technology |
| 1999–2000 |
IUPUI , Indianapolis, Indiana, Associate Professor, Construction Engineering Technology, College of Engineering & Technology. |
| 1992–1999 |
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Program Coordinator, Associate Professor, Construction Management, College of Engineering Technology |
| 1984–1988 |
Richland College, Dallas, Texas, Program Coordinator , Professor, Construction Management and Technology, Department of Engineering Technology. |
| 1984–1985 |
North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, Adjunct Professor, Construction Management, Department of Industrial Education |
Industry Employment/Consultant Activities
| April 2006–Oct 2006 |
Signature Construction Carmel, Indiana
Consultant - Served as Construction Manager for interior finish-out of 4 story office building for “Old Town” Carmel redevelopment project. |
| Feb 2005–August 2005 |
Pierce Leigh Construction Greenwood, Indiana
Consultant – assisting company management in setting up construction operations administration and estimating policies/procedures. |
| April 2004–August 2005 |
Merritt Contracting, Inc. Lebanon, Indiana
Consultant – assisting company management in setting up company safety program. |
| Mar 2004–April 2006 |
G.L. Morris Construction Company, Inc. , Greenwood, IN
Consultant – assisting company management in setting up construction operations administration and estimating policies/procedures. |
| May 2000-Jan 2004 |
Paragon General Contractors, Inc., Indianapolis, IN.
Vice President of Construction Operations – responsible for successful completion of all commercial and industrial projects undertaken by the firm. Supervised project managers and superintendents. Assisted estimator and marketing director in preparing and presenting proposals for negotiated design-build projects. Collateral duties included personnel training, equipment management, and safety director. Company representative to the Indiana Construction Roundtable and the Indiana Subcontractors Association. |
| Aug 1999-Feb 2000 |
Bowen Engineering Corporation, Fishers, Indiana
Consultant – assisted the estimating department in bidding of water and waste water treatment plant projects. Competed quantity takeoff of materials and labor, solicited and reviewed subcontractor bids. |
| April 1996-Dec 1998 |
Lasker Construction, Inc., Conway, Arkansas
Consultant –Provided assistant to minority owned general contracting company. Set up management policies and procedures for estimating and project management of commercial and public projects. Assisted management in company operations. |
| Jan 1994-Dec 1998 |
Jackson & Jackson Masonry Contractors, Inc., Little Rock, AR
Consultant –Provided assistant to minority owned masonry subcontractor entering commercial construction market. Assisted management in company operations. |
| July1988-August 1992 |
Kinco, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas
Construction Manager – managed commercial and industrial projects and assisted the Senior Estimator in bidding. Responsible for successful completion of the projects including client satisfaction, on schedule, within budget, and no injuries. Coordinated safety efforts and managed the equipment and materials yard and fabrication shop. Company’s representative to the Associated Builders and Contractors. |
| June 1980-June 1988 |
T & M Industrial Contractors, Inc., Mesquite, Texas
President and General Manager (Co-Owner) – Responsible for general business administration, bidding and contract negotiations for the firm. Projects included millwright work, steel fabrication and erection, industrial piping, concrete foundations, and general industrial construction. Sold business share to partner in 1985. Company representative to the contractor/union contract negotiations committee for the Millwrights. |
| May 1974-June 1980 |
Procon, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois
(project sites in Canada, Texas, and Missouri)
On-site Construction Manager – Responsible for all site operations for construction of a major brewery expansion, water pumping station, and agricultural chemical plant.
Construction Engineer – Investigation and correction of field construction and engineering problems, field costs and scheduling, and testing and inspection on petrol-chemical plant expansion and oil refinery expansion. |
| June 1967-May 1974 |
J.D. Taylor Construction Corporation, Syracuse, New York
Project Manager / Estimator – Estimated and bid commercial and industrial projects in Central New York area. Responsible for successful completion of the projects including client satisfaction, on schedule and within budget. Developed the company’s first safety program. Served as representative to the Syracuse Builders Exchange. |
Military Service: (26 years active and reserve duty)
- Retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Reserve, April 1997. Duty billets included Command Master Chief of the 22nd and the 28th US Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, and Operations Chief for the 9th Naval Construction Regiment. Recalled to active duty in 1991 in support of ODS and served as Brigade Operations Officer for TACON '91 at Marine Corps Base, 29 Palms, CA. Served as a Petty Officer Third Class with Mobile Construction Battalion 58 in the Republic of Vietnam. Also served with Naval Advisory Group – Saigon, providing training to the South Vietnamese Navy in the operation of river patrol boats (PBR).
- Construction projects included bridges, roads, off-shore fueling facilities, advance landing fields and fire-bases, petrol storage facilities and distribution systems, temporary, and permanent buildings, and tactical construction.
Presentations, Workshops, and Seminars
- Coordinator/Instructor –Purdue BCM Certificate in Construction Administration and Project Management
- Guest Speaker - Dispute Resolution in Construction – National Convention of Associated Builders and Contractors, Feb. 2005
- Guest Speaker – Dispute Resolution in Construction –IN Chapter ASPE, Sept. ‘03
- Career Fair Speaker - Construction Careers - Carmel HS - Oct ‘01
- Guest Speaker – Dispute Resolution in Construction – Indiana Chapter ASCE, Aug ‘99
- Guest Speaker – Construction Careers – Arkansas Math & Science School, 1996-98
Awards and Honors:
- 2006 Shepherd Community - The John Dee Compassion in Ministry Award
- 2005 Outstanding Advisor of the Year Nominee – Purdue Student Organizations
- 1997 American Institute of Constructors, National Educator of the Year
- 1993 Engineering Technology Student Council, UALR Teaching Award
Certificates and Licenses:
- Certified Professional Constructor – American Institute of Constructors
- Contractor License – City of Indianapolis, 2000-2003
- General Construction SBC License – Allen County, Indiana, 2002, 2003
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
- Certified First Aid and CPR 2003-2006
- Certified Welder – all positions, unrestricted –US Navy
- Final Top Secret Clearance – US Navy - 1985 - 1987
- 15 Ton Mobile Crane Operator License – US Navy
- Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist (Construction Operations) – US Navy
- International Brotherhood of Operating Engineers – Field Engineer Card
- International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Millwrights – Millwright Card
Professional Association Activities
- American Council for Construction Education
- Member, Standards Committee (since 1996)
- Accreditation Visiting Team Member (since 1993)
- Guidance Committee Mentor to Pennsylvania College of Technology CM Program
- Member, American Arbitration Assoc. Indianapolis Construction Advisory Committee
Service/Engagement Activities:
Current:
- Construction Advisor to the Board of Directors, Shepherd Community Center, Indianapolis
- MICCS Safety First in Construction Day
- Examination Coordinator at Purdue University, AIC Constructor Certification
- Member, Youth in Construction Committee, Indiana Construction Roundtable
Past:
The following is a selection of my volunteer activities over the past 20 years.
- Board Member & Corporation Secretary, Camel Clay Veterans Memorial Corp., building new park and monument in Carmel, Indiana
- Construction Industry Advisory Board – Western Carolina University 2002-04
- Grader – Certified Professional Constructor Exam, 1997-2003
- Soccer Referee Coordinator & Trainer – Shepherd Community Center League, 2002-03
- Building Trades Mock Interviews – Ben Davis HS, Dec 2002-03
- Panel Member presentation – Indiana Subcontractors Association, Jan ‘03
- Carmel Police Department Citizens Academy – Graduate – Class #3, ‘02
- Panel Member presentation – Indiana Chapter CSI, Oct ‘99
- Instructor for Blueprint Reading & Basic Surveying Workshop – ASHTD, May ’99 ACCE Guidance Committee Mentor to Northern Kentucky CM Program, 1997-99
- Member, Building Code Variance Board, City of Little Rock
- Youth League Soccer Coach, YMCA, Little Rock, AR, 1994-98
- Building Construction Advisory Council – State University of NY at Delhi, 1992 -94
- Coordinator for development of “Hands-on” Construction Exhibits –Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, Arkansas 1997-98
- Little Rock Volunteers in Public Schools, 1994-95
- Project Manager (volunteer) for The Harrison House Project, Little Rock, AR, 1989-90
- Member, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Mesquite, Texas 1986-88
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