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Steven Thorne, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, of Melick-Tully and Associates, P.C. in Somerset, New Jersey was unanimously voted in as the Academy of Geo-Professional's (AGP) next Vice President. Steve has served on the Board of Trustees of AGP since its inception in October 2008 and was also involved in the creation of the Academy. Steve's term as Vice President will begin on October 1, 2010 and will continue through September 30, 2011. On October 1, 2011, Steve will become President of the Academy. This year's current President, Arlan Rippe, will step down on September 30, 2010 after two years of service to the Academy and many years involved with Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC). T. Michael McMillen is the current Vice President of AGP and will assume the role of President on October 1, 2010. |
AGP's next ceremony will be held in conjunction with Geo-Institute's Annual Conference, GeoFrontiers, in Dallas, Texas on March 13th at 7:00 PM Central. The ceremony, which is the Academy's fifth, will be the only one in 2011. Beginning with this ceremony, the Academy will only hold one ceremony a year, which will be in conjunction with G-I's Annual Conference.
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 (Left to Right: Jesus Gomez, Dwarika Mallick, Donald Anderson, Richard Finno, Eric Bahner, Harvey Parker, Frank Pita and Thomas Richards, Jr.)
The Academy held its fourth induction ceremony, the first on the west coast, on August 1, 2010 in Bellevue, Washington. The ceremony was right before the opening reception of Earth Retention 3, a conference held every 20 years. This class of inductees included those who weren't able to attend any of the first three ceremonies, as well as a few new Diplomates. The next ceremony will be held at GeoFrontiers in Dallas, TX next March. More information on that ceremony will be forthcoming. For more information about GeoFrontiers, please click here.
For his pioneering work that shaped the geotechnical engineering field through ingenious methods of measuring soil properties and for his distinguished service as an engineer, teacher, mentor, researcher and administrator who has been a major influence on thousands of students.
Recently, Dr. Clough gave a presentation on sustainability to ASCE's National Capital Section. AGP staff was given the opportunity to interview him. To see his responses, please click here
Congratulations to Tom Krzewinski, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, with Golder Associates who was awarded the Engineers Week 2009 Engineer of the Year in a banquet held Saturday, February 20th, at the Egan Center in Anchorage. For more information on this great accomplishment, click here
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"Certification is a demonstration of expertise and experience in a specialized field. It sets us apart from those who have not attained this level. Ideally, clients will recognize the value of specialty certification, and require it as part of their selection selection processes."
- Blaine Leonard, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE, President ASCE
"Earning a college degree in engineering is a significant accomplishment,"
said Arlan Rippe, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE, AGP president.
"Specialty certification provides an advanced certificate of achievement, which greatly enhances the engineer's career development. It also gives the public further confidence in the competence of our geo-professionals."
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