Dennis L. Richards, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE

Region 8 Governor Nominee

Endorsed by:

• Arizona Society of Civil Engineers

Biographical Statement:

Education

• B.S., M.S., Civil Engineering, South Dakota State University, 1969, 1971

Work Experience

• U.S. DOT, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., 1970-1987, Hydraulic Engineer
• Simons, Li & Associates, Tempe, AZ, 1987-1999, Vice President
• WEST Consultants, Tempe, AZ, 1999-2006, Vice President
• CMX, Phoenix, AZ, 2006-2007, Water Resources Group Program Manager
• Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Phoenix, AZ, 2007-present, Vice President - Stormwater Division

ASCE Involvement

• Member since 1969
• President, Arizona Section, 2005-2006
• President, Phoenix Branch, 1996-1997
• ASCE Task Committee on Institute Affiliation with Local Groups, Member, 2003
• ASCE Committee on Continuing Education, Corresponding Member, present
• EWRI Sections and Branch Activities Council, Chair, 2001-present
• EWRI Institute Operations Executive Committee, 2004-present
• EWRI Member Services Executive Committee, 2001-2004
• EWRI Standards Development Council, 2004-present
• EWRI Management Practice for Control of Erosion and Sediment,  2004-present
• ASCE Local Arrangements Committee Chair for 26th Annual Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, Tempe, AZ, 1999
• Member various water resources technical committees
• Recipient of ASCE Arizona Civil Engineer Distinguished Service Award, 1999

Other Volunteer Activities

• Licensed Foster Parent since 1992 (over 30 children)
• Church activities including Board of Direction, Stewardship Committee Chair, and Endowment Committee
• Various community groups