Ronald E. Smith, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Technical Region Director

Biographical Statement

Education

• B.S. Civil Engineering, N.C. State University, 1961
• M.S. Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, N.C. State University, 1964
• Ph.D. Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering, N.C. State University, 1968

Work Experience

• 1966-1970 Civil Engineering Department, University of Florida -- Assistant Professor
• 1970-1998 Woodward-Clyde Group -- Sr. Vice President, Board of Directors, Director of Professional Development Institute
• 1988-2001 Geotechnical Consultant
• 2000-2008 University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Instructor (part-time)
• 2001-2007 Kleinfelder, Inc. -- Chief Technical Officer, CTO Emeritus, Executive Committee
• 2007-2008 Geotechnical Consultant

ASCE Involvement

• University of Florida -- ASCE Student Chapter Advisor
• National Capital Section Geotechnical Group -- Chairman of Executive Committee
• Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology Committee
• Task Force to Establish the Geo-Institute
• Geo-Institute -- President
• Post-Katrina Critical Infrastructure Guidance Task Force
• 2008 OCEA Jury

Other Volunteer Activities

• Presbyterian Church -- Elder, Chair of Christian Education, and Teacher
• Community Association President
• Boy Scouts of America -- Adult Leader
• Parent-Teacher Association -- President
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Las Vegas -- Hospital Lunch Program, Camp Counselor, and Fund-Raising Events
• Association of Engineering Geologist -- Tunneling Committee Chairman
• ASFE -- Board of Directors, Council of Fellows, Practice Education Committee