John G. Tawresey, P.E., M.ASCE
Technical Region Director Nominee
Biographical Statement
Education
- Masters of Business Administration / University of Washington, 1978
- Master of Science - Theoretical and Applied Mechanics / Cornell University, 1968
- Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, With Distinction / Cornell University, 1966
Work Experience
- KPFF Consulting Engineers, 1973-present. I was Chief Financial Officer from 1976 until 2007. KPFF grew from a 20-person firm to over 900 people today. I continue on the KPFF Board while designing and managing major building curtainwall and masonry projects.
- The Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, 1968-1973
ASCE Involvement
- ASCE Audit Committee (Present)
- ASCE 7 -- Main Committee (Present)
- Curriculum Committee of the Committee on Academic Prerequisites for Professional Practice, (2005-2006). Attitudes Task Committee of the Curriculum Committee, (2005-2006)
- Task Committee on Civil Engineering Specialty Certification, (2004).
- President, Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE, (2001-2003)
Other Volunteer Activities
- The Masonry Society Board of Direction (Present)
- Bainbridge Island School Board (Present)
- MSJC Masonry Standard main committee (Present)
- Structural Engineers of Washington Professional Practice Committee (Present)
- Insurance Liaison Committee of CASE of ACEC