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Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., F.ASCE

Education

  • Master of Science, Geotechnical Engineering, University of Utah, 1987
  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Utah, 1981
  • Registered Professional Engineer: Utah, Arizona, California, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado

Work Experience

  • Utah Department of Transportation, Research Program Manager (2001 - present)
  • University of Utah, Adjunct Professor—Geotechnical Engineering (2005)
  • Van Boerum & Frank Associates, Vice President, Managing Partner for Civil Division (1992 - 2001)
  • Strata Consultants, Owner & Principal Engineer (1987 - 1992)
  • Various Consulting Engineering firms, Civil / Geotechnical Engineer (1981 - 1987)

ASCE Involvement

  • Vice President, Zone IV (2004-05)
  • Director, District 11 (2000-03)
  • Governor, GeoInstitute (2002-04)
  • Chair, Committee on Geographic Units (2006-09)
  • Chair, Task Committee to Achieve the Vision of Civil Engineering in 2025 (2007-08)
  • Planning Committee, Summit on the Civil Engineer of 2025 (2005-07)
  • Strategic Planning Committee (2005-07)
  • Task Committee on a Partnership with EWB (2006-07)
  • Council of Vice Presidents (2004-06), Chair (2005-06)
  • Region 8 Formation Team (2004-05)
  • Governance Restructuring Implementation Committee (2003-05), Chair (2003-04)
  • ASCE Annual Conference Local Steering Committee—Los Angeles (2005)
  • EWRI Annual Conference Local Steering Committee—Salt Lake City (2003-04)
  • Board Program Committee (2001-03)
  • Technical Activities Committee (2000-03)
  • Communications Committee (2001-03)
  • Codes and Standards Activities Committee (2001-03)
  • Task Committee on Governance Restructuring (2001-03)
  • Energy Policy Committee (2000-01)
  • Board Evaluation Team (2000-01)
  • Task Committee on Institutes (2000-01)
  • GeoInstitute Sections and Branches Council (1999-02)
  • Strategic Planning Conference Member (1994-95)
  • President, Utah Section (1997-98)
  • President, Wasatch Front Branch (1991-92)
  • Chair, Utah Section Geotechnical Group (1996-97)
  • Co-Chair, Utah Geotechnical Group Short Course on Ground Improvement (1995)
  • President, University of Utah Student Chapter (1980-81)
  • William H. Wisely American Civil Engineer Award (2005)
  • Utah Section Engineer of the Year (2000)

Other Volunteer Activities

  • Chair, Utah Engineers Council (1992-93)
  • Founding Editor, Utah Engineers Council Journal (1992-97)
  • Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society
  • Farmington City Board of Appeals (1997-03)
  • Rotary Club Utah District - Group Study Exchange Team to India (1993)
  • Various Leadership Responsibilities and Youth Programs, LDS Church
  • Engineering Excellence National Finalist, American Consulting Engineers Council (1994)—awarded for innovative design of Antelope Island Causeway Bridge