Education

• PhD., Civil Engineering (1996) – University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
  Dissertation: “Physical Model Studies for Riprap Design of Tow-induced Forces”
• M.S., Civil Engineering (1988) – Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
  Thesis: “Effects of Geometry on the Kinetic Energy of a Towboat and Barges in a Navigation Lock”
• B.S. Civil Engineering, Cum Laude (1980) – Memphis State University, Memphis, TN

Certifications

• Registered Professional Engineer, Tennessee, 1985 to Present
• Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer, American Academy of Water Resources Engineers, ASCE, January 2007 to April 2024
• Diplomate, Navigation Engineer, Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers, April 2010 to April 2024, inaugural member
• PIANC USA, World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, Fellow, November 2008 to present, inaugural member