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Flor Aguilar Is Sworn In As A United States Citizen

Flor was born in Toluca, Mexico. She graduated from ITESM Campus Monterrey, Mexico, with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Upon completion of her degree, she returned to Toluca and worked in a Chemical Plant, Panament S.A. de C.V. In May, 2004, Flor was offered a temporary position at Pan American Enterprise, Inc. in Brownsville Texas. After two months, she was offered a permanent posi- Volume 55 1st Quarter 2012 tion as a Process Engineer working with an L1-B visa. In April of 2006, she started her application for a scholarship to Nelson Shift In Management - 2012 do her Master’s Degree in Spain, but got a call from Fluor By: Virginia Nelson Dodge with a job offer. She decided to accept the position and eling between the home office in New moved to Houston. Flor began her employment with Orleans and our Houston office on a week- NELSON in February, 2011, received her Master’s Degree ly basis makes it convenient to address the from the University of Phoenix in July, 2011 and became a many tasks required for smooth sailing. United States Citizen on March 21, 2012. With the retirement of Bob Leaber, the role of Manager of Engineering in the New Orleans office will go to Wayne Hingle, Senior Vice President and former Manager of our Mechanical Engineering Department in New Orleans. Wayne will also assume Bob’s role as a member of the Executive Committee. Stephen Pumilia, Vice President, will assume Wayne’s duties as Manager of Mechanical Engineering in the New Orleans office. Steve, who held the role of Manager of Project Services in New Orleans, will transfer those duties to Anthony Hoffman, Vice President. We feel poised for continued success Front, l to r: Kenneth H. Nelson, Charles W. Nelson, James B. Lane, and congratulate all those assuming new Back, l to r: Wayne J. Hingle, David R. Stewart roles of leadership. More About Our Leaders: t has been said that when one door skills progressively over time, so it goes in closes, many doors open. passing on the knowledge and experience Charles W. Nelson, P.E. I That has certainly been true in required to run a company of our size. Charles graduated from Georgia Tech recent years at our firm. As a number of Beginning this year, as Waldemar did in 1970 in Civil Engineering and then our senior staff have retired, we have been many years ago, Charles Nelson – serving received a Masters Degree in Coastal and blessed with an ongoing group of loyal and as President since 1986 and Chairman Oceanographic Engineering from the

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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 LA ORLEANS, NEW the plate as time marches on. As our matrix President to Kenneth Nelson. Charles will in 1974. His pre- 1200 ST. CHARLES AVENUE CHARLES ST. 1200 structure of management allows, the continue to serve as a Director and as graduation work departure of even one individual leads to a Chairman. Ken will continue his role as a experience included

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1996, and elected a Director in 2003. Ken knowledge to the From the visitors’ platforms was then promoted to Senior Vice NELSON mechanical overlooking the work in progress, President in 2006, and became Corporate department. At NEL- THE CONSULTANT® one can see the ongoing activities Secretary in 2009. He assumed the role of SON, he has worked of over 7,000 people working on WALDEMAR S. NELSON AND COMPANY Executive Vice President in January of on several major proj- Incorporated the project. Numerous internation- Engineers and Architects 2011, and we are proud to announce Ken ects, in the Chemical, al contractors from around the 1200 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 523-5281 Fax:(504) 523-4587 as our new President, effective January 1, Oil and Gas, Pipeline, world are mobilized on the four www.wsnelson.com 2012. His patience, practical and positive and Mining indus- 2 Northpoint Dr., Ste. 300 segments of the work: deepening Houston, TX 77060-3235 attitude, coupled with his integrity and tries. Wayne was pro- Telephone: (281) 999-1989 Fax:(281) 999-6757 the Pacific and Atlantic approach willingness to take on new responsibilities moted to Assistant Vice President in 1993, channels; enlarging shipping chan- Waldemar S. Nelson, P.E. (1916-2005) Charles W. Nelson, P.E. Chairman will serve the company well as we move Vice President in 2000 and to Senior Vice Kenneth H. Nelson, P.E. President nels in Lake Gatun; constructing James B. Lane, P.E. Executive Vice President/Treasurer forward. President in 2006. Wayne’s experience has Virginia N. Dodge Secretary new locks on both oceans; and Wayne J. Hingle, P.E. Sr. Vice President Arthur J. Smith, III, P.E. Sr. Vice President served him well to manage both projects David R. Stewart, P.E. Sr. Vice President raising the level of Lake Gatun. Thomas W. Wells, P.E. Sr. Vice President and people; we appreciate his efforts and R. Kent Davis, P.E. Vice President James B. Lane, P.E. Engineers conducting the tour said Leanne M. Geohegan, P.E. Vice President Michael D. Harbison, P.E. Vice President Jim, a New Orleans native, graduated expect it will sustain him for the challenges Barton W. Harris, P.E. Vice President open cut excavation was costing Anthony D. Hoffman, P.E. Vice President ahead as Manager of Engineering in New Stephen O. Johns, P.E. Vice President from Tulane in 1974 in Civil Engineering $5 per cubic meter, and dredging Lyle F. Kuhlmann, P.E. Vice President Joseph R.Lawton, III P.E.,PMP Vice President where he was fourth in his class of one Orleans. Jack H. Neelis, II, P.E. Vice President was being done at $15 per cubic A. Pierre Olivier, P.E. Vice President Stephen M. Pumilia, P.E Vice President hundred engineering meter. Both dry and wet excava- William E. Rushing Jr., P.E. Vice President Clifton A..Snow, Jr.P.E. Vice President students. Prior to Stephen M. Pumilia, P.E. William F. Berg, P.E. Assistant Vice President tion requires serious blasting to Louis W. Conner, P.E. Assistant Vice President Robert W. Griffin, P.E. Assistant Vice President graduation, he worked Steve began his career at the company break some formations prior to Robert C. Olivier, A.I.A Assistant Vice President Stephen E. Prados, P.E. Assistant Vice President summers assisting in right after graduating from Tulane in 1976 R. Bradford Rogers, P.E. Assistant Vice President removal. Concrete placement was Wayne D. Talley, P.E. Assistant Vice President Ronald J. Villere, PMP Assistant Vice President highway design proj- with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. particularly interesting, as both Concrete Work ects. He continued His over 36 years of experience have aggregate and fresh water for the mix The Netherlands, and joined NELSON in his studies at Tulane spanned many clients, including a long will also be all gravity fed, but a system of the combined and expanded systems. design is chilled using ice and other the fall of 1978. His varied project experi- attaining an M.B.A. in term at One Shell Square. More recently, storage basins paralleling the new locks Traffic management for certain sections of means to lower the temperature of the ence served him well as he honed his skills May of 1976. The fol- he traveled to will allow conservation of 60% of the the system is now carried out to facilitate placed concrete and thus accept the heat of in engineering as well as gained strength in lowing month, he Australia and water passing through the new locks. Tour shipping patterns to maximize throughput, hydration temperature rise as the concrete overall company management. Charles began at NELSON as an Accountant. Kazakhstan in sup- guides providing information on this and will be modified when both small ves- is cured. This has eliminated the need for was promoted to Assistant Vice President Later crossing over to engineering, he port of overseas proj- aspect of the new locks said that environ- sels, Panamax class and New Panamax cooling water pipe systems such as are in 1980, Vice President in 1981 and took joined the massive support to the oil and ects. Steve was pro- mental issues were also considered in the class vessels are in transit in the canal and often used in massive concrete structures. on the role of Assistant Treasurer in 1983. gas industry which was booming in those moted to Assistant decision, due to the impact of surges of on Lake Gatun. In 1985, he became a Senior Vice years and continued on with a large variety Vice President in fresh water entering the Plans for U. S. Ports in the President, followed by a brief stint as of projects over the years. He made time 1993 and to Vice saline estuaries at either end New Panamax world Treasurer in 1986. That same year, Charles to earn yet another degree at Tulane – a President in 2006. of the locks. It was stated The anticipated completion was promoted to President – a role he con- Masters in Petroleum Engineering com- His role as Manager that this system of parallel of the new locks in Panama have tinued in for twenty-five challenging yet pleted in 1981. Jim was promoted to of Project Services honed his people skills, water storage basins had spurred every East Coast and Gulf rewarding years. Named Chairman of the Assistant Vice President in 1985, to Vice and we feel he is well positioned to assume been used on earlier barge Coast port in the United States Board in 2003, he is to be saluted and con- President in 1992 and Senior Vice his duties as Manager of the Mechanical canals in Europe, due to the capable of serving ocean going gratulated for “staying the course” with President in 1997. In 2000, Jim took a Department in New Orleans. need to conserve water ships to consider how they will expertise, style and humor. bold step for the firm, moving his family to there. adjust to the new locks at Panama. Texas and spearheading the Houston Anthony D. Hoffman, P.E. Much detail can be Bulk ships for grain, ore, crude Kenneth H. Nelson, P.E. office. Named Treasurer/CFO in January Tony joined our firm in November of found on the status of the oil, and refined petroleum prod- Ken graduated as a Civil Engineer of 2009, he shifted duties from engineering 1990. A 1987 graduate of the University of Panama Canal on their web- ucts will all allow economies of from Georgia Tech in 1977 and began with only to a broader management role. Jim Wyoming, earning site, www.pancanal.com, scale which justify new invest- NELSON in January of 1978. Having prior was elected a Director in January of 2011. his B.S. in Electrical including real time webcam ment. Container ships, cruise work experience during summer breaks at Effective January of 2012, we are pleased Engineering with a shots of ships using the ships and special vessels such as both our firm and to name Jim as Executive Vice President, a Computer Option, existing canal and work on car carriers capable of maximiz- Freeport Minerals, he tribute to his professional dedication and Tony began his the new locks. ing the capacity of the new system served as a survey skillful management. He will continue as career focused on A comparison of the are already planned or under con- crew field assistant, CFO. computer program- maximum vessel size for the struction. Waldemar S. Nelson & construction inspec- ming. Relocating original locks (Panamax Co., Inc. is pleased to be working tion team member, Wayne J. Hingle, P.E. to New Orleans, his vessels) and the increase in on several projects for public and drafter and a computer Wayne graduated from Louisiana Tech focus changed to size for the New Panamax is private clients on the Mississippi programmer. Earning in Mechanical Engineering in 1973 and electrical engineering. He has been a key shown on the following River and Gulf of Mexico ports kudos for his meticu- started with the company on October 3, member of the NELSON team at One Shell table. With the increased which are anticipating the new lous record-keeping 1983. With ten years’ worth of widely var- Square. Tony was promoted to Assistant traffic, annual cargo ton- commerce which will be available and attention to detail in his engineering ied prior experience, including chemical Vice President in 2006 and to Vice nages are expected to go as a result of the new Panama design, he was promoted to Assistant Vice plant and international oil and gas design President November 1, 2011. His under- from 322 million tons in Canal. President in 1992, to Vice President in and construction, he brought valuable standing of the technical and adminis- 2011to 600 million tons for 1st Quarter, 2012 Page 3 trative support needed to bring our projects to completion will suit him well as Manager of Project Services in New Orleans. l to r: Jim Melan- con, Kathy Guidry, Dottie Nelson, Retirement of Arthur and Brenda Smith, Sandra Robert J. Leaber, P.E. Melancon.

promoted to Assistant Vice President in star in our Mechanical Department, and his 1979. In September of 1984, he was named wife, Mary. The convivial friendships fos- Vice President and Manager of Electrical tered through work continue on. We wish Engineering. In March of 1991, he was pro- Bob the very best in his retirement and ex- moted to Senior Vice President; and in Jan- tend our heartfelt thanks for his dedication uary, 2009, Bob assumed the role of and service to the firm. Manager of Engineering and continued his

Lynda and Bob Leaber

On February 29th, 2012, Bob Leaber, “leaped” into retirement. Having passed on his duties as Manager of Engineering at the first of the year, Bob remained with us for a time to wrap up duties, close out project files and assist in the transition of management. We anticipate his return from time to time to assist on certain projects close to home. After countless hours on airplanes and extended stays away from home, Bob has definitely earned a well-deserved rest from the intense demands of electrical en- Kenny and Mary Leaber, Lynda and Bob Leaber gineering. Following his graduation from LSU in masterful leadership through the end of 1969, Bob began his electrical engineering 2011. His contribution to the success of this career at New Orleans Public Service, Inc. company in meeting the project challenges (NOPSI) After nine months there, he began and demands of multiple clients has been two years of service in the United States tremendous. His expertise in the balancing Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was act of making certain those needs were met assigned to a special group of scientific and by the various disciplines was much appre- engineering personnel for Communications ciated. Command. His duties included preparing In celebration of over thirty-seven cost estimates and specifications and pro- years at NELSON, a dinner was held in viding criteria for design of power systems, Bob’s honor on March 7th. Senior mem- as well as onsite surveys to recommend for bers of our staff and several recent retirees the upgrade of power systems in Europe, gathered at Andrea’s to honor and congrat- the Mid East and Africa. ulate both Bob and his wife, Lynda, on a Following his military service, Bob re- long and successful career. Lynda was rec- turned to NOPSI for a three year stint up ognized for her patience and willingness to until joining our firm on December 23, “hold down the fort” for the Leaber family 1974. Being recognized as a leader, he was during Bob’s many business trips. The group was joined by Kenny Leaber, a rising Page 4 1st Quarter, 2012

who had successfully built the Suez Canal U. S. signed a treaty in 1977 providing for Panama Canal connecting the Mediterranean with the Gulf a 22 year period of transition, wherein the of Suez and the Red Sea in Egypt. Despite canal became the responsibility of the Re- Progress his prior success, his drive, his ability to public of Panama. Since December 31st of Over a three day period in late March, raise money and a personality adequate to 1999, Panama has operated the canal built Charles Nelson, Chairman of Waldemar S. accept the challenge, his fatal design flaw by the U. S., and soon thereafter began plan- Nelson & Co., Inc., travelled with about 100 was to attempt a sea-level canal with a tidal ning for the current expansion plans. engineering alumni from Georgia Tech to lock on the Pacific side, where tides were the Central American Republic of Panama known to range 20 feet. Suggestions by The New Locks to tour both the existing locks and the work others familiar with the Panamanian land- As with the original locks, it was in progress for the new locks scheduled for scape that a lock and lake system would realized that the secret to successful opera- completion in 2014. The physical size of work better were not heeded by de Lesseps, tion was a huge water management scheme the $5.2 billion project is amazing, and the and his sea level canal was abandoned in putting to best use the 90 inches of annual scope and impact of the project could re-de- 1903 after more than $200,000,000 was rainfall on the Caribbean side and 120 fine the term ‘world class’ for engineers for spent and over 22,000 lives lost to the hos- inches of annual rain on the Pacific side of generations to come. tile swampland’s multiple diseases. Amid efforts to re-start the project, History Panama declared its independence from A brief history of the Panama Colombia on November 3rd, 1903. On No- Canal would have to start in 1514, when Pe- vember 18th of that year, a treaty was drarias Davila, the founding governor of signed between Panama and the United what was to become Panama City, was States and plans were begun for the lock charged by the Spanish crown with the task and lake system which was inaugurated on of finding a way to connect the Caribbean August 15th, 1914. That herculean accom- and Pacific oceans. He had to limit his con- plishment relied heavily on the leadership nection to the Camino Real (Royal Road), of President Teddy Roosevelt, the age of which was used for 300 plus years to export steam and the ingenuity of the best engi- goods conquered by the ‘conquistadores’ neering talent available at the time. A re- back to Spain. In the period 1852-1855, a sounding success, the original Panama cross-isthmus railroad was built to provide Canal defined world shipping practices for Dry Cut Near Miraﬂores quicker, cheaper travel for Europeans and 85 years. East Coast Americans headed for the Cali- Following revisions to the US- Panama. The gravity drainage, once- fornia gold fields which had been discov- Panama treaty in 1935 and 1955, and due to through system of the original locks has ered in 1849. growing tensions over issues surrounding been modified to conserve water for the In 1878, a treaty between Colom- canal operations (including demonstrations new, larger locks. Lake Gatun, which was bia and France granted a 99 year concession in 1964 which led to deaths on both sides), created by the original project, is 85 feet to a French company formed to build a diplomatic moves were undertaken to plan above sea level. Lake Alajuela, further up canal across the province of Panama. This a new future for the canal. Presidents Omar in the mountains, provides additional water effort was led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Torrijos of Panama and Jimmy Carter of the management capability. The new locks

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1996, and elected a Director in 2003. Ken knowledge to the From the visitors’ platforms was then promoted to Senior Vice NELSON mechanical overlooking the work in progress, President in 2006, and became Corporate department. At NEL- THE CONSULTANT® one can see the ongoing activities Secretary in 2009. He assumed the role of SON, he has worked of over 7,000 people working on WALDEMAR S. NELSON AND COMPANY Executive Vice President in January of on several major proj- Incorporated the project. Numerous internation- Engineers and Architects 2011, and we are proud to announce Ken ects, in the Chemical, al contractors from around the 1200 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 523-5281 Fax:(504) 523-4587 as our new President, effective January 1, Oil and Gas, Pipeline, world are mobilized on the four www.wsnelson.com 2012. His patience, practical and positive and Mining indus- 2 Northpoint Dr., Ste. 300 segments of the work: deepening Houston, TX 77060-3235 attitude, coupled with his integrity and tries. Wayne was pro- Telephone: (281) 999-1989 Fax:(281) 999-6757 the Pacific and Atlantic approach willingness to take on new responsibilities moted to Assistant Vice President in 1993, channels; enlarging shipping chan- Waldemar S. Nelson, P.E. (1916-2005) Charles W. Nelson, P.E. Chairman will serve the company well as we move Vice President in 2000 and to Senior Vice Kenneth H. Nelson, P.E. President nels in Lake Gatun; constructing James B. Lane, P.E. Executive Vice President/Treasurer forward. President in 2006. Wayne’s experience has Virginia N. Dodge Secretary new locks on both oceans; and Wayne J. Hingle, P.E. Sr. Vice President Arthur J. Smith, III, P.E. Sr. Vice President served him well to manage both projects David R. Stewart, P.E. Sr. Vice President raising the level of Lake Gatun. Thomas W. Wells, P.E. Sr. Vice President and people; we appreciate his efforts and R. Kent Davis, P.E. Vice President James B. Lane, P.E. Engineers conducting the tour said Leanne M. Geohegan, P.E. Vice President Michael D. Harbison, P.E. Vice President Jim, a New Orleans native, graduated expect it will sustain him for the challenges Barton W. Harris, P.E. Vice President open cut excavation was costing Anthony D. Hoffman, P.E. Vice President ahead as Manager of Engineering in New Stephen O. Johns, P.E. Vice President from Tulane in 1974 in Civil Engineering $5 per cubic meter, and dredging Lyle F. Kuhlmann, P.E. Vice President Joseph R.Lawton, III P.E.,PMP Vice President where he was fourth in his class of one Orleans. Jack H. Neelis, II, P.E. Vice President was being done at $15 per cubic A. Pierre Olivier, P.E. Vice President Stephen M. Pumilia, P.E Vice President hundred engineering meter. Both dry and wet excava- William E. Rushing Jr., P.E. Vice President Clifton A..Snow, Jr.P.E. Vice President students. Prior to Stephen M. Pumilia, P.E. William F. Berg, P.E. Assistant Vice President tion requires serious blasting to Louis W. Conner, P.E. Assistant Vice President Robert W. Griffin, P.E. Assistant Vice President graduation, he worked Steve began his career at the company break some formations prior to Robert C. Olivier, A.I.A Assistant Vice President Stephen E. Prados, P.E. Assistant Vice President summers assisting in right after graduating from Tulane in 1976 R. Bradford Rogers, P.E. Assistant Vice President removal. Concrete placement was Wayne D. Talley, P.E. Assistant Vice President Ronald J. Villere, PMP Assistant Vice President highway design proj- with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. particularly interesting, as both Concrete Work ects. He continued His over 36 years of experience have aggregate and fresh water for the mix The Netherlands, and joined NELSON in his studies at Tulane spanned many clients, including a long will also be all gravity fed, but a system of the combined and expanded systems. design is chilled using ice and other the fall of 1978. His varied project experi- attaining an M.B.A. in term at One Shell Square. More recently, storage basins paralleling the new locks Traffic management for certain sections of means to lower the temperature of the ence served him well as he honed his skills May of 1976. The fol- he traveled to will allow conservation of 60% of the the system is now carried out to facilitate placed concrete and thus accept the heat of in engineering as well as gained strength in lowing month, he Australia and water passing through the new locks. Tour shipping patterns to maximize throughput, hydration temperature rise as the concrete overall company management. Charles began at NELSON as an Accountant. Kazakhstan in sup- guides providing information on this and will be modified when both small ves- is cured. This has eliminated the need for was promoted to Assistant Vice President Later crossing over to engineering, he port of overseas proj- aspect of the new locks said that environ- sels, Panamax class and New Panamax cooling water pipe systems such as are in 1980, Vice President in 1981 and took joined the massive support to the oil and ects. Steve was pro- mental issues were also considered in the class vessels are in transit in the canal and often used in massive concrete structures. on the role of Assistant Treasurer in 1983. gas industry which was booming in those moted to Assistant decision, due to the impact of surges of on Lake Gatun. In 1985, he became a Senior Vice years and continued on with a large variety Vice President in fresh water entering the Plans for U. S. Ports in the President, followed by a brief stint as of projects over the years. He made time 1993 and to Vice saline estuaries at either end New Panamax world Treasurer in 1986. That same year, Charles to earn yet another degree at Tulane – a President in 2006. of the locks. It was stated The anticipated completion was promoted to President – a role he con- Masters in Petroleum Engineering com- His role as Manager that this system of parallel of the new locks in Panama have tinued in for twenty-five challenging yet pleted in 1981. Jim was promoted to of Project Services honed his people skills, water storage basins had spurred every East Coast and Gulf rewarding years. Named Chairman of the Assistant Vice President in 1985, to Vice and we feel he is well positioned to assume been used on earlier barge Coast port in the United States Board in 2003, he is to be saluted and con- President in 1992 and Senior Vice his duties as Manager of the Mechanical canals in Europe, due to the capable of serving ocean going gratulated for “staying the course” with President in 1997. In 2000, Jim took a Department in New Orleans. need to conserve water ships to consider how they will expertise, style and humor. bold step for the firm, moving his family to there. adjust to the new locks at Panama. Texas and spearheading the Houston Anthony D. Hoffman, P.E. Much detail can be Bulk ships for grain, ore, crude Kenneth H. Nelson, P.E. office. Named Treasurer/CFO in January Tony joined our firm in November of found on the status of the oil, and refined petroleum prod- Ken graduated as a Civil Engineer of 2009, he shifted duties from engineering 1990. A 1987 graduate of the University of Panama Canal on their web- ucts will all allow economies of from Georgia Tech in 1977 and began with only to a broader management role. Jim Wyoming, earning site, www.pancanal.com, scale which justify new invest- NELSON in January of 1978. Having prior was elected a Director in January of 2011. his B.S. in Electrical including real time webcam ment. Container ships, cruise work experience during summer breaks at Effective January of 2012, we are pleased Engineering with a shots of ships using the ships and special vessels such as both our firm and to name Jim as Executive Vice President, a Computer Option, existing canal and work on car carriers capable of maximiz- Freeport Minerals, he tribute to his professional dedication and Tony began his the new locks. ing the capacity of the new system served as a survey skillful management. He will continue as career focused on A comparison of the are already planned or under con- crew field assistant, CFO. computer program- maximum vessel size for the struction. Waldemar S. Nelson & construction inspec- ming. Relocating original locks (Panamax Co., Inc. is pleased to be working tion team member, Wayne J. Hingle, P.E. to New Orleans, his vessels) and the increase in on several projects for public and drafter and a computer Wayne graduated from Louisiana Tech focus changed to size for the New Panamax is private clients on the Mississippi programmer. Earning in Mechanical Engineering in 1973 and electrical engineering. He has been a key shown on the following River and Gulf of Mexico ports kudos for his meticu- started with the company on October 3, member of the NELSON team at One Shell table. With the increased which are anticipating the new lous record-keeping 1983. With ten years’ worth of widely var- Square. Tony was promoted to Assistant traffic, annual cargo ton- commerce which will be available and attention to detail in his engineering ied prior experience, including chemical Vice President in 2006 and to Vice nages are expected to go as a result of the new Panama design, he was promoted to Assistant Vice plant and international oil and gas design President November 1, 2011. His under- from 322 million tons in Canal. President in 1992, to Vice President in and construction, he brought valuable standing of the technical and adminis- 2011to 600 million tons for 6 For an electronic version of the “Consultant” log on to www.wsnelson.com Page 1st Quarter, 2012