The Complete Pei History of Nspe
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National Society of Professional Engineers Professional Engineers in Industry (PEI) 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 http://www.nspe.org/pei [email protected] THE COMPLETE PEI HISTORY OF NSPE Prepared by the PEI History Committee THE COMPLETE PEI HISTORY OF NSPE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Complete PEI History of NSPE was planned as far back as 2007 when Bob Becnel was asked to Chair the PEI History Committee. The Committee at the time was given two charges: 1) create a static document of the history since the previous publication in 1997; 2) digitize and collect PEI material. During the time since, the Committee published a supplement entitled 75 Years of PEI in Missouri (1937-2012) which was released in August 2012. The purpose of the supplement evolved as a result of the wealth of information available for a dedicated Missouri PEI history. Taking on this project was never supposed to be over five years’ worth of effort, however, several hurdles popped up along the way. These were good things. Many of the PEI periodicals were provided by long time editor and publisher for PEI, Steve Storts; Jason Krohn of Chicago provided ten years’ worth of the Engineering Times and other material; and the discovery of the Hathitrust Project which developed a rich collection of PEI materials that were very helpful. Discovery of the Hathitrust Project alone, likely added another two years to the project along with some time to work out a contract between NSPE and Hathitrust. Additionally, many hours of time were spent at the Washington University Olin Library and St. Louis University Pius XII Library in St. Louis due to fine facilities and a rich repository of PEI material. Acknowledgement of the many individuals that helped with this document is identified herein. The willingness of NSPE staff members Arthur E. Schwartz (Deputy Executive Director) for contract support; the PEI EB for approval to purchase some past PEI newsletters from Black Rose; and the PEI Chairs along the way that kept the Committee alive when it was evident that the process was very slow – John Wall, Jonn Nebbe, Rich Buchanan, Curt Beck and Stephen Hutti. Several members provided or loaned personal archives, furnished email interviews, made themselves available via telephone, and responded with clarifications along the way. The following are to be specifically acknowledged: Mark Brumbach, Stephen Hutti, Denis Fessler, Douglas Benner, Curtis Beck, Clyde Nagata, Gale Sights, Glenn Landguth, Rick Fazio, Ken Roy, and Steve Storts, long time editor and publisher of the PEI periodicals. Most notably, Neerali J. Desai, P.E. labored through the entire document for several months to correct grammar, typos and tense throughout. I am truly grateful. Lastly, Erin Garcia, in the NSPE headquarters has always been available to support PEI’s members and found time to dig through the NSPE archives when requested. Her help and devotion through the years on behalf of the members and officers are the reason why we can have such a focused organization that serves the best interest of its members. Her help has been instrumental during the entire PEI History Committee’s work. NSPE PEI History Committee Bob Becnel, P.E., F.NSPE – Editor December 2013 2 THE COMPLETE PEI HISTORY OF NSPE CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 2 CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 THE EARLY YEARS................................................................................................................................................... 6 THE COMMITTEE YEARS ....................................................................................................................................... 17 EARLY PRACTICE DIVISION YEARS ........................................................................................................................ 37 PRACTICE DIVISION PROJECTS ............................................................................................................................. 49 AMERICAN QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY INSTITUTE ............................................................................................................ 49 CAREER ASSET MANAGER ............................................................................................................................................... 50 CONGRESSIONAL FELLOW .............................................................................................................................................. 52 DERGULATIONS OF UTILITIES ........................................................................................................................................... 53 EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, LTD. (EAL) .............................................................................................................................. 53 ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................................. 56 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 60 GUIDELINES TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................................................... 62 INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUP .......................................................................................................................................... 64 INDUSTRY RELATIONS PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................... 68 INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING AWARD ................................................................................................................................. 72 METRIC CONVERSION ................................................................................................................................................... 73 PATENT INVENTION PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................... 74 PEI HANDBOOK ........................................................................................................................................................... 75 PEI HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................... 75 PROFESSIONAL EDGE .................................................................................................................................................... 77 SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................................. 78 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................................. 81 SUSTAINING SPONSOR PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................... 83 VALUE ENGINEERING .................................................................................................................................................... 88 VIRTUAL UNIVERSITIES .................................................................................................................................................. 88 WOMEN IN PEI ........................................................................................................................................................... 89 YOUNG ENGINEERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 91 INTEREST GROUP YEARS ...................................................................................................................................... 96 COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 99 SLIDE SHOWS ............................................................................................................................................................. 102 BROCHURES .............................................................................................................................................................. 102 PERIODICALS ............................................................................................................................................................. 103 PUBLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 104 ARTICLE BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................................... 107 ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................................................................. 114 RECOGNITION .................................................................................................................................................... 120