Sunday, September 29, 2013

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 10/1/13

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 10/1/13:

0700-0800: Open Forum. We'll do introductions as usual, but with more time available to cover topics of interest, especially any networking needs that we might be able to help you with.

2. UPCOMING SPEAKERS:

10/1/13 (this week): Open Forum.
10/8/13: TBD. If you have a speaker in mind, or you'd like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know at panicciaj@aol.com.

3.  GRAD RECRUITER SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR CLIENT OPENING:

Cal Addison (USMA '93) writes as follows:

I work with a company called The Sterling Group and we are an executive recruiting firm. We are conducting a search for a Field Sales Engineer for a company in Evergreen. The owner of the business loves the former officer background.
 
Field Sales Engineer, Report directly to the president. Responsibilities include account / territory management, lead generation and follow-up, partner (channel) interfacing and training. Engineering degree and/or background required (Electrical / Mechanical preferred).

The owner values our experience as former Military Officers. The compensation is competitive.

If you are interested please email me your resume and let me know when you are available to talk.

Regards,
Cal Addison
caddison@sterlingrecruitinggroup.com


4.  GRAD SEEKING POSITION:

Dale Bodman (USMA '77) writes as follows.  His resume is also pasted in, below.  Please contact Dale directly if you can offer advice, assistance, a referral, or know of an opening or other opportunity that might fit.

I am looking for a management position for a company that can utilize my experience in environmental, engineering, construction or design. I also have many years of operational experience for engineering firms.
Thanks,
Dale
dalebodman@hotmail.com


 
 
Dale Bodman, PE
 
4525 Fairway Lane § Broomfield, Colorado
Cell: (760) 845-4657 §  Dalebodman@hotmail.com

 

 
Engineering Vice President
 
Executive Management |Change Management | Operations Management
 
Utilize an equal blend of vision, strategy and execution to address environmental challenges  

 

Engineering Director / Vice President with success in public and private sector environmental engineering, engineering design and services, remediation, construction design and project management. Decisive business growth strategist and adaptable leader with superior integrity who shifts direction quickly to address changes in project and priorities. Gifted communicator who excels under pressure in fluid, multicultural environments and builds trust through sincere engagement and exemplary leadership, earning a well-regarded reputation.

 

 
Radioactive Waste Engineering | Property Remediation | Investigations
Construction Management |Turn-Around Operations | Change Management | Engineering Design
Organizational Development | Environmental Engineering | Remedial Engineering | Strategy Development
 

 

® Directed engineering team in the $100M engineering, construction and certification of low-level radioactive waste facility– the first facility licensed in 30 years.

 

® Directed engineering team in an $11M remediation project leading development, plan set design, construction contracting, job site inspection and quality control– completed $100,000 under budget.

 

® Directed operational budgets of $12M - 120 staff engineering offices. Successfully managed business development, client management, strategic planning and profit/loss– increased gross revenues 15%.

 

“Dale has a can-do attitude and leadership style that makes people want to give 110%.  

He has always been one of those ‘go-to guys’ in the organization who can take on the tough issues and

 effortlessly move them across the goal line.”  ~ Senior Project Manager at Alton Geoscience

 

Professional Experience

PRINCIPAL

emb / Boulder, Colorado                                                                                                                          January 2012 - Present

Principal of a consulting company providing environmental, engineering, design and construction services to the energy and oil and gas industry. 

 

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Waste Control Specialists / Valhi, Dallas, Texas                                                                                  February 2011 - October 2012

 

Directed the engineering, construction and certification of a low-level radioactive waste facility totaling $100M, the first such facility licensed in 30 years. Hired and developed a corporate engineering department to support all engineering functions and procedures for nuclear quality level one work.

 

§ Accountable for design, maintenance, engineering and construction of facilities, major capital projects and work of engineering subcontractors at the facility. 

 

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING / VICE PRESIDENT

Cameron-Cole, LLC, Boulder, Colorado                                                                                               August 2006 - September 2010

 

For a national engineering and environmental firm, directed and lead a team of engineers in the development, design and construction of environmental engineering projects– property remediation, air quality engineering services and construction management.  Directed company engineering plan set designs, construction permitting process, contractor bid packages, engineering project cost estimation, construction contracting, job site inspection and quality control. 

 

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§ Acquired and managed an $11M two-year remediation project, the largest remediation project for the company.

§ Prepared business plans and led operation and marketing efforts to launch new remedial engineering technology.

§ Saved the client $100,000 through strategic management of a major remediation construction project contract.

 

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES

EEI, Carlsbad, California                                                                                                                                        August 2005 - July 2006

 

Managed an office of engineers and geologists performing environmental remediation and geotechnical engineering services throughout the Western U.S. Conducted marketing of services to public agencies, including Orange County Transportation Authority. Supported design and calculations for earth structures and environmental cleanup systems, provided project and program management, and managed company financials. 

 

VICE PRESIDENT

U.S. Laboratories / Bureau Veritas, San Diego, California                                                                             June 2003 - June 2005

 

Operational Leader for three offices performing remediation, geotechnical, special inspection, and environmental and material testing engineering services. Accountable for a combined operating budget of $12M and 120 staff including profit and loss, business development, client management and implementation of company business and strategic plans. 

 

§ Increased gross revenue 15% with a 13% profit margin by expanding regional base to three operational offices and winning long-term construction services contracts and large casino project material testing and inspection services.

§ Obtained needed certification to expand the business in California and implemented operational management controls for projects and financial tracking.

 

VICE PRESIDENT

Professional Service Industries, Inc., San Diego, California                                                                              May 2000 - May 2003     

Tendered management and leadership control of $3.5M operating budget with responsibility for P&L for the region and technical counsel for business development and high-profile environmental projects.  For the national engineering company was operational manager of two offices providing engineering / environmental service to the building industry. 

 

§ Recruited to turn-around poorly performing operations and implement a long-term marketing plan to support the business and strategic plan for the region. Implemented a shared client database to increase cross sale of services.

 

MANAGING DIRECTOR to VICE PRESIDENT

Leighton and Associates, Inc., Irvine, California                                                                                          February 1995 - May 2000

 

Controlled $10M operating budget and 110 engineer, geologist and scientist staff.  Provided engineering, environmental remediation and geotechnical services to municipalities and the residential land development industry as operations manager for the company’s largest regional office.  Tended regional operations, strategic business plans, development and growth and long-term vision.  Served on Board of Directors to promote the board and investor relations.

 

§ Increased gross revenues 12% with a profit margin of 21% while leading change management and organizational development to reorganize major company offices. 

§ Re-engineered the organization corresponding to the corporate vision to offer services to a broader client range and to implement quality control measures that reduced legal claims on land development projects.

 

Early Career Experience

Alton Geoscience , Vice President of Engineering and Remediation, Irvine, California  

Mobil Oil Corporation, Project Engineer and Design in Environmental and Construction, Los Angeles, California 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Captain, Construction and Facilities Design, North Carolina and Hawaii

 

Education | Licenses | Certifications

Master of Science (M.S.) - Engineering, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, California,  

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Science and Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

 

Professional Engineer: Virginia (Registered P.E. #013330); California (Registered Civil #C043241); Washington (Registered Civil #232-01); Colorado and Texas (Registered Civil); Registered Environmental Assessor I/II (#00131/#20193); California General Contractor License-A (Hazardous Materials); Engineer in Training (EIT):

 

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Pennsylvania; Advanced Trainings: OSHA Hazardous Materials Health and Safety Training (40 hours); Annual HAZWOPR Refresher (8 hours); Radiation Officer Qualified

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

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