Structural Engineers Association of Texas

AWARD RECIPIENTS

SEAoT regularly identifies individuals for several prestigious awards including the Anders Award, the SEAoT Service Award, the Wilbur C. Schoeller Award, and, new in 2022, the Young Member Service Award (Click here for information about these awards). The recipients of recent awards are listed here.

Wilbur C. Schoeller Award Recipient – 2022

Thomas W. Taylor, P.E.

Thomas Taylor joined Frank Chappell & Associates, the predecessor firm of Datum, upon graduation from The University of Texas at Austin. Due to Mr. Chappell’s failing health, Mr. Taylor assumed leadership of the company and incorporated the firm as Datum Engineers. Since that time, under his leadership, Datum has grown into one of the most respected structural engineering firms in Texas. Some of Mr. Taylor’s many noteworthy projects include the Dallas Convention Center, the Irving Convention Center, Parkland Hospital, and One Atlantic Center. Mr. Taylor is known in the industry and professional circles as a design-oriented innovator, receiving numerous awards and honors. In addition to his professional work and accomplishments, Mr. Taylor is very active in civic affairs, volunteering for numerous boards and councils in the Dallas area.

SEAoT Young Member Service Award Recipient – 2022

Joseph Gerke, P.E.

Joseph is the Dallas Chapter’s Young Member Chair where he has fostered the growth and participation of younger members for the past couple of years. Joseph is a Structural Engineer in Dallas, Texas and has provided structural engineering services on a variety of projects involving wood, steel, and masonry. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Arts in Management from Dallas Baptist University.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

Wilbur C. Schoeller
	2022 – Thomas W. Taylor, P.E. 2021 – Randall W. Poston, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., 2019 – Dennis Paul 2018 – Kishor Mehta, Ph.D., NAE, Dist. M ASCE, F. SEI 2017 – Jose Guerra, P.E.F. NSPE, F. ASCE 2016 – John Breen, Ph.D., P.E 2015- John Schwab, P.E. 2014 – Michael D. Engelhardt, Ph.D., P.E., P.E. RMT 2013 – Davy Beicker, P.E. RMT 2012 – Peter Larson, P.E., SECB 2011 – Stan Caldwell, P.E., SECB, F.ASCE, F.SEI, F.AEI 2010 – Richard Klingner, Ph.D., P.E. 2009 – Paul J. Rielly P.E., S.E. 2008 – Joseph Kallaby, P.E. 2007 – Robert Navarro, P.E. 2006 – Stephen Campbell, P.E. 2005 – Joe Luke, P.E. 2004 – Melvin Danysh, P.E. 2004 – Charles Lundy, P.E. 2003 – Larry Griffis, P.E. 2002 – Lawrence Calvetti, M.S., P.E. 2001 – Bill L. Gunnin, Ph.D., P.E. 2000 – Richard W. Furlong, P.E., Ph.D.
Young Member Service Award
	2022 – Joseph Gerke, P.E.
SEAoT Distinguished Service Award
	2021 – Charles Hammond, P.E., S.E. 2019 – William “Whit” Smith, P.E. 2018 – Robert (Bob) Lanser, P.E. and Frank Neal 2017 – Justice Edge, P.E. 2016 – William (Bill) Kelm, P.E 2015 – Ismael Legarreta 2014 – Paul Gugenheim 2013 – Joseph (Joe) Kallaby, P.E. S.E., D.OE 2012 – Danny Anderson, P.E. 2011 – Gary P. Ten Eyck, P.E. 2010 – Ruben Ponce, Jr., P.E.., SECB. 2009 – Sam White, P.E. 2008 – Lee Walden, P.E.
Anders Award
	2007 – Charles Beutnagel 2003 – Bob Tieman, P.E. 2002 – Jon Jelinek, P.E. 2001 – Davy Beicker, P.E. 2000 – Stanley D. Agee

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