1976 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with special emphasis on Structural Engineering from the University of Nebraska - Omaha
1982 Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Nebraska - Omaha and Lincoln
Work Experience
1976 Crescent Iron Works - Structural Steel Fabricator. Chief Engineer with experience in weld design, weld inspection, and general steel fabrication techniques
1982 Structural Design Engineer for Kenneth D. Lathrum and Associates - Structural engineering for a variety of architectural projects including offices, churches, commercial and residential
1985 Engineering Systems Consultants, a subsidiary of Wilson Concrete (Currently Core Slab) - Precast, Prestressed Concrete Design - Promoted to Chief Engineer with a wide variety of prestressed concrete design including rigid frame structures, parking garages, and many other types of unique structure designs
1987 Schneider Structural Engineering, Inc. (SSE) - Started C. J. Schneider Structural Engineering Co.
1997 Established Schneider Sharples Corporation and integrated structural engineering offices: SSI in Dallas, Texas; ESE in Denver, Colorado; ESS in Portland, Oregon; and SSE in Omaha, Nebraska
Professional Organizations
PCI - Prestressed Concrete Institute - Active with PCI for nearly two decades. Previous member of the Seismic Committee. While on the Tolerance Committee published the current document on tolerances (MNL-135-00) with new emphasis on responsibility. While on the Connection Committee active with the creation of the connection design manual
NCEES - National Council of Engineering Examiners -Member of the Civil Engineering Examination Committee and the previous 2004 - 2008 Chairman of the NCEES Structural I Examination and the NCEES Structural II Examination Committees
AWS and AISC - American Welding Society and American Institute of Steel Construction - Has been a member for over two decades. Has remained current with welding technology since leaving Crescent Iron Works as Chief Engineer
ACI - American Concrete Institute - Recently acknowledged with a 25 year membership plaque
ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers
NSPE –National Society of Professional Engineers
Engineering Experience
General Structural Engineering: Thirty four years of structural engineering experience
Forensic: Involved in numerous investigative and expert witness projects due to broad background and experience
Heavy Industrial and Food Processing: Many large projects for major food processors including ConAgra, Tyson, IBP and many others
Specialized Engineering: Including rack design and development, specialized long span structures, manufactured structures, bin designs, manufactured component design and analysis, and construction support engineering
Structural and Civil Engineering Registrations
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