John Jerums was born in 1937 in Latvia. After leaving homestead in Latvia in 1943, John and his family moved with the "tide" of W.W.II throughout Europe. Family came to States in May, 1949. After 2 years in Mississippi, John and family relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he spent most of his early years in academia (Marquette U), engineering career, and association with ASCE (student chapter, 1955). John holds BSCE (1959) and MS (Theoretical Mechanics, 1967) from Marquette U, Milwaukee, WI. While employed by Boeing, he also attended U of Washington (1968-71) graduate school in a PhD program (theoretical and applied mechanics). Instructor in engineering math at Milwaukee Institute of Technology and in statics and dynamics at U of Wisconsin. His other credentials consist of PE in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Washington, including PLS in Wisconsin and Washington. John's career path is very broad and quite diverse. That is, his career path covers 6 years in municipal engineering (assistant city engineer, Cudahy, WI), 13 years in consulting engineering field (Donohue & Associates, Sheboygan, WI and Arvid Grant and Associates, Olympia, WA), and 22 years at Boeing in Space and Defense, Seattle, WA. Above career path has entailed experience in basic civil engineering, surveying, design of treatment facilities, tunnels, bridges, management, and in high tech structures technology at Boeing on programs such as SST, Minuteman III, Peacekeeper (MX missiles), Rail Garrison (missiles on trains), HML (mobile missiles), and advanced avionics. Currently and over the past 7 years John is principal engineer in structures technology on the F-22 stealth fighter program. For the past 27 years John and his wife reside in Lacey. He has raised two daughters, one being design and structures technology engineer at Boeing on B-2, Joint Strike Fighter, and F-22 programs. Avid supporter of Mariners, Seahawks, Huskies, and Golden Eagles (Marquette U). Grandpa to three grandchildren. Likes to play Nintendo 64 and PS2.

"One of the finest geotechnical minds in the Pacific Northwest." That's how clients and colleagues alike describe Gary Henderson, founder and principal of GeoEngineers and a respected engineering consultant for more than 30 years. Gary is best-known for his expertise in dewatering and marine projects, and his ability to find answers to seemingly impossible technical issues. His engineering creativity is showcased by the Point Loma outfall project in San Diego, where a 16-foot diameter pipeline runs several miles along the ocean floor in waters up to 400 feet deep. He also played a significant role as problem-solver designing a high retaining wall on a landslide stabilization project near 93rd Street North in Seattle. Another especially challenging project involved engineering control on the East Valley Wall for the City of Kent, where cuts over 100 feet deep were required to construct a major road. Gary earned both his B.S. (with high honors) and M.S. in civil engineering at New Mexico State University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Washington and Alaska. In 1980 he left his job at Dames and Moore to join two coworkers and form GeoEngineers. In 1989 he was responsible for founding the company's Tacoma office, where he still serves as principal in charge of the geotechnical group and brings in both domestic and international projects. He is a member of CECW, ASCE and Sigma Chi. Gary has helped make GeoEngineers a major player in the regional engineering and environmental community, boasting more than 200 employees in 11 offices from Alaska to California. The firm's success can be attributed in large part to Gary's visionary leadership, his uncanny grasp of geotechnical possibilities, and the outstanding long-term relationships he builds with clients.

Alanzo Charles Havens SR worked for Kansas Highway Dept. from 1956 until graduation from Kanas State University (KSU) in 1963. He married in 1959 and after 43 years of marriage, has 4 children and 2 grand children. While at Kansas Highway Dept. he worked on the first stretch of highway to be constructed under the 1956 Interstate Highway Bill. (I-70 from Topeka, KS to 16 miles west) After graduation Mr. Havens moved his family, wife and two children, to Kirkland, WA. He went to work for the Washington Highway Dept. working on construction of I-5 from Seattle to Everett. He also worked on the following projects: construction of I-405/SR 520 interchange, design and construction of I-405 from Bellevue to Bothell (Swamp Creek). He worked with Metro on the location and design of park and ride lots, flyer stops and HOV lanes in the I-5 and I-405 corridors. In the fall of 1977 he transferred to Headquarters Environmental Section in charge of preparation of Environmental Impact Statements statewide. Some of the projects included, I-705 in Tacoma, I-5 in Olympia, Hamilton St. in Spokane, SR-97 water grade route north of Wenatchee, and Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. From 1983 till 1988 worked in District 3 (Tumwater) Design and from 1988 till retirement worked in District 3 Construction Administration. Retired in 1993 after 30 years with WSDOT. Other Activities: Coached girls soccer for 18 years Assistant leader for Explorer Computer Post sponsored by WSDOT for 10 years Served various committee and board positions for Pacific Peaks Girl Scouts 24 years Member Kirkland Jaycees for 10 years Volunteer representative from Kirkland on the Forward Thrust Committee 3 years

 

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