Tennessee Section Branch Presidents
Chattanooga Branch President | Caroline Meacham | E.I.T.
Firm: Sargent & Lundy
Phone: [423] 463-4526
Caroline graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a minor in Spanish Language. While at UTC she held the Secretary and Vice President positions with the ASCE Student Chapter. She enjoyed organizing meetings, site tours, volunteer opportunities, and maintained the chapter's social media. She also participated in the 2018 and 2019 ASCE Southeastern Competitions which involved the design and fabrication of a concrete canoe and many other teamwork competitions. After graduating, Caroline began working at TDOT as a Transportation Project Specialist in roadway design. After 2 years at TDOT, Caroline has switched career paths and now works at Sargent & Lundy in Transmission Line Design. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and being outside.
Holston Branch President | Richard Beck I P.E.
Firm: Eastman Chemical Company
Phone: [423] 229-6251
Richard is a Structural Engineer at Eastman where he focuses on structural design, standards, and corporate facility siting at chemical manufacturing sites in the US and around the globe. Richard earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He has been involved in ASCE since his time in college, holding officer positions at the University of Tennessee ASCE Student Chapter in addition to holding the previous position of Vice President at the Holston Branch of ASCE. Richard enjoys golf, DIY projects and spending time with family.
Nashville Branch President | Kenneth Perkins | P.E.
Firm: Benesch
Phone: 615-370-6079
Kenneth is a Transporation Engineer at Benesch. Prior to joining Benesch, Kenneth worked as a Design Engineer for RPM Tansportation Consultants and KCI Technologies where his focus was on traffic signal design, roadway and intersection improvements designs. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee State University. Kenneth also obtained a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering from Tennessee State University. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, working out and golfing.
Knoxville Branch President | Jenny Retherford | P.E.
Firm: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Phone: [865] 974-2682
Jenny is wonderful!
West Tennnessee Branch President | Marvin Brown | P.E.
Firm: Pickering Firm, Inc.
Phone: [901] 726-0810
Marvin is awesome!