30-year U.S. Army Engineer District veteran named civil works program manager
October 21, 2014
Memphis, TN – Tom Minyard has joined Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., as the civil works program manager. Prior to joining Barge Waggoner, Minyard served as Engineering and Construction (E&C) Division Chief for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAED)-Memphis District.
This 135-person employee base was led by Minyard to provide engineering analysis, designs, and services to District customers, partners, and stakeholders. Before the E&C Division, he held various positions in multiple USAED locations (Savannah, Georgia.; Little Rock, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; Vicksburg, Mississippi).
At Barge Waggoner, Minyard’s responsibilities include the advancement of the firm’s strategic direction as it relates to its Civil Works program for local, state and federal governments. His areas of technical interest include flood risk reduction, navigation, eco-system restoration, and emergency response. He will be based in the Memphis office of the firm which has locations in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio.
“Barge Waggoner has been performing these types of services in multiple markets in the past,” said Paula Harris, chief marketing officer and executive vice president. “We see this as an opportunity to bring what we have been doing for years for major clients underneath one umbrella and one leadership so that we can be more strategic in how we are serving our clients.”
“This is a challenging and exciting transition that provides an excellent opportunity to leverage 31 years of civil works experience with Barge Waggoner’s capabilities to deliver water resources solutions and improve the quality of life for our customers and stakeholders,” said Minyard. “I am excited to be here.”
Minyard has a Master Degree in Civil Engineering as well as a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Mississippi. Minyard serves as Deacon at Grace Bible Church in Olive Branch, Miss. and enjoys several hobbies such as golfing, hunting and fishing.
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. is a professional services firm that includes engineers, architects, landscape architects, and surveyors employed in offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio and Georgia. Founded in 1955, the firm is ranked No. 171 in the 2014 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list.
Visit Barge Waggoner’s website for more information: www.bargewaggoner.com.
Submitted by Paula Harris of BWSC Inc.