The People of John Tyler Calendar and Annual Report 2009

“I will always be grateful to John Tyler
for helping me launch my career.”
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Tattered Soles, painting by Judy Fechino
Stefan Brooks, P.E.
When Stefan Brooks looks at a building, he sees more than just bricks
and mortar. He sees requests for proposals; site surveys; construction
documents; sediment and erosion control plans; building codes; countless
permits; appointments with clients, government officials and contractors;
and so many other details. As a licensed professional engineer with a
diverse background, Brooks knows that great developments take a lot of
planning and a lot of knowledge. As a student at John Tyler Community
College, Brooks earned an associate degree in architectural engineering
technology, a career studies certificate in surveying, and a career studies
certificate in transportation location and design. Engineering was such a
passion that he then went on to earn an engineering technology degree
at Old Dominion University. Now, Brooks uses all that knowledge to
design site development plans for commercial/industrial, single- and
multi-family residential, health care and educational clients. “John Tyler
afforded me the opportunity to attend a local college while gaining work
experience in the field of civil engineering,” says Brooks. “I remember
clearly my professor Edward Dail taking an interest in my future and
quickly becoming an influential mentor to me. The goals that he helped
me set were high, yet achievable. We charted a course for me that led to
a four year engineering degree from Old Dominion University and state
licensure as a Professional Engineer. Today, I am part of an established
civil design firm serving in a senior engineering/management position. I
will always be grateful to John Tyler for helping me launch my career.”
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