50 Years of Engineering Excellence Brochure

KENNETH A. YOUNG, P.E.
Years Of Service 1961-1982
A civil engineering graduate from the Indiana Institute of Technology,
Ken Young was a key structural and foundation engineer for the firm. His
design accomplishments included the Tyrone, Philipsburg, Houtzdale
and Altoona treatment plants. Knowledgeable in dam design, he helped
engineer the Laurel Creek and Straight Run dams and upgrade of the
Altoona Horseshoe Curve reservoir complex. Young joined the Board of
Directors in 1974.
ARTHUR P. HARSHBARGER, P.L.S.
Years Of Service 1954-1984
Art Harshbarger was one of the original employees of the firm.
Starting out as an apprentice draftsman and survey party chief,
he progressed from chief-of-surveys to the firm’s administrative
manager. He joined the Board of Directors in 1971.
RICHARD H. BULGER, JR., P.E.
Years Of Service 1965-1982
In 1965, Dick Bulger began work after graduating with a civil
engineering degree from Penn State University. Specializing in sanitary
engineering, he represented numerous municipal clients including the
Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority, Northern Blair County Sewer Authority,
Central Blair County Sanitary Authority, Houtzdale Borough Sewer Authority and
Tyrone Borough Sewer Authority. Bulger joined the GD&F Board of Directors in
1971 and served as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
1973
Central Blair County Sanitary Authority
Wastewater Treatment Facility
1971/2001
Horseshoe Curve
Water Treatment Facility
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