Charles Robert Marek

Background

Marek, Charles Robert was born on May 8, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Marek and Helen (Potocky) Sams.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1963; Master of Science, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1967.

Career

Instructor of materials, engineering technical program, University of Illinois (sponsored by Illinois Division highways), summers 1965-1969; paving engineer (East-West Tollroad), Home L. Chastain & Associations, Decatur, Illinois, summer 1972; from research assistant to instructor, University of Illinois, 1962-1966; instructor and research associate, University of Illinois, 1966-1967; assistant professor, University of Illinois, 1967-1972; construction materials engineer, Vulcan Materials Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1972-1980; senior materials engineer, Vulcan Materials Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1980-1986; technical director, construction materials, Vulcan Materials Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1986-1996; principal materials engineer, Vulcan Materials Company, Birmingham, Alabama, since 1996.

Achievements

• Charles Robert Marek has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society for Testing and Materials, Transportation Research Board, National Stone Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, American Road and Transportation Builders Association (Paul F. Phelan memorial award 1998), Rotary (board directors Inverness chapter 1985-1988, 97-).

Interests

• Avocations: carpentry, auto repair, yard maintenance, reading.

Connections

Married Sunny L. Suhr. Children: Todd Charles, Trent Collin, Troy Clayton.

Father:

Charles Marek Sams

Mother:

Helen (Potocky) Sams

Spouse:

Sunny L. Suhr

child:

Troy Clayton Marek

child:

Trent Collin Marek

child:

Todd Charles Marek