Background
Engebretson, Douglas Kenneth was born on November 5, 1946 in Dawson, Minnesota, United States. Son of Melvin Kenneth and Mary Louise (Jackson) Engebretson.
Engebretson, Douglas Kenneth was born on November 5, 1946 in Dawson, Minnesota, United States. Son of Melvin Kenneth and Mary Louise (Jackson) Engebretson.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Arizona, 1969.
Draftsman William B. Tabler, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, New York City, summer 1969, Wheeler Petterson Coffeen, Tucson, 1968-1969. Associate Alderman & MacNeish, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 1970-1978. President Tessier Associates, Springfield, since 1978.
Member Massachusetts Board Registration Architects, since 1996, chair, 2002—2008. Director National Council Architectural Registration Boards, 2000—2003, national secretary, 2003—2005, 2nd vice president, 2005—2006, 1st vice president, 2006—2007, president, 2007—2008, past president, 2008—2009. Director National Architectural Accrediting Board, since 2009.
Corporator Chicopee Savings Bank, Massachusetts, since 1996, trustee, 2000—2006, member board investment, 2005—2006, since 2008, director, since 2006.
Member Zoning Board Appeals, Southampton, Massachusetts, 1976—1984, Personnel Policy and Procedures Board, 1983—1985. Trustee Brightside Families and Chidren, West Springfield, 1992—1996. Trustee, board tribunes Station WGBY-television, Springfield, 1992—2001, chairman, 2000, Colony Club, since 2001, board governors, since 2002.
Board directors Sisters Providence Health Systems Foundation, 1999—2005. Treasurer Colony Club, since 2008. Trustee Bay Path College, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1991—2007.
Fellow: American Institute of Architects (national director 1986-1989, national secretary 1991-1992, president New England regional council 1985-1986, president western Massachusetts chapter 1980-1982, Richard Upjohn fellow 1992). Member: Massachusetts State Association Architects (president 1982-1983), Rotary 1985-1986, (Group Study Exchange award to Norway 1978).
Married Kathleen Stella Jefferies, June 14, 1969. Children: Leif Erik, Kristin Annual.