Edward Richard Estes

Background

Estes, Edward Richard was born on March 2, 1925 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Edward Richard Senior and Mamie Cleveland (Bugg) Estes.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering, Tulane University, 1945; Master of Science, Virginia Polytech. Institute, 1948.

Career

Structural engineer, Baskerville & Son, Richmond, 1947-1948; assistant professor School Engineering, University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1948-1955; research engineer, American Institute Steel Construction, New York City, 1955-1960; director engineering, Florida Steel Corporation, Tampa, 1960-1966; director engineering department, Montague-Betts Company, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1966-1968; chief research engineer, American Iron & Steel Institute, New York City, 1968-1969; engineering manager, Republican Steel Corporation, Youngstown, Ohio., 1969-1972; construction engineering, Estes & Associations, Youngstown, 1972-1978; construction engineering, Estes & Associations, Norfolk, Virginia, since 1978; professor, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, 1978-1994; professor emeritus, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, 1994; chairman сivil engineering technical department, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1978-1984; associate dean college engineering and technical, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1984-1988. Technical consultant National Association Archt. Metal Manufacturers, since 1991.

Politics

When the Church as a body engages with political issues, it should follow the principles of Christian faith.

Views

Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts, share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.

Membership

With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Fellow American Society Civil Engineers (president Norfolk, Virginia chapter 1983-1984). Mem.Am. Welding Society (distinguished, section chairman 1986-1987, Armed Forces Davis Silver medal 1964), American Runway Engineers Association (secretary committee 15), American Society Testing and Materials, American Iron and Steel Institute (specification committee), Research Council on Structural Connections (chairman 1974-1979), Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, Cypress Point Country Club, Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Hood Lee, October 28, 1950. Children: Virginia Lee Zimmerman, Susan Page, Edward Richard III, Elizabeth Anne Hubben, William Thomas.

Father:

Edward Richard Senior Estes

Mother:

Mamie Cleveland (Bugg) Estes

Spouse:

Elizabeth Hood Lee

child:

Susan Page Estes

child:

Elizabeth Anne Hubben Estes

child:

Edward Richard III Estes

child:

Virginia Lee Zimmerman Estes

child:

William Thomas Estes