Background
Whitney,, Harold Tichenor was born on October 1, 1938 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Harold Tichenor and Ruth (Schomburg) Whitney.
Whitney,, Harold Tichenor was born on October 1, 1938 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Harold Tichenor and Ruth (Schomburg) Whitney.
Bachelor of Science, University Cincinnati, 1961. Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, 1969.
Soil testing technician United States Army Corps of Engineers, Cincinnati, 1956—1961. Foundation engineer Louisville, 1961—1963, E. D'Appolonia Associates, Pittsburgh, 1965—1969. Department manager Law Engineering Testing Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1969—1972.
Foundation consultant Atlanta, 1972—1973. Project manager, foundation consultant Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Project, 1973—1985. Project director Dade County Transportation Improvement Program, Miami, Florida, 1977—1982.
Assistant vice president Law Engineer Testing Company, since 1977. Director, 1979—1981; president, director Law/Geoconsult International, 1982—1985. NIKE/DERP hazardous waste program, since 1985.
Guest lecturer numerous University. Board directors Murphey Candler Youth Sports, 1975—1982, Atlanta Ballet Company, since 1982.
Member of Delta Tau Delta, Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, Sigma Xi, American Public Transit Association, International Society Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society of Civil Engineers (committee on earth retaining structures 1971-1982), Atlanta Sports Collectors (director).
Married Doris Guinevere Phillips, June 16, 1961. Children: Gregory Alan, Jennifer Lynn.