Background
Button, Joe Wade was born on October 19, 1944 in Nacagdoches, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Berry and Nora B. (Wade) Button.
consultant researcher civil engineer
Button, Joe Wade was born on October 19, 1944 in Nacagdoches, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Berry and Nora B. (Wade) Button.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1972. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1984.
Research engineer, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, Texas, 1972-1977;
assistant research engineer, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, 1977-1982;
associate research engineer, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, 1982-1991;
research engineer, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, since 1991. International engineering consultant. Chairman Expert Task Group Strategic Highway Research Program, Washington, since 1990.
Consultant National Cooperative Highway Research Board, since 1991.
President Brazos chapter Texas Society Professional Engineers, Bryan, 1982. Member Transportation Research Board, American Society for Testing and Materials, National Society Professional Engineers, Association Asphalt Paving Technologists (board directors), International Society Asphalt Pavements (secretary).
Married Shirley Lou Williams, July 3, 1964. Children: Tammy Annette, Wendy Jo.