Richard James Van Bruggen

Background

Bruggen, Richard James Van was born on September 28, 1957 in Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States. Son of Richard and Jean Ellen (Murless) Van Bruggen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering cum laude, University of California at Los Angeles, 1980; Master of Science in Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1981.

Career

Civil engineer, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, 1981-1984; senior engineer, Harding Lawson Associations, Novato, California, 1984-1988; project engineer, Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., Walnut Creek, California, 1988-1989; independent consultant, Vallejo, California, since 1983. Lecturer Loyola Marymount U., Los Angeles, 1983-1984.

Achievements

• Richard James Van Bruggen has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking, snow skiing, swimming.

Connections

Married Laura Lin Lovgren, May21, 1983.

Father:

Richard Bruggen

Mother:

Jean Ellen (Murless) Van Bruggen

Spouse:

Laura Lin Lovgren