Richard Shaul Woodruff

Background

Woodruff, Richard Shaul was born on March 22, 1913 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Lucian and Lena (Shaul) Woodruff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Alabama, 1937.

Career

Staff engineer, senior engineer, supervising engineer, Alabama Power Company, Birmingham, 1953-1976; manager hydro plant planning, Southern Company Superior vena cava syndrome, 1976-1978; project manager, hydroelectric engineer, Hendon Engineering Associations Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, since 1983.

Achievements

• Richard Shaul Woodruff has been listed as a noteworthy civil engineer, hydroelectric consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (director 1980-1983, Rickey medal 1972). Member Association State Dam Safety Officials, United States Committee on Large Dams, Distinguished Engineering Fellows College Engineering University Alabama.

Connections

Married Gwendolyn Elizabeth Roberson, June 11, 1914. Children: Michael Eugene, Richard Lucian.

Father:

Lucian Woodruff

Mother:

Lena (Shaul) Woodruff

Spouse:

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Roberson

child:

Michael Eugene Woodruff

child:

Richard Lucian Woodruff