Willis Lavern Walker

Background

Walker, Willis Lavern was born on December 2, 1946 in Dunigan, Missouri, United States. Son of Willis E. and Louise (Kays) Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1984; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1981.

Career

Civil engineer, Corps Engineers, Tulsa, 1974-1983; chief geotechnology engineer, Shive-Hattery Engineers, Iowa City, Iowa., 1985-1987; chief engineer, Mikon Corporation, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1987-1988; senior geotechnology engineer, Black and Veatch Engineers, Kansas City, Missoury, 1988-1991; civil engineer, Corps Engineers, Tulsa, since 1991; chief soils design and dam safety section, Corps Engineers, Fort Worth, since 1991.

Achievements

• Willis Lavern Walker has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Association State Dam Safety Officials, International Society Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers, Society American Military Engineers.

Connections

Married Lois A. Arvin, August 16, 1975 (divorced 1986).

Father:

Willis E. Walker

Mother:

Louise (Kays) Walker

Spouse:

Lois A. Arvin