Rick

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Biography:

RICK D. STRONG, P.E.
DIRECTOR OF LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS

Rick D. Strong, P.E. joined the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in April 2017 as the Director of Licensing and Registration. In his current position as director, he oversees the review of all engineering applications, surveying applications, firm registrations, EIT and SIT certifications and renewals in the State of Texas. His Team reviews more than 8,000 PE, EIT, SIT, RPLS, LSLS, and Firm applications per year and handles the renewals for over 78,000 licensed Texas engineers and surveyors along with approximately 12,000 registered Firms.

Prior to his TBPELS employment, he enjoyed 33 years of experience in the Texas coal mining industry specializing in mining engineering and mine operations. Rick has been a licensed professional engineer in Texas since 1992.

He is a 1985 graduate from Texas A&M University with an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering.

He and his wife Cindy enjoy camping and outdoor activities with their large family of six grown children, ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

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Address:Texas, United States

Ed

Biography:

ED BRANNAN, P.E.
TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS

Ed Brannan is a Technical Engineering Specialist for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Ed has been a licensed and practicing engineer for 20 years, with over 25 years of engineering experience. After moving to Texas in 1999, he began working in the Construction Materials Engineering industry for commercial, municipal, and industrial projects in Central Texas. After 2008, he applied his skills to the utility scale renewable energy sector for a multi-disciplined engineering company. In February 2022, Ed joined the Board as a Technical Review Specialist. As part of the Licensing Department, he performs the technical review for applications submitted for licensure.

Ed has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University.

Address:Texas, United States

Brian

Biography:

BRIAN F WALTMAN, P.E.
TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS

Brian F. Waltman is a Technical Engineering Specialist for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Brian has been a licensed and practicing engineer for over 20 years, beginning his career after completing 5 years of active-duty service with the United States Army. His engineering experience includes working as a consultant for several years in the areas of land development and public works before entering the water and wastewater engineering utility industry in 2008. In May 2024, Brian joined the Board as a Technical Review Specialist. As part of the Licensing Department, he performs the technical review for applications submitted for licensure.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Brian is currently a dissertation candidate at the University of The Incarnate Word in San Antonio for a PhD in Education.