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A full-time staff of over 100 people dedicated exclusively to structural engineering gives us the capability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments and fulfill demanding schedules.
  Robert E. Haynes, P.E., Chairman of the Board  
 
Gene Haynes is one of the founding members of Haynes Whaley Associates. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1966 from The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Gene has over 35 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems, specializing in the industrial and retail project sectors. Gene was a forerunner in the technical development of tilt-up construction and is an active member of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and the American Concrete Institute Committee 551, which provides industry-wide standards and practice guidelines for tilt-up concrete buildings.
 
  Larry E. Whaley, P.E., President  
 

Larry Whaley is one of the founding members of Haynes Whaley Associates. Larry directs the administrative and marketing activities of the firm. He leads the firm in striving for creativity, sound engineering, and team collaboration. Larry’s education includes a Master of Science in Engineering in 1971 from Rice University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Highest Distinction in 1968 from University of Kentucky. He has over 30 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems.

 
  Mark A. Thompson, P.E., LEED AP, Executive Vice President  
 

Mark Thompson joined Haynes Whaley Associates in 1977, one year after the firm's founding. His education includes a Master of Science in Structural Engineering in 1975 and a Bachelor of Science with Highest Honors in Civil Engineering in 1973, both from The University of Texas at Austin. With over 29 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems, Mark was responsible for opening the firm's Reston (Washington, DC) office in 1986. Mark is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, a program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

  
  John D. Rohrer, P.E., Executive Vice President  
 
John has over 30 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems. He received a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1973 from The University of Texas at Austin. John manages a personnel group of engineers and drafting staff which work together continuously to assure high-quality design on each project produced. His work includes the NASA Sonny Carter Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, which won the 1997 Texas Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award by the Texas Section American Society of Civil Engineers.
  
  Robert R. Tyler, P.E., Executive Vice President  
 
Robert Tyler has over 25 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1979. Robert’s role as principal of the firm is to oversee all structural engineering design and production within his group of engineers and draftspersons. In December 2002, Robert was instrumental in the founding of Structures + Haynes Whaley, a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certified by the State of Texas, which was founded to provide a highly qualified minority firm for public and institutional projects.
 
  Wally B. Ford, P.E., Executive Vice President  
 

Wally has over 28 years of experience in the planning and design of structural systems for commercial buildings. He specializes in high-rise design, having been involved in the design of numerous buildings of more than 25 stories. Wally earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree and Master of Civil Engineering degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas. He is dedicated to education and contributes to the architecture and engineering community by teaching a variety of courses. He served as a lecturer for structural courses in the Architecture Department of Rice University for ten years.

  
  Ronald Y. Chen, P.E., Vice President  
 
Ronald joined Haynes Whaley Associates in 1984. He has 21 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems. He received a Master of Science in Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1981, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan in 1976. Ronald collaborates with a group of engineers and drafting staff to manage project production.
  
  Charles W. Eggert, Jr., P.E., Associate Vice President  
 
Charles joined Haynes Whaley Associates in 1989. He has 21 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems. He received a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and a Bachelor of Architecture, both in 1982 from The University of Texas at Austin. Charles collaborates with a group of engineers and drafting staff to manage project production
 
  Frank Ah-Loy Lo , P.E., Vice President  
 
Frank joined Haynes Whaley Associates in 1992. He has 15 years of experience in the planning and design of building structural systems. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1986 and a Master of Science in Engineering in 1988, both from Texas Tech University. Frank collaborates with a group of engineers and drafting staff to manage project production.
 
  Kent Penrod, Associate Vice President  
 
Kent joined Haynes Whaley Associates in 1981. He performs and manages project design, coordination, and construction administration. Kent has over 21 years of experience in the planning and design of structural systems for new buildings as well as the renovation and modification of existing buildings, including educational facilities, office buildings, warehouses, and distribution centers.
 
  Donnie N. Walton, P.E., Associate Vice President  
 
With over 35 years of experience in structural engineering and architectural design, Donnie specializes in structural failure analysis, structural evaluations, and structural repair and restoration of existing facilities. He received a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1969 from The University of Texas at Austin. Donnie joined Haynes Whaley Associates in 1988.
 
  Tan D. Tran, P.E., Associate Vice President  
 
Tan serves as a Project Engineer for Haynes Whaley Associates. He performs engineering design, coordination, and construction administration. Tan earned a Master of Science in Structural Engineering in 1989 and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1987 from The University of Texas. He has over 13 years of experience in the planning and design of structural systems, including performance halls, convention centers, and recreation centers; mid- to high-rise office buildings; and educational and healthcare facilities.