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POSITION: President
EDUCATION: University of Alabama 1967-1971, Department of Civil Engineering
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION: LEED Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- Council of American Structural Engineers - Past Chair
- American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama - Past President
- Structural Engineers Association of Alabama
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Alabama Preservation Alliance
- Pre-Engineering Advisory Committee of Birmingham-Southern College Norton Board
- Advisory Board of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering for The University of Alabama at Birmingham
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
- Girl's Incorporated of Central Alabama - Trustee and Board of Directors, Past President
- United Way of Central Alabama - Agency Impact Committee
- Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Birmingham Business Journal - 1991 Top 10 Women
- The Women's Network - Past President
- Cahaba Girl Scout Council Council - 1994 Women of Distinction
CAREER SUMMARY: Lowell attended the University of Alabama and obtained her first engineering job in 1970 as a summer employee of Rust International. The following year, she began working for Hudson & Associates, a small consulting structural engineering firm, and continued to take classes at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She worked for that firm and as a consultant to other structural engineering firms until 1981. During that period, she designed parking garages, malls, medical, educational and commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. Lowell is a founding member of Christy/Cobb, Inc., which was formed in 1981. The firm initially focused on residential and commercial projects serving architectural clients. Over the years, Lowell has developed her management skills functioning as the prime design professional on many projects. While structural design of architectural projects remains a strong interest, her technical skills have expanded to include industrial facilities, municipal and special structures, renovation and historic preservation. Her clients now include owners, state and local governmental agencies, engineers and contractors as well as architects.
POSITION: Senior Engineer
EDUCATION: BSCE Auburn University
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: Alabama
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Welding Society
- Construction Specification Institute
- Structural Engineers Association of Alabama
CAREER SUMMARY: Gray began his career with Hallmark and Bachus Engineering, later to become Bachus Engineering and Construction. In 1982 he joined Harbert Construction, a Birmingham based general contractor. At Harbert he worked as a civil/structural engineer in Harbert Construction Company’s industrial division. Project involvement included design of facilities for wastewater, geothermal power, co-generation plants and coal mining operations. Gray joined Christy/Cobb in 1989. At Christy/Cobb he has worked as a structural engineer for projects involving residential, commercial, educational and industrial construction. He has been involved in numerous design build projects consisting of deep foundation systems and excavation bracings for below-grade structures.
POSITION: Project Engineer
EDUCATION: BSCE University of Maryland
BSM Tulane University
MFA University of TexasPROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: Alabama
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- Structural Engineers Association of Alabama
- Society of Women Engineers
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Chi Epsilon
CAREER SUMMARY: Cheryl joined Christy/Cobb as a structural engineer in 2004 after receiving her Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. While seeking her degree, she interned in the structural department of Wallace, Montgomery and Associates in Baltimore and spent much of her time there performing bridge inspections. Cheryl also has over ten years professional experience as a properties artisan and furniture carpenter most recently for Center Stage, a professional theatre company in Baltimore.
William Utsey
POSITION: Project Engineer
EDUCATION: BSCE University of Alabama
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: Engineer Intern, Alabama
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
CAREER SUMMARY: Will joined Christy/Cobb in 2007 after graduating from the University of Alabama. While seeking his degree, he worked as an Intern with a civil/structural engineering firm located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He gained experience working as an Undergraduate Environmental Research Assistant in Champaign, Illinois through the University of Alabama.
POSITION: Senior CAD Manager
EDUCATION: Jacksonville State University; Jefferson State Junior College - Art Major
CAREER SUMMARY: Allen specialized in commercial art for five years prior to joining D.L. Graphics, where his responsibilities included the creation of architectural renderings and models. He joined The Ritchie Organization in 1979 as Designer and Photographer and was a member of the design team for projects such as the East Wing for Baptist Medical Center Princeton, the Eye Foundation Hospital and the Harris Building. Allen joined Christy/Cobb in 1984 as a Draftsman and also serves as the company's photographer.
POSITION: IT Manager
EDUCATION: BSCE Drexel University
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- Engineering Council of Birmingham - Past President, 2003 Distinguished Service Award Winner, Webmaster
- Alabama Society of Professional Engineers - Past President
- Society of Women Engineers - 2003 National Conference Treasurer, 2003 College of Fellows
WebmasterCAREER SUMMARY: Michelle's experience prior to joining Christy/Cobb, Inc. included working with a computer analysis group specializing in nuclear projects for United Engineers and Contractors, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and establishing a central computer center for on-site engineers at Seabrook Nuclear Station in New Hampshire. She later joined Control Data Corporation in Boston as a Technical Applications Representative with responsibilities ranging from installation of CAD systems, on-site customer training, and continued customer support. Michelle joined Christy/Cobb in 1986 as a project engineer responsible for structural design of commercial, residential and industrial projects. She currently functions as the firm's IT Manager and is responsible for evaluating and procuring the firm's hardware and software. She is proficient in the use of the firm's administrative, cad and analytical software, and also serves as the company's webmaster.
POSITION: Office Manager
EDUCATION: BS University of Alabama - Office Administration
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- Society of Design Administration
- American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
CAREER SUMMARY: Prior to joining the firm, Gloria worked with Angeles Corporation as an Office Manager/Project Assistant in Birmingham and received her SAHMA accreditation for management of subsidized housing. Gloria joined Christy/Cobb, Inc. in 1992. Her responsibilities include accounting and financial management, processing payroll and personnel related items, maintaining all corporate insurance requirements, professional registrations and contract administration. She also provides general office management with supervisory responsibilities for administrative staff.
