A Franchise Player

In 1975, I accepted a job in Wichita, KS, to teach in the bilingual program in an elementary school.  To my amazement, Don decided he should find a job in Wichita, too, and he talked with Bob Shrum, Christy Scott's dad, for recommendations of engineering firms.  The job prospects were not great at that time - similar to 2009 - but he headed out armed with resumes to talk to various friends of Bob's.

He walked into the offices of Professional Engineering Consultants and was fortunate to meet Mr. Hysom and Mr. Peugh, who seemed interested in him.  Not long after, he received and quickly accepted, a good job offer.  He went to work in early June, 1975.  On April 1, 2013, he retired from PEC, a franchise player of 38 years.

In his 38 years, he has become one of Wichita's finest and most respected engineers.  PEC has grown
also, and under Don's leadership his department has grown into a nationally-ranked entity.  It has all been an amazing journey, but what is most special is how PEC, although much bigger than when Don joined, has managed to become a large engineering firm with home-grown values.  They still put the employees first, looking out for everyone involved in the company.   We are proud to be a part of PEC's story, and although Don and I are looking forward to doing many exciting things during our retirements, we are somewhat sad that both of our amazing and exciting professional careers have come to an end.

In the meantime, this weekend we will celebrate Don's 38 years with several receptions and parties.  The kids will be here as will Don's dad and brothers.  It will be a good way to end one chapter and begin another in Don's book of life.