| Richard
H. Crannell, P.E., Class of '65
Mr. Richard H. Crannell (RC) is President/CEO,
R.C. Associates, Inc. of Saginaw, Michigan. Richard, a native
of Saginaw, Michigan, earned his baccalaureate degree in civil
engineering from Michigan Tech in 1965. Upon graduation, Crannell
obtained a survey crew chief position with the Michigan Department
of Transportation. Because of his education and eagerness
to learn, RC quickly advanced to the role of an MDOT office
engineer. In 1969, Crannell took a project engineering position
with the City of Saginaw, where he further developed his engineering
experience and expertise for over 10 years. RC also worked
with Rowe Engineering in Caro, Michigan for a short period
of time.
Currently, RC is President and CEO of RC
Associates, Inc., a private A/E firm that he founded in 1978.
RC Associates, Inc. employs over 90 full-time engineers, surveyors,
architects, technicians, inspectors, and support staff whom
provide a full spectrum of development and site rehabilitation
and remediation services. The company is headquartered north
of the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw, Michigan with affiliate
locations in Oscoda, Michigan and Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Crannell is a member of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers,
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the
Board of Directors for the Saginaw Jaycees. He is a member
of Michigan Tech's Gold Carpet Society, McNair Society, President's
Society, and was a volunteer for the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department's Partnering with the Future Campaign.
RC is an avid golfer and co-owner of The Sawmill Golf Club
and Community located on M-47 in Saginaw. He has one child,
Kelly Lynn, who is also a Michigan Tech civil engineering
graduate ('93) and is a professional engineer working at RC
Associates, Inc. |
