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Bill Payne Chosen as 2009 Outstanding Engineer of the Year
 6/23/2009Chattanooga, Tennessee – The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) has selected Chattanooga City Engineer Bill Payne as the 2009 Outstanding Engineer of the Year for the state of Tennessee. Mr. Payne was recognized for his contributions to TSPE and the engineering profession at their annual meeting held last week in Murfreesboro. “Bill has been instrumental in coordinating and overseeing work at the Enterprise South site for the new Volkswagen facility,” said Mayor Ron Littlefield. “It is an honor to have Bill working for the City of Chattanooga. He is an exceptional employee.” Mr. Payne has been employed with the City of Chattanooga since 1995. He received a Civil Engineering Degree from The University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1995. Mr. Payne has served as a professional Engineer since 1999. He was named to the position of City Engineer in 2005. TSPE is a professional association with about 1000 individual members including professional (licensed) engineers, engineering associates, engineering interns, and engineering students. TSPE members represent all technical disciplines and all practice areas including construction, education, industry, government, and private practice. “The entire City of Chattanooga Public Works family is extremely proud of Bill and his many accomplishments working for the betterment of our community and all its citizens,” said City of Chattanooga Public Works Administrator Steve Leach. “We congratulate him on this well deserved honor.” The mission of TSPE is to promote the ethical and competent practice of engineering and advocate licensure, serve the needs of and enhance the image and well being of all engineering professionals, and promote the involvement of engineers in society. For additional information on this award or TSPE, please contact: TSPE President |
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