Greeley and Hansen Presents CE Funding for the Elmer F. Ballotti Memorial Fellowship - Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering - Purdue University
Greeley and Hansen Presents CE Funding for the Elmer F. Ballotti Memorial Fellowship
Left to Right: Ray David, current Purdue graduate student and former Greeley and Hansen civil engineer; M. Katherine Banks, Ph.D., P.E. Purdue University Professor of Civil Engineering and Department Head; John C. Robak, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Greeley and Hansen; and Ryan Christopher, Greeley and Hansen civil engineer and Purdue University alumnus ('07).
Greeley and Hansen, a leading national niche firm specializing in practical engineering, architectural, and management solutions for complex water, wastewater, and infrastructure challenges, recently presented the School of Civil Engineering with an additional donation of $30,000 in support of the Elmer F. Ballotti Memorial Fellowship.
Award Honors Distinguished Civil Engineer
Chicago, IL – September 13, 2010 – Greeley and Hansen, a leading national niche firm specializing in practical engineering, architectural, and management solutions for complex water, wastewater, and infrastructure challenges, recently presented Purdue University’s School of Civil Engineering with an additional donation of $30,000 in support of the Elmer F. Ballotti Memorial Fellowship.
“This fellowship is a fitting tribute to Elmer Ballotti’s many years of dedicated service as a principal of Greeley and Hansen and his numerous career accomplishments within the civil engineering field,” said John C. Robak, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Greeley and Hansen. “We believe the Civil Engineering program at Purdue University is one of the best in the country, and we are proud to strengthen our partnership with the University by providing additional funding for this important fellowship that recognizes outstanding future civil engineering students.”
Established in 1996 by Greeley and Hansen, the fellowship honors the late Elmer F. Ballotti, an alumnus of Purdue University (’52). The fellowship is awarded to outstanding Purdue graduate students pursuing studies in environmental engineering based on academic performance and strong leadership abilities.
"As a past winner, it is wonderful to see a well-established firm such as Greeley and Hansen giving back to the industry by supporting future engineering students with this fellowship,” said Becky Schaefer, Civil Engineer, Greeley and Hansen, Indianapolis Office, and Purdue University Alumnus (’04).
About Elmer F. Ballotti
Elmer F. Ballotti earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Purdue University in January 1952.Ballotti joined Greeley and Hansen in 1953 as a principal assistant engineer and became a partner in the firm in 1968. While employed at Greeley and Hansen, Ballotti held many responsibilities including managing partner and partner-in-charge of business development. Ballotti, an early leader in the development of the design of pure oxygen treatment of wastewater, was the author or co-author of more than 30 professional papers.
About Greeley and Hansen
Founded in 1914, Greeley and Hansen is a leader in developing innovative engineering solutions for a wide array of water, wastewater, water reuse, and solid waste challenges aimed at improving public health, safety, and welfare. Headquartered in Chicago, Greeley and Hansen has a staff of more than 300 in 17 offices across the U.S., including Indianapolis and Gary, IN. The firm provides services for all phases of projects ranging from master planning and feasibility studies through design, construction, and start-up.
