Landslide & Soil Stabilization Workshop (Registration Closed)

Bob Whipp, P.E.

Senior Road Engineer, Gulfport Energy

After graduating from West Virginia University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Bob began a 33 year career with the West Virginia Division of Highways where he held various positions including Assistant District Engineer for Construction and the position of District Engineer (equivalent to District Deputy Director in Ohio) which he held for ten years.

After retiring from the Division of Highways, Bob worked for Chesapeake Energy with road improvement and upgrade responsibilities in three states. He spent the last two years with Chesapeake working mainly in the Utica play in Ohio with emphasis on road upgrades and maintenance.

Since leaving Chesapeake, he has taken a similar position with Gulfport Energy Corporation in their St. Clairsville office. In his current position, Bob is continuing the work on RUMA routes as well as taking a larger role in maintain working relationships with county and township officials. He also has responsibilities in the planning phase to determine acceptable locations based on road conditions and access locations.

Amy Zwick, P.S., P.E.

Engineer, Monroe County

Amy completed her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Ohio University in 2004. After holding the position of Survey Crew Chief with Vernon Surveying from 2001 to 2007, Amy went on to become a Project Engineer with Pickering Associates & Lock One, Inc., a position she held from 2007 to 2013.

Amy became the Washington County Deputy Engineer in 2013 and held the position until 2017 when she took on her current role with Monroe County as Monroe County Engineer.

Dr. Abdul Shakoor

Professor Emeritus of Geology, Kent State

Dr. Abdul Shakoor earned his Masters and Ph.D. in Engineering Geology from Purdue University. He has taught Geology at Kent State University for over 35 years, specializing in Engineering Geology. Engineering Geology is applied geologic work that is relevant to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineering structures as well as to the development, protection, and remediation of groundwater and surface water resources. At Kent State University, the focus of the Engineering Geology program is on studies related to the engineering behavior of soils and rocks, slope stability, water resources development projects, evaluation of construction materials, and engineering applications of waste materials. The research in these areas is diverse, inter-disciplinary, and collaborative in nature.