Ray M. Pezonella has led the way for our firm's commitment to
excellence since 1977 when he established Pezonella Associates.
Ray has been in the Engineering field since 1969 and has
extensive experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction
Testing Services, Laboratory Testing and Management as well
as Environmental Management.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Heald
Engineering College, San Francisco, California
Graduate courses in Geology and Foundation Engineering at the
University of Nevada, Reno

Former Associations

Harding-Lawson Associates, San Rafael, California and Reno,
Nevada
*Field Technician
*Chief Field Engineer and Laboratory Manager
*Engineer-in-Charge to open the Reno office.

Special Experience

Special foundation engineering investigations for high-rise buildings
Land development projects
Airport facilities
Waste water treatment plants
Materials Engineering.

Professional Registrations

Professional Engineer in Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah
Georgia and Wyoming

Registered Geotechnical Engineer in California

Certified Environmental Manager in Oregon

Professional Organizations

Builders Association of Northern Nevada
President 1991
"Citizen of the Year" 1988
Chairperson 1995 to present

National Society of Civil Engineers
"Young Engineer of the Year" 1983

American Society of Civil Engineers, Truckee Meadows Branch
President 1977 & 1978

American Welding Society

American Society of Testing Materials

American Society of Professional Engineers

Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce (legislative Committee)

Reno Housing Task Force Committee

Lions Club

Active member of Reno Arch Lions for many years
Named "Lion of the Year", 1989-1990, 1997
Served as president
Elected as Vice District Governor of the State of Nevada
Will serve as District Governor in 2007.

Community Involvement

Ray is a large community benefactor - he believes in giving back
to the community and does so by supporting local schools,
their sports teams, 4-H and local charities.