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Conference co-sponsors are:
Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering - Lipscomb University
Engineering Ministries International (eMi)
A. Fort Gwinn, Jr., PhD
Professor and Chair
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering
Education
- Ph. D., University of Tennessee, 1998
-M. S., Tennessee Technological University, 1979
-Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technological University, 1975.
Experience and Academic Rank
Dr. Gwinn has twenty-three years of experience in the design and analysis of complex engineering systems subjected to static and dynamic load conditions. His primary duties have centered around the application of modern analysis techniques in the areas of structures, solid mechanics, vibrations, fatigue, and heat transfer; with extensive experience in integrating Computer-aided Design with Finite Element Analysis. He also has extensive experience in the design and analysis of structures subjected to dynamic loading.
Honor and Professional Societies
- Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society
Kappa Mu Epsilon, Mathematics Honor Society
- Theta Tau, Professional Engineering Fraternity
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Professional Registration - Tennessee, 1980
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Professional Registration - California, Civil Engineer, 1983.
Contact
Fort.Gwinn@lipscomb.edu |
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John H. Boldt, PE (retired)
Staff Member
National Field Representative
Engineering Ministries International (EMI)
Office
Home office in Columbus, IN
My Story
Grew up in Michigan in a non-Christian home. Wife Judi responsible for me becoming a “religious” person but at age 34 through Evangelism Explosion finally made the step of accepting Christ as my personal Savior and Lord. Have served as Elder and Chairman of Evangelism and Ministry Committees. Currently serving on Boards of Directors for 2 Haiti Ministry agencies.
Family
Judi and I have been married since 1958 and have 3 living children and 2 children in Heaven. Son Ben lives in Houston area with wife Cindy. Daughter Susan, son-in-law Michael and 3 grandsons live in Columbus, IN. Daughter Michelle, son-in-law Ken and 2 grandchildren live in Richmond, VA.
Professional Training and Experience
- B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, 1961
-Registered Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor in Michigan and Florida (retired)
- 8 ½ years with USDA Soil Conservation Service. 12½ years as founder and President of the Consulting firm of Boldt, McLeod & Johnson in Port Huron, MI. Retired after 19 years as the Collier County Florida Stormwater Management Director in Naples, FL.
Ministry Experience
Took my first of 29 eMi short-term trips in 1988 and have served as Team leader on over 22 trips, including 19 to Haiti. Have also traveled to Guatemala, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Kenya and Indonesia for Tsunami Disaster Relief.
Contact
JohnBoldt@sbcglobal.net |
Kristopher Hatchell
Student Missions Coordinator
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Adjunct Professor
Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering
Education
Bachelors of Science, Lipscomb University, 2006
My Story
In 2005, I earned a bachelor of science degree from Lipscomb University in Engineering Mechanics. Post graduation, I went on to work for a local R&D firm outside of Nashville, Dynamic Structures and Materials (DSM). After 3 years of engineering, God opened a new and exciting opportunity for me. In the summer of 2008, I returned to Lipscomb to serve as their Student Missions Coordinator.
My Passion
Over the past few years I developed one of the greatest passions of my life: engineering and missions. I took my first “engineering mission trip” to Honduras during the spring of 2004. It was during this trip that I and my fellow peers came to realize that we could use gifts and passion for engineering that God had given us for the service of His Kingdom. Since that time, I have done other projects in Honduras and Guatemala included a water tower, a solar-powered lighting system, a composting toilet system, and 130-foot pedestrian suspended steel cable bridge. I have also traveled to Baja, Mexico and Cap Haitien, Haiti to assist with house construction, medical and food relief, and VBS.
My Family
As of September 2008 I made the transition from being a single man to marrying one of God’s most precious gifts, DeeDee. We currently live in West Nashville but are leaving for the Summer of 2009 to be fully immersed in language school in Antigua, Guatemala. In our spare time, we enjoy backpacking, hiking, road biking and being with family.
Jason Reinhardt - eMi Director of Volunteer Development
Sojourn Media - Web design and development
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