John C. Folts, P.E., M.ASCE
2020–2023 Region 1 Director
Vision Statement
My vision is to strengthen the communication between the ASCE Board of Direction and the Sections, Branches, Younger Members and Students of Region 1; to promote the Society's vision by helping our Civil Engineering leaders of today build a better quality of life for our world; and to inspire increased mentoring of our younger members and students to help advance the profession of Civil Engineering.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1993
Work Experience
- CHA, Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for managing public and private Geotechnical Engineering Projects, 2009-2010
- Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc., Technical Wall Specialist responsible for training regional managers, sales personnel and engineers on design and installation of retaining walls, 2007-2009
- C.T. Male Associates, Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for managing public and private geotechnical engineering projects, 2002-2007
- Professional Services Industries, Inc., Senior Geotechnical Engineer in charge of all geotechnical engineering and materials testing projects for Schenectady, NY office, 2001-2002
- Vernon Hoffman, PE, Geotechnical Engineer responsible for geotechnical analyses, 1994-2001
ASCE Involvement
Society-level
- Region 1 Governor, 2013-2019
- Attendee, Region 1 Spring and Fall Assemblies, 2013-2019
- Attendee, ASCE Multi-Regional Leadership Conferences, 2007, 2013-2019
- Attendee, Legislative Fly-In, 2019
Local-Level
- Mohawk-Hudson Section, member since 1994
- President, 2008-2009
- President-elect, 2007-2008
- Vice President, 2006-2007
- Past President, 2009-2011
- Geotechnical Chairperson, 2002-2003 and 2005-2006
Other Volunteer Activities
- Past Youth Soccer and Softball Coach
Awards
- ASCE Mohawk-Hudson Meritorious Service Award