Biography

Member #48737, initiated in 1982 at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Reed was appointed National President at the 2008 National Conclave. He graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Arkansas in 1971. He received an MS in 1973 and a PhD in 1976, both in environmental engineering from the University of Arkansas. He is presently professor and associate vice chancellor for research at the University of Tennessee. He joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee as Assistant Professor in 1981.

Dr. Reed has conducted extensive research in the field of environmental engineering, and has published more than 60 reports and publications presenting the research findings. He is a member of ASCE, NSPE, and NCURA. Also, he has served the university in numerous capacities, including serving as Faculty Advisor for the Chi Epsilon chapter from 1985 - 2008.