Another nonacademic event added to her sense of applied geotechnics when she made a presentation about her work, with a hope for cooperative funding, to a joint DFI-ADSC committee, where she was asked to defend her proposed research. “I was very nervous, very. Those contractors are a tough crowd, but I learned so much and got the best real-world experience possible. Since then, my research direction has changed entirely. AND, I learned how to negotiate.” Colleagues Weigh In Lemnitzer is highly regarded by her fellow professionals. Ben Turner, Ph.D., DBA World, (formerly Dan Brown and Associates), has known her since 2013 when she served on his dissertation committee. He offers, “Anne has quickly become a key player in the deep foundations world. She seems to know everybody as a result of her charming personality and steely resolve, which enables her to bring together assets from the construction, supplier, consulting and academic world. I have no doubt that her contributions to our industry will have a lasting impact.” Professor Armin W. Stuedlein, associate professor of geotechnical engineering at Oregon State University, adds, “Anne is a tireless advocate for DFI. She is the ideal role model for all young professionals entering the industry, demonstrating technical excellence, strong leadership and a friendly willingness to help at any time. The magnitude of her impact on DFI will be felt for years to come.” As fellow DFI trustee, Lori Simpson, P.E., G.E., principal and vice president at Langan, puts it, “Dr. Lemnitzer is such a valuable trustee of DFI. I am impressed with how much time and energy she gives to the organization.” On the academic side, Simpson adds, “she showed me her research and I love that it is very practical and needed in our field. I look forward to being able to make use of her research in my practice.” Advice to Women in Engineering Lemnitzer engages in extensive volunteer work in her community and within DFI. She is very involved with the activities of DFI’s Drilled Shaft and Seismic and Lateral Loads Committees, and with the Women in Deep Foundations Committee. Her advice to women becoming involved in the profession is to “work hard, get licensed, get involved, join committees and get to know your colleagues. Don’t be afraid or shy, failure is one of the steps to success. Challenges will always be there, and perhaps, especially as women, we often have to prove ourselves twice or three times as much as our male colleagues. But don’t step back; once respect is established, there is an overwhelming amount of help and support from all colleagues.” As a career aside, Lemnitzer laughingly adds, “When starting my academic career, I was so afraid and nervous about getting tenure that I went out to get a national bartending license as a backup…I ended up not needing it, but if I ever get fired, I’ll open up a Martini bar and a European gelato and bakery café.” Her Newest Achievement We are pleased to announce that Professor Lemnitzer, young geotechnical engineer, role model, academic, researcher, author, professional photographer and skiing impresario, has just added an entirely new dimension to her impressive list of accomplishments. On May 15, she brought the newest member of the family to us all in the form of an 8 lb. bouncing baby boy, Robert Henry Cox. Another “first” for Lemnitzer. We don’t expect that she will be opening that Martini bar, gelato shop and bakery anytime soon, but, with Professor Lemnitzer, one never knows. Special Issue on Megaprojects The Nov/Dec 2019 issue of Deep Foundations is a Special Issue on Megaprojects and Project Delivery Methods. This special issue features articles on such megaprojects as sports arenas, infrastructure systems, office/residential structures, and power generation and transmission. Topics will also cover various methods used in the geo- design-construction industry to deliver public and private projects, including aspects of design-bid-build, various design-build approaches, and funding/investment mechanisms (e.g., private public partnerships, P3). To suggest an article idea, contact Antonio Marinucci, MBA, Ph.D., P.E., executive editor, at [email protected]. 72 • DEEP FOUNDATIONS • JULY/AUG 2019
