Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering – 1981, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
M.S., Wood Engineering – 1975, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
B.S., Wood Science – 1973, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Professional Experience
1992 – 2017, Research Engineer, Composite Materials and Engineering Center, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1991 – present, President, Technology Management & Implementation, Inc., Federal Way, WA
1989 – 1991, Senior Engineer, Engineered Systems and Products, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, WA
1986 – 1989, Program Manager, Composites and Special Products R&D, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, WA
1979 – 1986, Manager, Engineering Research and Development, Western Wood Products Association, Portland, OR
Publications
Parsons, B.J., D.A. Bender, J.D. Dolan, R.J. Tichy and F.E. Woeste. 2014. Lateral load path and capacity of exterior decks. ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 19(4), DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000203