Terry Draper, P.E., PMP
Engineering Practice Director, East Region
What he does: Oversees Westin’s engineering operations in the eastern United States and Canada. Also serves as the Engineering Group Manager for the Mid-Atlantic area.
Resides: Mint Hill, NC (suburb of Charlotte)
Hometown: Rush Springs, OK (Watermelon Capital of the World!)
School: State University of New York, California State University Sacramento
Career Highlights: US Navy Submarine Service, Retired from Navy Reserve with rank of Lieutenant Commander. Joined Westin as an Associate Engineer and worked up through the ranks. Delivered SCADA and Plant Control Systems for many utilities including Austin Water Utility, California Department of Water Resources, City of Santa Rosa, and Dallas Water Utilities. Registered Professional Engineer in numerous states and a Project Management Professional.
Membership: AWWA, WEF, IEEE, ISA, PMI
Passion in life: Making the world a better place, whether reaching out to one person or designing projects that affect thousands.
Recommended Books: Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett; Old Man’s War, by John Scalzi; Cryptonomicon, by Neal Stephenson
Musical Genres: Rock, Jazz, Classical
