Florida Alpha initiates Pat Galloway, first woman president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, as an eminent engineer

On December 2, 2003, the Florida Alpha chapter at the University of Florida had the pleasure of initiating Patricia D. Galloway, P.E, as a member of Tau Beta Pi. Ms. Galloway is currently CEO of The Nielsen-Wurster Group, Inc., Princeton, NJ. An internationally recognized leader in civil engineering and construction, she became the first woman to serve as president (2003-04) of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

During a previous visit to the University of Florida, Ms. Galloway made the comment that she had “always wanted to be a member of Tau Beta Pi, but never could coordinate joining.” Accordingly, Florida Alpha was more than happy to make her dream a reality and arranged for her induction into Tau Beta Pi as an eminent engineer.

As the honored speaker at the initiation banquet, Ms. Galloway emphasized the role of engineers in society and how our standard of living depends upon engineers. She inspired all present to take responsibility for their community and use their status as an engineer to help improve society.

Ms. Galloway received a BS degree in civil engineering from Purdue University in 1978, and an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. In addition to receiving numerous awards and gaining certification in several areas, Ms. Galloway’s career history includes roles as corporate president and chief financial officer, arbitrator, expert court witness, instructor, and guest professor. (more information)