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Solving
Problems- Designing Safety
Solving problems, however, is one of the things Weadon enjoys most about his job here at A&A. Identifying the problem and developing the best and most cost-effective solutions is challenging – but also gives him the satisfaction of a job well done. Since joining A&A, Roger feels he has had the opportunity to gain a broader range of experience, as well as understand the comprehensive picture of Land Development. He has also learned project management from the private industry standpoint. One of the things he enjoys the most about his job is being able to "sink his teeth" into a stormwater design. He also finds it rewarding to be able to mentor and advise the junior engineers he comes in contact with. When not at work, Roger enjoys spending time with his wife Beckie, and children Reanna and Trayce. It’s obvious when speaking with him that family time and his commitment to his church and related activities take a very high priority on his list. Also part of the family are two Shetland sheep dogs named Jake and Suzie, and a Persian cat named KC. During the interview with Roger, I found out that he has written a fiction novel (as yet unpublished) and also likes being able to apply his communication skills on a day to day level. For more information about A&A’s stormwater services, please contact Roger at 800-438-0394 or by e-mail at weadon@andassoc.com. & Leading the Way for GIS Graduates Jess Hansen, GIS manager of A&A’s Tri-Cities, TN office, has worn many hats over the past few years. In addition to numerous responsibilities as GIS manager, Jess is also involved in the GIS learning program at Mountain Empire Community College (MECC), located in Big Stone Gap, Va., in the role of course instructor. Jess earned his Master's degree from East Tennessee State University with an emphasis in GIS and Surveying, and taught for a year at ETSU. He joined A&A in June of 2000, and after working here for a year and a half, Jess decided to take on the additional role of course instructor at MECC. As an instructor, Jess teaches several GIS courses, which are designed to lead to a certificate  in GIS. According to Jess, "GIS is a multidisciplinary field where
education is vital and the courses at MECC offer that education in an environment where
students can learn at their own pace and on their own time".
Congratulations are in order for the eight students who recently graduated from MECC as its first class of students who received their Geographic Information Systems professional certificate. According to Jess, he "really enjoys working with the students and seeing their learning progress". More information about the program can be found at http://www.me.cc.va.us/. One of the best ways to be sure that one’s chosen field of work will continue to thrive and improve is to be actively involved in its development. Jess has taken this role seriously, and the proof of his commitment can be seen in his students. A&A supports its employees who work to make a difference through their interaction in the lives of the people around them and with the communities in which they live and work. &
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Roger feels that his chosen profession
benefits the general public in a fundamental way. When he is designing a stormwater or
drainage improvement, he is essentially designing safety and protection for the homes,
possessions, and families in that particular area. He thinks the best engineering often
goes unnoticed by the general public, "When things are going well, engineering is not
something people think about. It’s when things go wrong or problems come up that
people notice."
