Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. President Gerald F. Knapp Retires after 45 Years

November 18, 2005

Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) announces the retirement of President Gerald F. Knapp, P.E., after a distinguished career with the firm spanning 45 years.  Mr. Knapp's retirement follows the celebration of the firm's 90th anniversary in 2005.  Throughout his career, Mr. Knapp has been primarily responsible for oversight of planning, design and construction engineering for major municipal wastewater, stormwater and environmental infrastructure projects.

Following several years of summer work with HRC while attending the University of Michigan, Mr. Knapp joined the firm in 1961, became an Associate in 1968, and served as Vice President from 1992 until 2001 when he was elected President by its board members.

Mr. Knapp directed the activities of HRC's Detroit office, located in the Michigan Building on Bagley Street, beginning in 1985.  For nearly 25 years, Mr. Knapp served as project manager for the South Huron Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant Control System Project and has provided project management for major stormwater study and design projects at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport since 1988.

Mr. Knapp holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and is a registered professional engineer in the states of Michigan and Indiana.  Mr. Knapp has been an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Public Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, and the American Water Works Association.

HRC is a full-service multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm providing professional services to Michigan communities for over 90 years.  HRC provides municipal, transportation, environmental, and industrial engineering services throughout southeastern Michigan, in addition to servicing various national clients.  HRC is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, with offices in Howell, Mt. Clemens, Detroit, and Pontiac.

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