Wendell L. Barnes Pe (Buddy)

Wendell L. "Buddy" Barnes, PE has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Wendell L. "Buddy" currently holds the position of Senior Operations Manager at 5engineering, llc. Prior to this, they served as the National President of the Society of American Military Engineers from May 2019 and was a member of the organization's Board of Directors since May 2016. Wendell L. "Buddy" also contributed to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as a member of the Steer Auction Committee starting in September 2009.

In terms of their engineering career, Barnes worked for the company Arcadis as a Senior Vice President, from October 2016 to May 2020. Before that, they held positions at Jacobs, first as an Operations Manager from February 2013 to September 2015, and then as an Outside Sales Manager from October 2015 to October 2016. Wendell L. "Buddy" was part of the National Board of Direction for the Society of American Military Engineers from an unspecified date in 2010 until June 2013. Additionally, they served as a Client Services Manager at MWH Americas, Inc. from November 2011 to February 2013.

Barnes also has experience as a CEO of their own consulting company, W. L. Barnes Consulting, Inc., from June 2011 to October 2011. Prior to that, they were the President of Montgomery & Barnes, Inc. from February 2009 to June 2011. Earlier in their career, they worked at Jacobs Engineering as a Principal, Water Infrastructure, from November 2007 to February 2009.

Throughout their career, Barnes has held leadership positions, demonstrated by their roles as the National President of the Society of American Military Engineers and President of Montgomery & Barnes, Inc. Wendell L. "Buddy" has also been involved in various professional organizations and boards, showcasing their commitment to the engineering community. Overall, Barnes has a strong background in engineering, management, and leadership roles across different industries.

Wendell L. "Buddy" Barnes, PE completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management at the Missouri University of Science and Technology from 1971 to 1973. Wendell L. "Buddy" then pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance at Mississippi College, which they completed from 1986 to 1988.

In addition to their academic achievements, Barnes also obtained the Professional Engineer certification from the State of Texas in February 1985.