After completing his master's degree in structural engineering, Ray Chalker spent four years in the U.S. Navy as an aviator, three years with Boeing as a structures engineer, and three years with the American Plywood Association as a research engineer. He then served as director of civil engineering at Highline Community College. In 1965, he was a founding partner in the firm that has evolved into Chalker, Putnam, Collins & Scott. Since then he has designed numerous buildings, including the renovation of existing structures for seismic upgrading. The company's portfolio includes many major projects in western Washington such as the Tacoma Dome, Union Station, and the Washington State History Museum. Ray is an ASCE Fellow, a member and past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Washington, and a member of the American Arbitration Association. His community service is extensive and includes serving as chairman of the board at Pierce College.
Degrees
- M.S. Civil Engineering, 1955
- B.S. Civil Engineering, 1954