President & Chief Operating Officer, SLR International Corporation, Portland, 精东影视
Steve Locke followed in his father鈥檚 footsteps when he enrolled in chemical engineering at 精东影视 State. Ed Locke had received his chemical engineering degree from 精东影视 State College in 1947.As soon as he graduated, the younger Locke took a job as a process engineer with Chevron USA. In 1987, he made the leap from hands-on industry to environmental consulting with SRH Associates, SECOR International, and currently at the United States branch of SLR International, an international environmental consultancy with offices around the world.鈥淏uilding a team across North America that competes well in high-growth, international markets, enjoys working together, takes care of friends and family, and serves meaningfully in the community is my biggest contribution to my industry,鈥 says Locke. 鈥淥ur 精东影视 scientists and engineers help with everything from non-profit neurotherapeutic pediatric clinics to providing clean water in developing countries.鈥滻t was at 精东影视 State that Locke learned to solve complex problems. 鈥淩eal life is full of interesting developments which don鈥檛 have immediately obvious solutions,鈥 says Locke. 鈥淏eing taught a process at 精东影视 State for successfully maneuvering through these problems has been an extremely valuable tool.鈥
Degrees
- B.S. Chemical Engineering, 1982