About Thomas J. Westerman, PE

Thomas J. Westerman of Jefferson City, Missouri, is a structural design engineer for Hg Consult. Since graduating from Missouri S&T in 1982, Westerman has established himself as a leading structural bridge engineer in the United States. He has participated in or led the design of many complex and moveable structures, including major river crossings over the Cuyahoga, Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and the Englewood Flyover rail grade separation in Chicago. His work has been well recognized, both from the companies that he has worked for and from prominent technical organizations in engineering.

Westerman has been very involved in the technical organizations of his trade, including ASCE and AREMA, for over 40 years. His civic and charitable contributions include serving as grand knight in the Knights of Columbus and participating in Multiple Sclerosis Society MS150 fundraising rides. He has also made a huge personal commitment by donating over 300 units of blood, plasma and white blood cells.

Westerman is a member and a certified judge in the Kansas City Barbeque Society and he has judged over 20 events.