About Reginald H. Benton, PE, SE

Reginald H. Benton of Jacksonville, Ill., president of Benton & Associates Inc., earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T in 1979. His more than 34 years of experience includes working for consulting engineering firms and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Benton is fortunate to be a second generation engineer, beginning his practical experience on the survey crew and other duties at Benton & Associates from 5th grade through college graduation. As a Benton & Associates principal and president, he has ultimate responsibility for the quality, schedule and budget for a wide range of projects. Benton also serves as senior structural engineer for the firm, designing bridges, buildings, swimming pools and special structures associated with water and wastewater treatment. Benton is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and Missouri, and is a licensed structural engineer in Illinois.

He has served on the boards of United Way, Sherwood-Eddy YMCA, Elm City Rehabilitation and Kiwanis, and he currently serves on the Passavant Area Hospital board and as an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. He has held leadership positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Central Illinois Section, American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois, and Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE). He was named “Young Engineer of the Year” by ISPE and a “Fellow” by American Council  of Engineering Companies.