Paul Klotz selected as SAME Fellow for 2010
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) recently selected retired U.S. Air Force Captain Paul Klotz along with other SAME members into its Academy of Fellows for 2010. Since 1972, SAME has bestowed the designation of Fellow on SAME members who have rendered dedicated service to SAME and to military engineering.
As a member for more that 25 years Paul has distinguished himself with outstanding service to the Society of American Military Engineers. During his association with SAME, he has been enthusiastically involved with the Mobile Post, serving 11 years as a Post Officer and over 25 years on the Board of Directors. He has actively participated in Post monthly meetings, educational field trips, Board meetings, served on multiple planning committees. Paul’s most noticeable contribution, however, has been his drive to build and support a sustainable scholarship and mentoring program within the Post. Concurrently, he has pushed the Post to engage the University of South Alabama’s (USA) Engineering Department with the ultimate goal of establishing a Student Chapter at USA. To this end, Paul was personally responsible for convincing the University to join as a Sustaining Member.
In a continuing career that spans more than 40 years Paul has been committed to making a difference in his profession and his community. His professional career began in the United States Air Force as a Project Engineer while stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida. Leaving the military he joined the public sector where he has established himself as a leader in the business community in industrial and environmental services. However, it has been his experience in the AEC industry where Paul has made his greatest impacts. A master at building relationships, Paul has established himself as a skilled and trusted voice at all level of local & state government. These relationships have served as the platform for the equally impressive career in giving back to his community. Here are a few examples of Paul’s efforts:
- SAME Mobile Post Program Chairman 1985-1987
- SAME Post Vice President 1985-1987 and 1994-1997
- SAME Post President 1988 and 1997-1998
- SAME Post Board Member 1985-2010University of South Alabama Industrial Advisory board 1994-2010
- Speaker and author of professional publications since 1981 to the present time totaling over 50 presentations and papers on various scientific subjects.
- Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) Foundation Board 2001-2010
- America's Junior Miss (AJM) Board of Directors 1978-2010
- Mobile Association of the Blind Board 1978-2010, President 1983 & 1984
Congratulations to Paul Klotz. Keep up the good work.