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 Walter H. Lehner
The School of Engineering and Technology’s 2007 Outstanding Alumnus
Walter Lehner received his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology in 1981 and a Master’s degree in Industrial Technical Management in 1984. He also received Post Graduate study from the Graduate School of Business at Fairfield University in 1985. Walter worked as an Assistant Project Manager for Bottone-Riordan, Inc. from 1984 to 1988. In this capacity, he assisted the company president in managing commercial, condominium, and low-income apartment complexes including design-build “turnkey” projects with annual volume of six million dollars. Walter left this position in 1988 and worked for three construction companies as a Project Manager and as a Vice President. He is currently the Director of Operations for Gar-San Corporation.
Walter is a Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) and a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE). Very few people in the construction community possess both of these prestigious certifications.
Walter has also been an adjunct faculty member for the Construction Management program since 1993 and has taught several courses within the department of Manufacturing and Construction Management.
He has provided service to many Construction Associations over the years by serving as an officer as well as providing training. He has also published articles on construction management.
In recommending Walter, Dr. Raymond Perreault, professor of Manufacturing and Contruction Management wrote “I have known Walter for 18 years and he is heads and shoulders above the rest. Walter is a major player in the construction community and respected by all and it is for all of these reasons that we recommend Walter Lehner for the Outstanding Alumni award.”
Walter is affiliated with several professional organizations. His interest is in Boys Youth Soccer and has also run the New York Marathon.
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