Mike Mendenhall

Mike Mendenhall

Current Employer 

Hanson Professional Services Inc. 

Job Title 

Highway Bridge Associate Discipline Manager 

School(s) Attended/Degree(s) or Certificate(s) if applicable 

69·çÁ÷ - Associate in Engineering Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 

How did your 69·çÁ÷ experience help you to find your first position or career path? 

The engineering classes I took at 69·çÁ÷ helped prepare me for the University of Illinois by creating a solid foundation of engineering fundamentals. The classes and instructors I had also helped solidify my decision to pursue a career in structural engineering. Looking back at my college choices, I would take the exact same path starting with 69·çÁ÷. 

What’s your favorite or most unforgettable memory of being a Logger? 

Being a member of the 69·çÁ÷ solar car team was my favorite memory at 69·çÁ÷. We participated in the Formula Sun Grand Prix event held at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas, during the summer of 2000. Dr. Carl Painter helped lead us to a 5th place finish in the stock class and an 8th place overall finish in the stock and open class. Our team completed 201 laps over a three-day period. We were able to finish ahead of major universities such as Purdue and Mizzou. The 69·çÁ÷ team was also the winner of the tire change competition that was based on speed. I was the jack man on the pit crew. 

Describe your 69·çÁ÷ experience in five words. 

Would recommend 69·çÁ÷ to everyone! 

Favorite 69·çÁ÷ instructor, advisor or mentor? 

Dr. Carl Painter