Tom joined WJE as a Principal in 2023 after working with NCE for 10 years as a Principal in their Reno, NV office. He has over 36 years of civil engineering experience, specializing in concrete pavement design and evaluation, forensic investigations, materials assessment, sustainability, and resiliency. Major areas of interest include airport and highway pavement performance, durability, forensic investigations, training, and greenhouse gas emission reduction in civil engineering infrastructure. Dr. Van Dam has an excellent record in both the private sector and in academia. Over the past 16 years he has been a Principal responsible for directing pavement design, materials, and sustainability groups with great success, conducting investigative and research projects for federal agencies, state departments of transportation, local agencies, and private industry. In total, Dr. Van Dam has published over 100 technical papers, articles, and reports and is a frequent presenter on pavements, concrete materials, and sustainability.