January 13th, 2020
In an attempt to begin his retirement, William W. Gwyn, P.E., has stepped down from his Chairman of the Board position but will remain as a part-time consultant on special projects for Eustis Engineering L.L.C 
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- What is your title?
- Chairman of the Board
- How long have you worked at Eustis Engineering?
- Since 3 October 1983 (36 years)
- What made you want to join Eustis?
- I was previously working at another consulting firm and was unhappy, so I left to work at the United States Army Corps of Engineers. I realized I wanted to return to working for a private firm and believed working for Eustis Engineering, as a geotechnical engineering consultant, was the best opportunity. After speaking with former President Jack Roach and Vice President Lloyd Held, I ultimately left my job at the Corps and began working for Eustis.
- What is your favorite memory while working at Eustis?
- My favorite memory while working at Eustis was becoming President and witnessing the various successes the company has achieved over the years.
- What is your least favorite memory while working at Eustis?
- Losing some of the most influential people who have greatly contributed to my career.
- What will you miss?
- I will miss having responsibilities, working with my co-workers, and having a routine of getting up and coming to work every day.
- What will you not miss?
- I will not miss the angst and stress that sometimes comes with the job.
- What do you plan on doing during your retirement?
- My wife and I purchased a condo in Perdido Key, Florida. I plan to spend some time there relaxing on the beach, as well as reading on my back porch, taking more art classes, and even getting into competitive swimming again.
- What are some of the lessons you have learned in your career with Eustis?
- I have learned it is okay to rely on people you trust.
- It is very important to be an honest and open-minded professional person that can empathize with others and see their point of view.
- Do you have any advice for your co-workers?
- To the younger engineers, Not only understand the “how” but understand the “why” of what you are doing.
- Do not always rely on a computer to perform your calculations.
- Attempt to become a master at interpreting data.