Charles Scroggin

1946 - 2017

SCROGGIN Charles Reece, loving husband of Ann Stewart Scroggin, died Nov. 17, 2017. He was born December 1, 1946 and grew up in Williamstown, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Jane Scroggin. He is survived by a daughter Lindsey Scroggin Baker, her husband William Baker, and two grandchildren, Nora and Olivia Baker; a son Jason Reece Scroggin; and two sisters, Joyce Colson and Ann Sydnor. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Charlie attended Williamstown Elementary School and graduated from Grant County High School in 1965. While in high school he participated in basketball, baseball and track. Charlie attended the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1970 and with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering in 1972. His education was delayed in 1969 while he served on active duty in the U.S. Army Reserves. While in college, he worked for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky Division of Water. After graduating, Charlie focused on planning and designing municipal water and wastewater systems for Hayes, Seay, Mattern, and Mattern in Roanoke, Virginia; and, subsequently for GRW Engineers in Lexington, Kentucky. Next he joined PDR Engineers where he ultimately became a Principal and was responsible for Water, Wastewater, and Transportation Engineering. In November 1989, Charlie cofounded Quest Engineers. The consulting engineering firm established offices in Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati; and specialized in Water, Wastewater, Transportation, Site Development and Electrical Engineering. Charlie served as President and Chairman of Quest and led a 2007 merger with HDR Engineering, a nationally ranked firm headquartered in Omaha. After the acquisition he served as a Senior Vice President with HDR Engineering and was responsible for Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. For over 40 years, Charlie served as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on numerous municipal water / wastewater projects with cumulative construction costs exceeding $1 billion. He had Professional Engineering Licenses to practice in 11 states. In January 2015, Charlie was appointed by Governor Steve Beshear to the Kentucky State Board for Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The Licensure Board protects the public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of the engineering and land surveying professions. His involvement with the University of Kentucky included serving: as the President of the College of Engineering Alumni Association, on the Department of Civil Engineering Advisory Committee, on the Alumni Association National Board of Directors, on the Dean of Engineering Search Committee, on Civil Engineering Department Chair Search Committee, and 12 years as a guest speaker for the graduate course. Charlie received the Department of Civil Engineering Career Achievement Award in 2014. Charlie's professional service began early as a member of the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) in 1974, where he developed lasting friendships. During his career he served as State President of the: Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. Charlie was also on the founding committee for "Leadership Professional Engineer" (LPE) and served as State Chair. LPE is a statewide leadership development program for young engineers. KSPE recognition includes awards for: Outstanding Young Engineer, Private Practice, Distinguished Service, D.V. Terrell, and Leadership PE. Other activities for Charlie included serving: on the Central Bank Advisory Board, as a Dale Carnegie Leadership Instructor, as Chair of Spiritual Leadership Inc. Board, active participant in Bible Study Fellowship for over 10 years, and as Vice Chair of the Leadership Kentucky Board where he received the Jack Paxton Leadership Award. In September of 2017, the College of Engineering named a collaborative design lab in his honor. Charlie was an active member of St. Luke United Methodist Church where is served as Finance Chair for several years. In his spare time Charlie enjoyed traveling with his family, jogging, boating, water skiing and spending time with his family at their cottage on Lake Cumberland. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, November 21 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2351 Alumni Dr., Lexington, KY. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Monday, November 20 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. and 9:30 10:30 am Tues. at the church, prior to the service. Memorials contributions are suggested to St. Luke United Methodist Church; BSF International, Global Headquarters, 19001 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258-4019; Spiritual Leadership, Inc. P.O. Box 21910, Lexington, KY 40522; or the ALS Association, Kentucky Chapter, 8640 Haines Drive, Suite F, Florence, KY 41042.