San Antonio Branch honored Life Members

May 2026

At the May General Meeting on May 11, 2026, the San Antonio Branch honored it’s Life Members with a Certificate.

Shown in the pics are Harold Voss, Dennis Hoyt, David Hasness (and Cindy Landez, SA President).

The first recipient is my inspiration/motivation in deciding to honor our Life Members.

When I joined the board 4 years ago, he began sharing engineering jokes, quotes and old articles with me.  He made a big impression.

Harold Voss –

Harold has been a member since 1967 while still in college.

He is now enjoying his life in retirement.

Dennis Hoyt –

Dennis has been a member since 1987.

He graduated from college in 1971.

Dennis is the sole proprietor of Hoyt Consulting Engineers providing Grading, Drainage and Floodplain Services.

“I love my Engineering work.”

David Hasness –

David has been a member since 1982.

He graduated from University of Houston in 1982.

Works at Keystone Hardscapes.

Not in attendance at meeting were :

Melvin Danysh –

Melvin has been a member since 1971.

He graduated from University of Notre Dame with a BSCE in 1966 and an MSCE in 1968.

He owns Danysh & Associates Inc Structural Engineers and has been working for 46 years.

“It is difficult to leave and completely retire.”

Phillip King –

Philip has been a member since 1987.

He graduated from Texas A&M with BS in May 1979 and Master of Engineering in August 1980.

He is still working after 46 years with SynchroPile, Inc.

“It has been a great career and life, and I would not change any of it.”

Donald Klinzing –

Donald has been a member since 1969.

He graduated from University of Texas in 1969.

He worked for CPS Energy for 40 years and 2 months before retiring in June 2009. 

He is now enjoying his life in retirement.

David Wonder –

David has been a member since 1987.

He works for Persyn Engineering.