Mr. Larry J. Tanner
Texas Tech University
(806) 742-3476
larry.tanner@ttu.edu
Education and Post Graduate Training
MS, Texas Tech University, 1971.
Major: Architectural Engineering
Academic and Professional Experience
Adjunct Lecturer, Texas Tech University, Department of Construction Engineering and
Engineering Technology. (2007 - Present).
Research Associate, Texas Tech University, Wind Science & Engineering Research
Center. (1998 - Present).
Performing duties as the Manager of the Debris Impact Facility; storm documentation and
researcher in above ground storm shelters
Adjunct Lecturer, Texas Tech University, Department of Civil Engineering. (1998 - May
2004).
For the teaching CE 4385 Structures for the College of Architecture.
Business planning and AE Forensics consultant, Tanner Consulting. (1993 - 1998).
Director, Texas Tech University, Facility Planning and Construction. (1984 - 1993).
Responsible for $130 million of campus renovations and new construction: notable projects
include renovations to the Engineering Campus, the Chemistry Building renovation and the
new Athletic Training Center
Private practitioner of Architecture and Structural Engineering, Private. (1971 - 1984).
Specializing in medical, religious, educational and commercial facilities
Adjunct Lecturer, Texas Tech University, Department of Civil Engineering and College of
Architecture. (1975 - 1980).
TEACHING
Courses Taught
Texas Tech University
CE 3303, Mechanics of Solids, 2 courses.
CONE 2302, Surveying, 18 courses.
CTEC 2301, Surveying and Surveys, 15 courses.
RESEARCH
Presentations Given
Kiesling, E., Tanner, L., Mehta, K., Schultz, C., "Safe Room Education Workshop on Community
Shelters," FEMA 361, ICC 500, Austin, TX. (May 23, 2011).
Kiesling, E., Tanner, L., "Safe Room Education Workshop on Residential Shelters," FEMA 320,
ICC 500, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. (April 25, 2011).
Kiesling, E., Tanner, L., "Safe Room Education Workshop," Amarillo, TX. (March 14, 2011).
Kiesling, E., Tanner, L., "Safe Room Education Workshop," Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. (March 11,
2011).