Background
VGO, Inc. was founded in 1970 as
Van Gulik & Associates, Inc., by Joe Van Gulik. In the early
years, the work focused on
electrical transmission and distribution projects such as electrical
substations, switchgear, and transmission lines.
In 1985, the firm changed its name to
Van Gulik/Oliver, Inc. By this
time, the firm was performing a wide
array of mechanical and electrical projects, many of which included
instrumentation and
forensic studies.
The special expertise required to reliably make
field measurements and
perform accurate
forensic studies afforded the firm a reputation for diligence and
reliable
engineering opinions.
Today, VGO has focused on its forensic and testing
past. We offer
complete metallurgical and materials analysis capabilities along with a
wide array of physical testing and field instrumentation options.
We apply our testing and inspection skills to
assist industry engineers to optimize designs, isolate failures, select
materials, and improve performance.
Personnel
In order to offer the greatest expertise in
mechanical and materials
engineering,
VGO has assembled a team of highly-qualified individuals to lead
projects of
varying disciplines. These experts, coupled with highly-trained
technicians, produce rapid and effective results.
This diversity in expertise, focused around
the common theme of mechanical and materials consulting, provides
customers with the knowledge and experience required for successful
results.
Dave
M. Van Dyke, P.E., MS (Resume)
Mechanical/Metallurgical
Engineering
AWS CWI,
ASME EMCF
Lv II NDT:
VT, PT, MT, UT
Bob
E. Hodel, P.E. (Resume)
Senior
Engineer
Jeff
R. Link (Resume)
Senior
Test &
Instrumentation Specialist
Strain gage
& Data
Acqusition
David
A. Strayer, P.E. (Resume)
Mechanical
Engineer
L.
Robert Rutledge, P.E.
Mechanical
Engineer
Mark D. Habel (Resume)
Senior
Inspector
ASNT Lv III
NDT: VT, PT, MT, UT,
RT, ET
Accreditations
& Associations
In order to stay abreast of
current technology, and trends in engineering, VGO personnel maintain
relationships with several professional societies and organizations,
including:
ASME -
American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
AWS -
American
Welding Society
ASNT -
American
Society of Non-Destructive Testing
ASM -
American
Society for Metals
AME -
American
Military Engineers
SAE -
Society
of Automotive Engineers
TMS - The
Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
AIST -
Association for Iron & Steel Technology
ACS - The
American Ceramic Society
