Engineering served him well and he became an L.S. (Professional Land Surveyor) in 1984 and a P.E.
(Professional Engineer) in 1987. He joined the Wyoming Chapter of the National Society of Professional
Engineers and served as the Wyoming Chapter President from 1990-1991. He was also an active member
of the Wyoming Engineering Society from 1983 up until his death. Joel considered himself very fortunate
to reside in Wyoming and was proud to call Laramie his home. His love of the land was reflected in his
love of Land Surveying.
He will be missed.
honored alumnus of the UW College of Engineering, successful Laramie-based surveyor and civil engineer,
father and friend. Joel's passion and vision continue on through the actions of his family by the
establishment of this scholarship.
This scholarship is intended to encourage the pursuit of excellence in this field of study within the
broader scope of civil engineering. University of Wyoming undergraduate students enrolled in the Civil
Engineering Program are automatically considered for the Joel Coffey Memorial Scholarship.
