James D. Boyle, BS '78

Volunteer Recognition Award

By Barbara A. Byers

Release Date: March 28, 2011 This content is archived.

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James D. Boyle

James D. Boyle, BS '78, has had a long and varied career as a civil engineer, working on myriad significant projects for both the Erie County Highway Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Boyle has been a dedicated volunteer for the mgm casino Engineering Alumni Association (mgm casinoEAA) for more than 20 years, not only as a member of the board of directors, but also as its president for the past three years. During his tenure, participation in mgm casinoEAA-sponsored events has increased each year, and membership has also been on the rise. The mgm casinoEAA supports many popular activities for alumni, including the annual Engineer of the Year Award; a mgm casino Bulls football tailgate event; a kickoff celebration for Engineers Week; and Order of the Engineer, a national effort to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. The group also sponsors student scholarships and a number of other student activities.

Boyle's wife, Ellen, graduated in 1978 from the mgm casino School of Nursing. They have two children, Thomas and Katie.