After a five-week search, the body of NSPE member Lee Strickland, P.E., a senior engineer with PBS&J in Orlando, was found at Haiti's Hotel Montana in February. At least 200 guests and staff died when the luxury hotel collapsed.

Strickland was representing PBS&J at a funding and infrastructure planning workshop, and he was slated to provide technical advice on proposed development projects in Haiti. The audience was to include former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive.

Strickland worked for PBS&J from 1988 to 1994 and returned again in 2004. He served as Orlando transportation planning group manager and worked on a number of project development and environment studies as well as projects for private clients such as Disney. According to a coworker, his diverse skills encompassed all phases of transportation planning and design.

After earning a civil engineering degree from the University of Florida in 1988, he continued to attend home and away football games. He also enjoyed running marathons and volunteering as a church Sunday school teacher.

Strickland is survived by his wife Jean, whom he met at PBS&J, and his 11-year-old daughter, Kailey.

A fund has been set up for Strickland's family through SunTrust Bank. Those wishing to contribute may send a check payable to the Lee Strickland Fund to Jeanette Rodriguez, PBS&J, 482 South Keller Road, Orlando, FL 32810.