Jonathan Dougherty, Ph.D.
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Fun Fact: Since 2005, Dr. J. has assumed an alto ego of The Button Man, wearing a coat consisting of 1,000 bank football buttons, during the annual Penn State Homecoming parade and at various on-campus events, including the Penn State President’s tailgate. He has also given lectures to Penn State groups on the button’s origins and history.
With over 20 years of experience in both academia and professional practice, Dr. Jonathan U. Dougherty, or Dr. J. as we call him around the office, is well known throughout the A/E/C industry. An award-winning teacher, his skills and understanding of recruiting, university engagement, onboarding, learning and development, and knowledge management are differentiators for Providence Engineering. While Dr. J. is returning to State College, his connections and network in the Centre region, the Commonwealth, and beyond will benefit the continued growth and success of the firm.
Professional Organizations
Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, President (2022-2024); Penn State Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board, Emeritus Board Member; Penn State Alumni Society of Architectural Engineers, Founding Board Member & President (2010-2019); Architectural Engineering Institute of ASCE; Association for Educational Communications; Association for Talent Development; American Society of Engineering Education
Office Location
State College, PA
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2006
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1999
