Member Spotlight – The Dobson Family

Three Generations of Chief Engineers (from L to R) Michael C. Dobson, Walt Dobson, Jr., and Michael E. Dobson.

At the Octoberfest Chief Engineer’s meeting this past October, three generations of the Dobson Family attended. Unsuprisingly, there have been not three but four generations of Dobsons who have been Chief Engineers.

The tradition started with Walter Dobson, Sr., who was a long-time Chief Engineer and union member. Although he passed over 20 years ago, he is still missed by his family and friends.

There are many Dobson Family members who are also Chief Engineers and have been in the past. These include Donald Dobson, Kenny Dobson and Rick Dobson, just to name a few.

The Dobson Family Chief Engineer History

Walter Dobson Sr. (deceased)
Chief  Engineer – Central  Steam Laundry
Chicago, IL.
Engineer License for over 50 years

Walt Dobson Jr.
Chief Engineer – US Cellular Plaza
Colliers International
8420 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Engineer license for 52 years

Michael C. Dobson
TTX Corporate Headquarters
Senior Manager of Facilities Planning and Maintenance
CPE-CPMM-CPS-CCE-CPO-REH
101 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Engineer license for 33 years

Michael E. Dobson (Dobbs)
Apprentice  Engineer
Discover Corporate Headquarters
2500 Lake Cook Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015
7 months