Roger H. Willard Scholarship Program
John B. Norris, P.E.
Mr. Norris was born on October 7, 1943 in Leonardtown and remained a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was a 1966 graduate the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He earned his Professional Engineering (PE) License in 1969. In December 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1968. In 1972, he took the position of County Engineer in St. Mary’s County, and eventually became the Director of Public Works.
He retired from St. Mary’s County government in 1989 to open NG&O Engineering, Inc., a civil engineering firm, where he served as the President until his retirement in 2014. In 1979, he served as President of the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM). He was a lifelong advocate for and instrumental in establishing the CEAM Roger H. Willard scholarship in Civil Engineering at the University of Maryland and Morgan State University. His support for the scholarship program was always reflected in his signature “WOW” when he wanted to highlight an opportunity to garner resources or support for the scholarship program.