TEACHING & LEARNING PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION
Tony Lamanna, PE, Ph.D., F.ACI, F.ASCE
TLP Task Force Chair
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Anthony Lamanna’s academic career at Tulane University in New Orleans was upended in 2005 by a storm called Hurricane Katrina. After the storm, the university closed its engineering programs. He decided to stay in New Orleans and start his engineering firm to help rebuild and strengthen the city. He also didn’t give up on teaching, serving as an adjunct instructor for Reinforced Concrete Design and Structural Steel Design each semester at the University of New Orleans. In 2013, he returned to a full-time faculty position at Eastern Kentucky University.
Tony’s dedication to advancing the construction field earned him the election of Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and a commission as a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, the state’s highest civilian honor. Then in 2017, he was drawn to Arizona State University by the inclusiveness of the ASU charter and the University's willingness to try new and innovative things.
He has expertise in building repair, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and retrofit, also known as “hardening” buildings or making them more resilient to hazards such as high winds, storm surge, earthquakes, fires, or blasts. When he’s not teaching his students how to succeed in the construction industry, he makes homemade wine, mead, and beer and serves as a certified beer judge.
Dr. John Tingerthal EdD, SE, PE
Professor and Associate Chair
Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Engineering
Northern Arizona University
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John Tingerthal joined the Construction Management faculty at Northern Arizona University in 2007 and was appointed as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow in 2015. His engineering career spans a wide variety of design and forensic engineering experiences. He spent the first eight years of his career performing structural consulting engineering in Chicago. This work culminated with design work on the Minneapolis Public Library and the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin. He was also involved with forensic investigations in Iowa and Wisconsin and participated in structural coordination efforts at Ground Zero in September 2001. He holds professional engineering licenses in Arizona and Illinois.
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Dr. Tingerthal earned his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2013. His academic interests lie in student-centered learning and teaching, and in discipline-based educational research. He chaired the NAU Teaching Academy from 2017 to 2022 and remains an active member. In addition, John has served as the division chair for the Construction Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education, is involved in the Associated Schools of Construction and is a member of the Guidance Committee of ACCE.
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Dr. Gregory Kelly, Ed.D.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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Dr. Gregory Kelly is an educator and academic leader at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, where he teaches in the Civil Engineering Technology–Construction Management program and serves as Program Chair for Welding. With a strong background in construction management, curriculum development, and technical education, Greg is committed to preparing students for successful careers in the construction industry. His academic credentials include an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology–Construction Management from Cincinnati State, a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Northern Kentucky University, an MBA from Mount St. Joseph University, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University.
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Throughout his teaching career, Greg has emphasized experiential learning, instructional innovation, and the practical application of classroom knowledge. He has revised and updated numerous construction management courses, incorporating hands-on learning opportunities that connect academic instruction with real-world industry challenges. His commitment to advancing construction education extends beyond the classroom; he has authored a construction management textbook adopted by several universities. Greg also serves as faculty advisor to Cincinnati State's student chapter of the National Association of Home Builders, helping students strengthen their technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and professional development.
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Greg is actively involved with the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), serving as an accreditation evaluator and Chair of ACCE's Associate Degree Caucus. His experience in curriculum design, academic leadership, and student-centered instruction brings valuable insight to ACCE's Teaching & Learning Practitioner (TLP) Certification program. As a TLP workshop facilitator, Greg brings a practical understanding of effective teaching methodologies, curriculum improvement, and experiential learning to help fellow educators strengthen their instructional effectiveness and enhance student learning outcomes.