Chris Cicenas
Mechanical Engineer

Education:
The Ohio State University / 1980
BSME  PE license (Professional Engineer)

How many years experience?
27 years experience

List a few clients you have worked with?
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Louisiana Pacific, TRG Victorinox, Respironics, Trex, Gerber, Maxtor, Owens Corning, American Tool, Midmark Medical, Chiron Vision, Mallinckrodt, Anesthesiology, SCJohnson, Spaulding Lighting, Escalade Sports, Compaq, Deca-medics, Pella, Niagara Mohawk Power, Checkpoint, Ryobi, Moen, Picker Medical

What is your speciality?
Contraptionation and Derby Cars

What is your favorite quote/saying?
"Good designs happen when you make good compromises."

What are you most passionate about?   
Good compromises & Bob Evans

What are your hobbies?  
Landscaping, home improvements.

What was your first car? Datsun 200SX

What was the first concert you went to?  
Adam Ant/The Romantics  Cleveland Music Hall

What is your favorite scent?  
Bread baking in the oven.

What is your favorite chair?
 Windsor chair.  Beautifully efficient design
(an authentic Windsor, that is.)

What was the last book you read?   
Stiff.  It's a lively book about dead people.

What was the last CD you bought?   
Hush Baby.  (Crying baby?  Try this.)

What do you consider your best attributes?  Persistence.  (Some would call it stubbornness.)

What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?   Sailing Lake Erie on a Hobie 16 with 5 foot waves and 25 knot winds.  Unbelievable!

Do your friends think you look like someone famous?   Dr. Egon Spengler  (Ghost Busters)

What three things would you take to a deserted island?  
Leatherman, Twine, Plastic Sheet