<p>T. Michael McMillen, PE, D.GE, was recently inducted into the initial class of Diplomates of Geotechnical Engineering, a post-licensure specialty certification based on experience, education, and ethics.&nbsp; <br /><br />The program is administered by the Academy of Geo-Professionals, under the American Society of Civil Engineer&rsquo;s Geo-Institute. McMillen has been active in specialty certification for many years and now serves as vice president of the Academy&rsquo;s Board.&nbsp; <br /><br />He is president of Gateway Geotechnical, LLC, a geotechnical design and consulting, and construction testing firm.</p>