Fred Klancnik

Fred Klancnik is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering, affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He actively engages in teaching and mentoring civil engineering students, occasionally instructing courses like CEE 618 Integrated Waterfront Planning and Engineering, guest lecturing in CEE 514 Coastal Engineering, and guiding senior capstone design teams on urban waterfront redevelopment projects.

• Mentored interdisciplinary teams on projects including Madison LakeWay/John Nolen Drive Redevelopment, Warner Beach Design, James Madison Park Revitalization, and Lake Restoration at Taliesin
• Former President of JJR/Inc, a nationally recognized planning, design, and engineering firm
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin
• Active member of Downtown Madison, Inc. and former Clean Lakes Alliance Community Board of Directors member

His expertise spans waterfront planning, coastal engineering, and urban redevelopment, drawing from extensive practical experience leading major projects in cities such as Chicago, Honolulu, and Madison.