Joe Leasure

Joe Leasure is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Maine, where he teaches Structures II in the Bachelor of Architecture program. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering specialization) from the University of Maine, Orono, graduating magna cum laude. With over 30 years of structural engineering experience in New England, he is the President and Owner of L&L Structural Engineering Services, Inc., specializing in structural steel, cold-formed steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design. His expertise spans commercial, municipal, residential, and industrial projects.

Leasure’s professional work emphasizes project management and technical design across diverse construction materials and building types. While no specific grants or awards are noted, his dual role as an academic and industry practitioner bridges theoretical and applied engineering practices. He currently contributes to the university’s architecture curriculum while maintaining leadership in structural engineering consulting.