Marvin L. Sorvala, PE

Marvin Sorvala came to Michigan Tech from Bessemer, Michigan. He completed a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering in 1972 and went on to attain a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1973.

He served as president of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates of St. Paul, Minnesota, a civil and architectural design company focusing on municipal engineering and architecture. Marvin started with the company in 1973 and became president in 1990. He started his career designing wastewater treatment facilities and, later, directed the civil design group of Bonestroo, Rosene & Anderlik leading the management team for roadway, sanitary sewer, storm water, water distribution, and other municipal projects.

He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and served as Treasurer for Northern Environmental Technologies. Sorvala was a registered Professional Engineer in four states. He was a member of the Michigan Tech President's Society and served on the Executive Council of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department's Partnering with the Future Campaign.

Marvin and his late wife, Wanda, established a scholarship in 1992 to benefit Michigan Tech students from Bessemer, Michigan.  He is currently retired and spends time with his wife, DiAnn, in both Minnesota and Florida.

Updated on 10/29/2024.