Semsettin Gogebakan

As a water locator for Howard County Government in Columbia, Maryland, Semsettin Gogebakan locates sewer and county water lines that lie beneath the ground. He has provided numerous contractors with the information that they need to avoid costly damage or disruption to county service delivery. Recognized for his effectiveness in prioritizing projects and responding to changes in demands, Semsettin Gogebakan draws on a number of potential approaches to select the one best suited to the situation at hand.

Semsettin Gogebakan balances his professional responsibilities with a physically active personal life. Dedicated to walking 2.5 miles around a local lake on each work day, he also cycles 7 miles on the weekends and plays tennis every Sunday. An avid traveler as well, he has visited a number of destinations across the world, though he names Thailand as his particular favorite.

A native of Turkey, Semsettin Gogebakan served with the Turkish military for 18 months in the early 1980s. He now supports American veterans as a donor to the AMVETS National Service Foundation, which provides former service personnel with such daily living items as clothing, furniture, books, and household appliances.