FOUNDER / PRESIDENT / PRINCIPAL
Don Kline is a nationally recognized expert in structural engineering and post-tensioned concrete, with over three decades of experience in the design, analysis, construction, and preservation of concrete structures. As the founder and CEO of Kline Engineering & Consulting, LLC, Don leads a team of engineers committed to delivering innovative, high-performance solutions for complex structural challenges.
Throughout his career, Don has specialized in the engineering of post-tensioned and conventionally reinforced concrete buildings, deep and shallow foundations, and resilient structural systems designed to withstand wind and seismic forces. His portfolio spans multistory residential and commercial buildings, parking structures, tanks, and bridges. He is also a leading authority in structural evaluation and rehabilitation, with deep expertise in both destructive and non-destructive inspection methods, external post-tensioning, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems.
Don currently serves as Chair of the ACI-PTI 320 Code Committee, leading the development of the ACI-PTI 320-25 Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—the industry’s first unified design code for post-tensioned buildings. He has also contributed to numerous technical committees, including ACI 318, 423, 301, and 362, and served as past Chair of the PTI Technical Advisory Board and the National Capital Chapter of ACI.
His technical leadership is reflected in landmark projects, such as the roof structure of the Dulles International Airport Main Terminal, and in pioneering rehabilitation efforts involving aging infrastructure. Don is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and has authored technical papers for publications such as Concrete International, Structure Magazine, and the PTI Journal. He also serves as a seminar lecturer for the Post-Tensioning Institute’s national training programs.
Raised on a dairy farm in Manassas, VA, Don’s practical ingenuity began early rebuilding motorcycles and designing aircraft prototypes in college. He earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia and his M.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. Before founding KLINE in 2006, Don spent over 15 years with VSL, where he gained extensive experience in post-tensioning design, operations, and construction management.
Beyond his professional contributions, Don remains active in his local community and industry leadership. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Manassas and currently serves on the boards of several nonprofit and professional organizations. When not engineering or mentoring the next generation, he enjoys exploring his Greek heritage over long dinners by the Aegean.