Our History and Structure
Heywood Engineering, Inc. was founded in May of 1993 and has been in continual operation since that time. We are
orgainized as a privately held Nevada Corporation.
Our President
Heywood Engineering, Inc. was founded by Lance Heywood, P.E. Lance was born and raised in San Jose, CA and attended
high school at Bellarmine College Prep. Lance then moved on to Santa Clara University where he obtained
his degree in Electrical Engineering.
Lance went to work for Rosendin Electric, Inc.
in 1982 and spent time designing power, lighting and communication systems for large commercial and industrial facilities.
From there, Lance worked for nine years as the chief electrical engineer and electrical department manager for a large Ropeway
Transportation Company before starting Heywood Engineering in 1993.
Since 1984
Lance has specialized in the control, power, propulsion and automation needs of the Amusement, Entertainment, Recreation and
Transportation industries.
Lance is a member of IEEE and ISA.
Lance
and his wife, Jennifer, live in southwest Reno with their two teenage sons. In winter, Lance enjoys making turns at
the many wonderful snow sport resorts in the region. Summer will find him spending as much time as possible in his boat
on the waters of Tahoe.
Lance is active in his local church, Reno Vineyard, and his Christian
Faith is central to his life.