School of Engineering and Technology
The members of the Industrial Advisory Board have a major impact on the curriculum of our engineering and technology programs. Several member companies have also sponsored senior projects and contributed to the Charlie Snyder Memorial Engineering Scholarship.
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Industrial Advisory Board
The Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) is comprised of engineering
professionals who actively participate in the development
and promotion of Lake Superior State University's engineering
and engineering technology programs, faculty, staff and students.
The School appreciates the time and effort of the members and the difference they make.
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- Thank you! Nine members of the Board attended our EAC of ABET luncheon on September 24th. Your participation was greatly appreciated. Your support continues to be one of our highest valued resources.
- Welcome! The IAB has added three new members: John Tillotson, Technical Fellow at Honeywell International in Boyne City, Mich.; Tim Bennett, Senior Process Engineer with Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Mich.; and Trevor Swenson, Senior Infrastructure Engineer with Research In Motion in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Both Trevor (CE) and Tim (EET & CET) are LSSU alumni, while John's son, Stephen, is an LSSU ME graduate.
- Dates have been announced for the 2013 Summer Camps. The summer camp page has been updated and is now able to take new applications for this summer.
- Resources: Check out our resources for program and camp brochures, and the employer survey. Printed copies can be provided by contacting Jeanne Shibley.
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KID TIME - Chris Conklin, far left, retired from the Industrial Advisory Board in April to spend time with his grandchildren. He was a driving force behind our Recruitment Committee and a devoted member of the IAB. Congratulations Chris and Best Wishes! |
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Schedule & Events |
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- Our next meeting will be April 26 on campus at LSSU in the Great Lakes Rooms. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am with lunch to follow. Please RSVP to Jeanne Shibley at jmshibly@lssu.edu. A schedule will be posted along with the senior projects brochure as soon as it is available.
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Role Statement & Expectations |
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IAB Role Statement:
IAB members guide, nurture and assure
that the School of Engineering and Technology produces engineers
with skills that will not only fulfill today's industrial
needs, but will foresee the requirements of tomorrow in a
global economy. IAB members provide a "real time" interface
with both faculty members and students bringing today's industrial
technology to LSSU "today."
IAB members are expected to:
- Evaluate and critique engineering
programs by providing professional experience and direction.
- Be able to provide technical support
such as; teaching materials, information on equipment, donation
of equipment, funding.
- Promote LSSU engineering curriculum
to young people by participating in regional recruitment
seminars and invite students for industrial tours.
- Attend Industrial Advisory Board
meetings.
- Support the senior project program
with ideas or equipment and/or materials.
- Encourage professional development
of the faculty by providing summer employment and sponsoring
sabbaticals.
- Provide assistance with job placement
for students both full-time and summer internships.
- Participate on subcommittees.
- Vote during IAB meetings on issues
relative to the Role Statement.
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Active Members |
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Ray Adams
Dean emeritus - ret.
Lake Superior State University
College of Engineering & Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
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Dave Allison
Engineer
Wayne Wire
Kalkaska, Mich.
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Bob Andersen
Supervisor, Instrumentation - ret.
Continental Automotive
Auburn Hills, Mich. |
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Tim Bennett
Senior Process Engineer
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw, Mich. |
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Fred Berg
Assistant Engineering Manager, Columns & Control/Electrical
Nexteer Steering Solutions Services Corp.
Saginaw, Mich. |
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George Bielis
Vice President of Product Engineering-Machining/Vehicle Group
Affinia Group
McHenry, Ill. |
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Nathan Callaghan
Senior Project Engineer - Infotainment
General Motors
Milford, Mich. |
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Darryl Dinel
Senior Automation Engineer
Nike
Portland, Ore. |
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Lynnette Eding
Quality Manager
Blu Perspective
Zeeland, Mich. |
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Jim Gibbs
Primary Designer-Starter Motor
Ford Motor Company
Ypsilanti, Mich. |
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Dan Goodrich
Engineer
Continental Automotive
Auburn Hills, Mich. |
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Gerry Grosskopf
Electrical Engineer
Industrial Magnetics
Boyne City, Mich.
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Diane Haig
Manager, Human Resources & Information Technology
Applied Manufacturing Technologies
Orion, Mich. |
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Steve Kars
Proprietor/Engineer
CanAm Underwater Hockey Gear
Rapid River, Mich. |
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Ralph Larsen
Engineer
Michigan Scientific Corporation
Charlevoix, Mich. |
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Adam Lyon
Engineer
Biomass Fiber Solutions
Mancelona, Mich. |
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Ernie Maas
Director, Engineering & Operations
Cloverland Electric Cooperative
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. |
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Jeff Menosky
Engineer
Michigan Scientific Corporation
Charlevoix, Mich. |
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Elio Principe, P.Eng.
Director/Project Engineer
MGP Architects, Engineer Inc.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Canada |
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Adil Shafi
President
Advenovation, Inc.
Brighton, Mich.
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Ralph Shoberg
President
RS Technologies,
Division of Piezotronics PCB Load & Torque
Farmington Hills, Mich.
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Don Stephanic
President
Western Engineered Products
Clarkson, Mich. |
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Trevor Swenson
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Research In Motion
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. |
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Brian Theriault
Controls Engineer/Proprietor
Tempest Enterprises, LLC
Gaylord, Mich. |
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John Tillotson
Technical Fellow
Honeywell International
Boyne City, Mich.
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John Truckey
President
Precision Edge Surgical Instruments
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. |
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Marty Zoener
Mechanical Engineer,
Automation Control Systems
Honeywell
Boyne City, Mich. |
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Resources |
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Meeting Archives & Downloads |
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To view files from previous meetings, please contact Jeanne Shibley at 906-635-2597 or jmshibly@lssu.edu
The Fall 2012 meeting was held at the LSSU Regional Center in Gaylord on November 2, 2013.
The Spring 2012 meeting was on the LSSU campus on April 27th. Chris Conklin announced his retirement from the IAB - our best wishes to him as he spends some quality time with his grandkids! He will be greatly missed.
The Fall 2011 meeting was held at the LSSU Regional Center in Gaylord on November 4th. Congratulations to Steve Kars for re-election to secretary and Welcome! to our new members: Trevor Swenson of Research In Motion in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; Tim Bennett of Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Mich.; and John Tillotson of Honeywell International in Boyne City, Mich.
The Spring 2011 meeting was held on the LSSU campus on April 29. Congratulations to Nathan Callagan on his election to chair, and to Steve Kars on his election to Secretary. Welcome! to our newest member: Adil Shafi of Advenovation, Inc in Brighton, Mich., and best wishes to Charile Litzner on his retirement from Cloverland Cooperative and the IAB.
The Fall 2010 meeting was held at the LSSU Regional Center in Gaylord on November 5th.
The Spring 2010 meeting was held on the LSSU campus on April 30. Congratulations to Nathan Callaghan for being voted in as the new IAB secretary.
Our Fall 2009 meeting was held on Nov. 6 at Michigan Scientific in Charlevoix. Our thanks to Ralph Larsen for his sponsorship.
Spring 2009 - hosted at the LSSU Campus on May 1.
Fall 2008 - hosted by Bob Andersen at Museum Bronze in Auburn Hills on November 7.
Spring 2008 - hosted at the LSSU campus on May 2.
Fall 2007 - hosted by Ralph Larsen at Michigan Scientific in Charlevoix on Nov. 2.
Spring 2007 - hosted at the campus of LSSU on May 4.
Fall 2006 - hosted by Lynnette (Utecht) Eding
at Johnson Controls in Holland on Nov. 3.
To view files from previous meetings, please contact Jeanne Shibley at 906-635-2597 or jmshibly@lssu.edu
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