50s Carl T. Herakovich (CE, 1959) has been presented the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who. He is an engineering professor emeritus at the University of Virginia and made significant academic contributions in studying the mechanics of fibrous composite materials.
80s Steve A. Whitaker (BSME, 1981/MSME, 1991) has retired as chief engineer with BorgWarner Inc., where he worked since 1983. Bill J. Pine (CE, 1985) received the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association’s Most Active Member Award. He is director of construction asphalt quality control operations with The Heritage Group. Robert J. Schukai Jr. (EE, 1986) has been promoted to executive vice president for technology development, fintech and new infrastructure with Mastercard. Patrick P. Wildemann (ME, 1986) has come out of retirement to be a part-time consultant with Leonard DRS systems, a company specializing in defense, security and aerospace. Adrian C. Lawhorn (MA, 1988) has taken his expertise on sports personality/behavioral data and analytics to serve as a sports data specialist with Profile. He also continues to work with DBA Wizard Sports, a company Lawhorn founded in 1996. Seenu Sarma (EE, 1988) is the senior vice president and chief procurement officer of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a regional amusement-resort operator. He formerly had leadership roles with Dean Foods and Deloitte Consulting.
Kurt R. Auzins (EE, 1989) is now a data analyst with Dickinson Fleet Services. He formerly had similar roles with other companies in the Indianapolis area.
90s John E. Ball (EE, 1990) is senior vice president/general manager with ServiceNow's customer workflow business unit. He has more than 25 years of experience developing enterprise software products. Dennis Black (EE, 1990) is general manager of Steel Dynamics’ new Southwest-Sinton (Texas) Flat Roll Steel Division, scheduled to begin operations later this year. Since 2016, he had been general manager of the company's Vulcan Steel Products Division in Alabama. Brett A. Starr (ME, 1990) has written and self-published the book of poetry “Random Acts of Poetry: Best Read with Coffee or Tea.“ Daniel J. Keown (CHE, 1991) has been promoted to general manager of Steel Dynamics’ Columbus (Ohio) Flat Roll Steel Division, operations that he helped reengineer and operate after acquisition in 2004. He has worked for the company since 1998. Jeff A. Hansen (CHE, 1992) has been given additional responsibilities as vice president of human resources, health and safety with Steel Dynamics. He is shaping strategies related to environmental resources, potential capital investments and climate-related objectives.
Andy K. Stirn (CHE, 1992) has been promoted to vice president of injection machinery and aftermarket for North America with Cincinnati-based Milacron. He has worked for the company since 2011. Jay Tarrh (ME, 1992) is now leading quality global operations and lean systems with Wabash National’s western region.
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Bryan S. Ware (AO, 1992) is chief executive officer of Next5 after being assistant director for cybersecurity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Brock A. Taylor (CPE, 1994) is the new director of HPC software with Advanced Micro Devices after having the same position with Intel Corporation. Tony S. Locker (EE, 1995) was promoted to senior vice president of product management with Tripp Lite, overseeing operations for more than 5,000 products. He had been vice president within the division. Daryl L. Peterson (ME, 1995) is the first managing director of the University of Notre Dame’s Engineering Innovation Hub and professor of practice within the College of Engineering. He had more than two decades of experience in manufacturing with Deere & Company. David E. Orr (ME, 1996) has been named a partner with W&W Holding after being vice president for manufacturing/innovation with MacuLogix.
Henneke, Moeller Named Fellows in Career Fields Alumni Greg L. Henneke and Trevor M. Moeller have achieved career distinction as fellows in their professions. Henneke (CE, 1975) was recognized as an American Society of Civil Engineers fellow, an honor bestowed upon only 3 percent of ASCE members, for celebrated contributions to the industry and creative solutions that have enhanced lives. He has spent 24 of more than 40 years contributing to civil engineering through his work with American Structurepoint, currently as senior vice president. He has helped the Indianapolis-based company grow to have more than $100 million in revenue and over 500 employees. Henneke also has served the public sector in various roles with the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indianapolis Department of Public Works. Moeller (ME, 1991) was named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for significant contributions during 10 or more years of active engineering practice. He is an associate professor with University of Tennessee’s Space Institute, leading nearly $8 million in research programs examining dynamics of thruster diagnostics, rocket programs and high-enthalpy flows. Moeller has had more than 41 papers featured in professional journals and conference proceedings and has received one patent.
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