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College of Engineering, University of Idaho - July 06, 2008

College of Engineering

Office of the Dean
College of Engineering
Janssen Engineering 125
PO Box 441011
Moscow, ID 83844-1011
http://www.engr.uidaho.edu/
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AlumnI Directory for the 1970s

Mervin L. Beck

B.S.Min.E. 1973, University of Idaho

1975-1977 - Hecla Mining Company
1977-1978 - Mining Engineering UV Industries, Hanover, NM
1978-1982 - Safety Manager, Anaconda Mining CARR Fork
1982-1993 - U.S. Army Tooele Army Depot
1993-01996 - Deputy Safety Manager, U.S. Army Pacific
1996-2007 - Program Manager Explosives, Ammunition, Chemical Agent Program U.S. Army Umatilla Chemical Depot
Chemical Agent Program Safety Manager

Jeffrey Benz

B.S.Met.E. 1979, University of Idaho

1980-1985 - U.S. Bureau of Mines
1985-1986 - Sandvik Special Metals
1989-1991 - L-Bar Products
1992-1999 - Denali Inc.
1999-Present - Alcoa

Charles C. Bergman

M.NucSc. 1973, University of Idaho

Phillips Petroleum Company
Idaho Nuclear
Aerojet Nuclear
Amalgamated Sugar Company

Rebecca Bjustrom

B.S.Ch.E. 1976, University of Idaho

National Research Council of Canada
University of Alberta
Amoco Petroleum
Gulf Oil Solvent Refined Coal
Mitre Corporation
U.S. Department of Energy

Bruce A. Brotnov

B.S.C.E. 1968, University of Idaho
M.S.C.E. 1970, University of Idaho

1971-1978 - U.S. Army Officer (Engineer)
1981-1997 - Department of Defense, retired GM-15
1998-Present - Self-employed, Poormans Investment Strategy (online newsletter)

Alvin Burgemeister

B.S.E.E. 1968, University of Idaho
M.S.E.E. 1972, University of Idaho

U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD
Boeing Commercial Airplane Company
B-twelve Associates, Inc.

David R. Burgess

B.S.E.E. 1970, University of Idaho
M.S.E.E. 1977, Naval Postgraduate School

1970-1998 - U.S. Navy (Submarine Officer / Engineering Duty Officer (Acquisition) - four Major Program Manager assignments 1999-Present - Digital System Resources (Corporate VP)/ General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (Director, Advanced Programs)

John Bush

B.S.M.E. 1972, University of Idaho

Geothermal drilling engineer and manager for Unocal Corporation and consulting for various companies around the world
Currently Geothermal Drilling Manager for Mighty River Power in Hamilton, New Zealand

John W Caldwell III

B.S.C.E. 1977, University of Idaho

January 1978-May 1980 - Texaco, Inc.
June 1980-January 1986 - Southland Royalty Company
February 1986-March 2006 - Burlington Resources
April 2006-Present - Conoco Phillips

Roy Alan Christie

B.S.E.E. 1970, University of Idaho
M.B.A. 1981, California State University, Stanislaus

1971-1974 - U.S. Army
Late 1970s - Production/Quality Control Supervisor, Procter & Gamble®
1980-1997 - Director of Engineering, Tri Valley Growers/S&W Fine Foods
1997-Present - Directory of Engineering, J.R. Simplot Company

Paul Edward Cooley Paul Cooley

B.S.C.E. 1976, University of Idaho
M.S.C.E. 1979, University of Idaho

1979-1988 - Montgomery Engineering
1988-2001 - PCAquatic Engineering
2001-Present - PBS&J

Kelly Courtright

B.S. Geology 1975, University of Idaho
M.S.Min.E. 1982, University of Idaho

Private and public sector employment as a mining engineer and geologist.

David A. Crea, P.E. David A. Crea with 400 pound BFW Pump

B.S.Ch.E 1974, University of Idaho

1974-1991 - FMC Corp, Pocatello, ID
1992-Present - Self-employed, Creative Process Engineering

Victoria A. Dancy

B.S.Min.E. 1978, University of Idaho
M.B.A. 1980, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
J.D. 1983, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK

1978-1984 - Engineer, Kerr McGee
1984-1986 - Attorney, Kornfeld, Franklin, & Phillips
1986-Present - Attorney, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

W. S. Davis

B.S.M.E. 1973, University of Idaho

1973-2004 - Shell Oil Company
2005-Present - Bandini Engineering Inc.

William B. Davis

B.S.M.E. 1971, University of Idaho
M.B.A. 1983, Syracuse University

1971-1978 - U.S. Navy
1978-1983 - Corning
1983-2006 - Poly-America
2006-Present - Pactiv

Jim Dikeman

B.S.M.E. 1974, University of Idaho

Great Mechanical Engineering career in Electronic Test & Measurement 10 years, Medical Device Design for 11 years, and the last 11 years as a Product Design and Development Engineering Consultant at Dikeman Design & Development in San Diego.

Tristan (Tris) Donlevy

B.S.Ch.E. 1974, University of Idaho
M.S.Ch.E. 1977, Oregon State University

1977-1982 - Teledyne Wah Chang, Albany, OR
1982-Present - Chevron, Richmond, CA

David C. Drown

M.S.Ch.E. 1969, University of Idaho
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 1975, University of Idaho

1967 - Monsanto Corporation
1970-1972 - U.S. Army
1974-1977 - FMC Corporation
1977-1980 - Energy Inc.
1980-Present - Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho

Michael L. Dwyer

B.S.Met.E. 1979, University of Idaho

1979-1995 - Process Engr. Calif. Portland Cement, Mojave, CA
1995-2000 - Sr. Process Engr, Ash Grove Cement, Seattle
2000-Present - Sr. Production Engr, Lehigh Cement, Mitchell, IN

Richard Ehrsam

B.S.Min.E. 1979, University of Idaho

I have worked in Software customer support for the past 25 years. My latest position is with Oracle USA as a Service Deliver Manager working exclusively with a large commercial aircraft manufacturer.

Bill Eisinger Bill Eisinger

B.S.E.E. 1975, University of Idaho
M.S.E.E. 1979, University of Santa Clara
M.B.A. 1983, Boise State University

1975-1979 - Pacific Gas & Electric Company
1979-1989 - Idaho Power Company
1989-Present - POWER Engineers, Inc.

Keith D Euhus

M.S.Ch.E. 1977, University of Idaho

6 years with 3M Company in New Product Development. Retired from Weyerhaeuser Company after 27 years in pulping and papermaking.

Ronald A. Filka

B.S.M.E. 1971, University of Idaho

Retired U.S. Navy, 1982 as a Lieutenant Commander. Worked for a subsidiary of Newport News Shipbuilding as a ship overhaul supervisor until Asheville Industries closed down in 1994. Started my own business as an Electrical Contractor in 1994 and am still enjoying the varying challenges of industrial and residential electrical work. Built my first berm home upon retirement from the Navy and have finished my second steel/masonry home two years ago.

David Finkelnburg

B.S.Met.E. 1970, University of Idaho
M.S. Ceramic Engineering 2006, Alfred University

Climax Molybdenum Company
Australian Iron and Steel at Pt. Kembla, NSW, Australia
Simplot, both in fertilizer and food businesses
Currently a senior consulting engineer with Walker Engineering, Pocatello, ID

Larry Fitchett

B.S.E.E. 1978, University of Idaho

1979-Present - Senior Engineer, IBM®

Richard D. Fritzley Richard Fritzley

B.S.C.E. 1979, University of Idaho
M.B.A. 1988, Indiana University

1979-1986 - U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps
1989-Present - Boise Cascade, Boise, ID
July 2006-August 2007 - Recalled to active duty for service in Iraq

Don Fronek

M.S.E.E. 1969, University of Idaho
Ph.D.E.E. 1973, University of Idaho

General Electric
Hughes Aircraft
NASA
RDA Logicon
U.S. Army
Fastmetrix
University of Idaho
University of Alabama
University of Nevada
Louisiana Tech
University of New Mexico

Wes Fujii

B.S.M.E. 1979, University of Idaho

1980-2005 - Hewlett-Packard® Company, Boise
2005-Present - Chelton Flight Systems, Boise

H. Marvin Green

B.S.M.E. 1970, University of Idaho

Electric power, primarily in nuclear quality assurance. Started in construction in 1971, migrated into operational plants, worked as a consultant for a couple of years, ran my own company for several years, then moved back into a utility, where I am now. My family and I have lived and worked on each coast and several points in between.

James (Jim) Grubb

B.S.C.E. 1979, University of Idaho

I have been employed by the USDA - Forest Service since I graduated.

Wayne R Hager

B.S.Ch.E. 1963, University of Utah
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 1972, University of Idaho

1963-1963 - EI Dupont
1964-1966 - U.S. Army
1966-1969 - E Dupont
1969-1973 - Graduate Student
1973-1988 - University of Idaho
1988-2003 - Penn State University
2003-Present - Penn State Faculty Emeritus

Gary D. Hanson

B.S.E.E. 1974, University of Idaho
Masters in Business Administration 1974, University of Idaho

Worked for Pacific Gas & Electric Company from 1975. Current position is Area Account Services Manager responsible for providing business, customer products and services.

Mary Jo (Benjamin) Hornberger Mary Jo Hornberger

B.S.E.E. 1979, University of Idaho
MS Management of Technology 1997, National Technological University

1979-Present - Have worked in R&D, Technical Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, positions include engineering, project management, & management, products include calculators, palmtops, notebook computers, and digital projectors, Hewlett-Packard®, Corvallis, OR

Michael W. Jasberg

B.S.E.E. 1975, University of Idaho

1975-1982 - The Bunker Hill Company
1982-1988 - Kaiser Cement Corporation
1988-Present - Mitsubishi Cement Corporation

Lawrence D. Johnson

B.S.E.E. 1979, University of Idaho

1980-1982 - Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
1982-1990 - Raychem Corporation
1990-2004 - Systems Interface Inc.
2004-Present - Not working, starting new venture

Stan Jones

B.S.Ch.E. 1971, University of Idaho
M.S. Systems Management 1985, University of Southern California
M.S. Environmental Engineering 2000
Ph.D. Engineering Management 2002

1971-1991 - Submarine Officer, U.S. Navy
1991-1993 - Consultant Engineer, Black & Veatch
1994-1995 - Consultant Engineer, Dames & Moore
1995-Present - Project Manager, Battelle

Thomas H. Kuckertz Thomas Kuckertz

B.S.E.E. 1968, University of Illinois, Urbana
M.S.E.E. 1969, University of Idaho
Ph.D.E.E. 1974, University of Idaho

1974-1995 - University of California, Los Alamos National Laboratory
1986-2000 - Pajarito Scientific Corporation, BNFL Instruments
2000-Present - Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council

Bernard P. (Bud) Leber, Jr.

B.S.Ch.E. 1973, University of Idaho
M.S.Ch.E. 1975, University of Idaho

September 1974-May 2004 - Kaiser Aluminum
May 2004-October 2004 - Self Employed
October 2004-December 2005 - CH2M HILL
December 2005-Present - Kaiser Aluminum

Harry W. Lee

B.S.C.E. 1972, University of Idaho
M.S.C.E. 1977, University of Idaho
Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering. 1983, University of Idaho

1972-1974 - Latah County Planning
1974-1979 - State of Idaho Planning Agency
1980-2003 - College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho

Raymond Edward Lomas

B.S.Min.E. 1976, University of Idaho
M.B.A. 1985, Harvard University

1976-1983 - Engelhard Corporation
1985-1991 - Crane Corporation
1991-2000 - Ingersoll-Rand Company
2004-Present - Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems

Gary Makey

B.S.E.E. 1978, University of Idaho

1978-1979 - Boeing Aerospace
1979-Present - Idaho National Lab, various contractors, same job

Robert H. Manz

B.S.C.E. 1973, University of Idaho

1973-1975 - California Department of Transportation
1976-1993 - Phillips Fibers Corporation
1993-2001 - Amoco Fabrics & Fibers, American Fibers & Yarns, Drake Extrusion
2001-2003 - Bayer Corporation
2004-Present - City of Greenville, SC
Registered Professional Engineer, California and South Carolina

Richard McDonald Richard McDonald

B.S.M.E. 1969, University of Idaho
M.S.M.E. 1970, University of Idaho

25 years working for the U.S. Navy as a nuclear engineer.

Brian Micke Brian Micke

B.S.Min.E. 1970, University of Idaho

1971-1973 - U.S. Peace Corps, Zwedru, Liberia
1973-1980 - Underground mining of nickel ores, Western Mining Corp, Kambalda, Western Australia
1980-1985 - Startup of new underground and surface gold mines, Western Mining Corp, Stawell, Victoria
1985-1988 - Operations management of gold mines in Nevada, Nevada Goldfields, Denver, Colorado
1989-1992 - Operations management, including closure of mines in Nevada, California and Nova Scotia, Western Mining Corp, Denver, Colorado
1992-2002 - Development of two new products using explosives separated by two years running an underground mine contracting firm, Denver, CO
2002-Present - Back to sunny Western Australia to found an independent bulk explosives manufacturing company which also provides blasthole loading services to iron, copper and gold mining companies in the state, Synegex, Perth, Western Australia

James C Miller James Miller

B.S.E.E. 1976, University of Idaho

1977-Present - Idaho Power Company, Boise, ID
Senior Vice President - Power Supply

Noel Miller

B.S.C.E. 1976, University of Idaho
Masters of Public Administration 1989

Public Works Director for the City of Edmonds, WA for the past 8 years. Previously worked for URS Corp, Alpha Engineering and HDR.

John K Nedrow

B.S. Agricultural Mechanization 1975, University of Idaho

Self-employed farming last 31 years near Ashton, Idaho.

Kevin Neese Kevin Neese

B.S.Ch.E 1978, University of Idaho

Two years at Hanford as an engineer for United Nuclear (DOE subcontractor). Thirteen years at the (now-defunct) Trojan Nuclear Plant near Portland, Oregon. Started out as an Engineer (Shift Technical Advisor), got my Senior Reactor Operator license in 1982. Became a Shift Supervisor (Plant Operations). Served the final 5 years as a Senior Project Manager. Moved to Arizona in 1993 and went to work as a Senior Project Manager at the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. Currently (and for the last 8 years) leading a team of Project Managers in new component fabrication for the plant. Most of our work is in Italy, Korea, and Mexico.

Arlin L. Olson Arlin Olson

B.S.Ch.E. 1973, University of Idaho
M.S.Ch.E. 1988, University of Idaho

Six years with Allied General Nuclear Services in Barnwell, SC, and Oak Ridge, TN
27 years at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, ID

Donald Parks

B.S. Agricultural Engineering 1975, University of Idaho
M.S. Agricultural Engineering 1978, University of Idaho

1975-1977 - Agricultural Engineer, University of Idaho
1978-2003 - Self-employed farmer
2003-Present - Civil Engineer, University of Idaho

Cary D. Poston

B.S.E.E. 1972, University of Idaho
B.S. Business Management 1982, University of Maryland

1963-1984 - U.S. Navy
1984-1992 - Tacoma Boatbuilding Company
1992-1995 - Omnipro, Inc.
1990-1995 - Poston Custom Construction Company, Inc.

Terry Precht

B.S.Ag.E. 1975, University of Idaho
M.S.Ag.E. 1978, University of Idaho

1977-1987 - Assistant Professor Engineering Science/Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho
1987-1989 - Mechanical Engineering Manager, Colorado Memory Systems
1989-1994 - Engineering Manager, Textronix
1994-1995 - Engineering Manager, ComByte
1995-Present - President, Technology Driven Products

Steven Reiser, P.E Steven Reiser

B.S.Ch.E. 1978, University of Idaho
B.S. Chemistry 1978, University of Idaho

1978-1980 - Bunker Hill Mining Company, Kellogg, ID
1980-1981 - Fansteel Metals, R&D, Oklahoma
1981-1982 - Dressing Engineering (Natural Gas Processing Design)
1983-1999 - Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
2000-Present - Total career change, various contracts as a Sr. Web Application Developer

Eric Schulz Eric Schulz

B.S.E.E. 1976, University of Idaho
M.S.E.E. 1980, University of Idaho

Consulting engineer and various project and line management roles, over 26 years, with CH2M HILL, Boise, Idaho.

Duncan H. "Scott" Showers

B.S.C.E. 1976, University of Idaho
M.S. Engineering Management 1983, Air Force Institute of Technology
M.S. Strategic Studies 1999, Air War College

1977-2003 - U.S. Air Force, retired in 2003 as Colonel, AF CE commander 3 times, Mission Support Group Commander final assignment
2003-Present - Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton, San Antonio, Texas

Larry R. Sinclair Larry Sinclair

B.S.A.E 1963, California State Polytechnic
M.S.A.E 1972, University of Idaho
Ph.D.A.E 1973, University of Idaho

1963-1968 - USDA Soil Conservation Service, Patterson, California
1968-1973 - University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho
1973-1977 - University of Florida, Sanford, Florida
1977-1983 - Harza Engineering Company, Chicago, Illinois
1983-1986 - HP El Sauz Ranch, Raymondville, Texas
1986-1992 - Harza Engineering Company, Peshawar, Pakistan
1992-1994 - Construction Control Services Corporation, Peshawar, Pakistan
1994-1995 - Construction Control Services Corporation, Manila, Phillippines
1995-2006 - Gila River Indian Community, Arizona

Rajindar Singh

M.S. Agricultural Engineering 1972, University of Idaho

Present - Technical Manager, Siemens Water Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Rev. Robert Sipe

B.S.C.E. 1976, University of Idaho

1976-1977 - Idaho Power Company
1977-1979 - City of Cottage Grove, OR
1979-1981 - Olsen & Thompson Engineering
1982-1998 - Idaho Power Company
2001-Present - Episcopal Diocese of Oregon

Timothy D Stebbins

B.S.Min.E. 1979, University of Idaho

Systems Engineer, The Boeing Company, Integrated Defense Systems

Dennis Stettler

B.S.C.E. 1973, University of Idaho
M.E.C.E. 1975, University of Idaho

1975-1987 - Hart Crowser, Seattle, WA
1987-1989 - Converse Consultants, Seattle, WA
1989-Present - Landau Associates, Edmonds, WA

Daniel Thacker

B.S.E.E. 1978, University of Idaho
M.S.E.E. 1987, University of Missouri, Rolla

1978-1979 - Boeing Military Aerospace, Wichita, KS
1979-1981 - Instrument Flight Radios, Wichita, KS
1981-1984 - Sundstrand Aviation, Rockford, Ill
1984-1988 - Emerson Electric, St. Louis, Mo
1988-1991 - Eldec, Lynnwood, WA
1991-1999 - Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Everett, WA
1999-2001 - IZ magazine, Kirkland, WA
2001-2005 - Aseptico, Woodinville, WA
2005-Present - Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Everett, WA

Dennis Ulrich

B.S.Ch.E. 1975, University of Idaho
M.S.Ch.E. 1979, University of Idaho

Five years with U.S. Army, Ft. Riley, KS
Six years with Inland Steel, East Chicago, IN
Two years with Kohler Company, Kohler, WI
Currently owner of G&M Innsurance, Willamina, OR

Harry W. Vasquez Harry Vasquez

B.S.E.E. 1975, University of Idaho
M.S.E.E. 1980, Naval Postgraduate School

1970-1990 - Engineering Duty Officer, U.S. Navy
1990-Present - The MITRE Corporation

James V Voyles

B.S.E.E. 1972, University of Idaho

January 2, 1973-April 30, 2005 - Idaho Power Company
Now retired

Paul Warner

B.S.Ch.E. 1974, University of Idaho

1974-Present - Sasol North America, Lake Charles, LA

Lee A. Wheler

B.S.Ch.E. 1970, University of Idaho

29.5 years with ConAgra Foods, Inc. dba Lamb Weston, Inc. Soon to be retired.

James A. Willms

B.S.M.E. 1970, University of Idaho
M.B.A. 1972, Harvard University

1972-1980 - Brand Management, Procter & Gamble®, Cincinnati, Ohio
1980-Present - Executive Management, Unicover Corporation, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Wayne L. Wohler Wayne Wohler

B.S.E.E. 1977, University of Idaho

1977-Present - IBM

Daniel A. Wright Daniel Wright

B.S.Geo.E. 1979, University of Idaho

1979-1981 - Roger Lowe Associates
1981-1986 - GeoEngineers, Inc.
1985-2003 - WT Services Company
2000-Present - The Springs at Borrego RV Resort

Stephen H Young

B.S.C.E. 1967, University of Idaho
M.S.C.E. 1975, University of Idaho

Smith-Kangus Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
J-U-B Engineers