MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ADVISORY BOARD
The purpose of the External Advisory Committee is to provide guidance on the many facets of mechanical engineering, including technology, education and training, employment, and outcomes assessment. In particular, the committee will meet each year in the fall and spring semesters to:
- discuss current directions in ME and ME technology.
- provide suggestions and guidance for new programs and course offerings.
- address new methods for course and program delivery.
- identify sources of potential employment for graduates.
- provide assessment and feedback to the department on the level of quality of the graduates
The members of the External Advisory Committee are engineers from academia as well as industry and government agencies, and they normally serve a three-year term. Longer terms are allowed and are discussed on an individual basis.
Updated 8/28/2023
MEMBERS
Mr. Andrew Allen |
Mr. Frank J. Genova III |
Mr. Steven Benvenuto |
Mr. Michael Gillin Site Vice President Limerick Generating Station 3146 Sanatoga Road Pottstown, PA 19464 |
Ms. Coleen Burke-Finney |
Mr. Sudhakar Goverdhanam |
Mr. Simon Chung |
Mr. James P. Hearn |
Ms. Mary Colliton |
Dr. Kristi L. Kiick |
| Thomas J. Dunleavy Vice President, Product Management ARRIS 101 Tournament Dr. Horsham, PA 19044 |
Dr. Stephen Mastro |
| Ms. Ashley Ferguson NSWCPD, Electric Drive Test Facility Production Manager Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, U.S.Navy 5001 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 |
Mr. Patrick Smith Global Machinery Manager Air Products and Chemicals Trexlertown, PA |
| Mr. James Folgia Vice President Turner Construction 685 Route 202 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
Mr. Manny Torres Chief Scientist, Advanced Strategic Programs and Senior Fellow Lockheed Martin 230 Mall Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 19406 |
| Ms. JoAnn Garbin Director of Innovation, Advanced Development Microsoft Redmond, WA |