Advisory board members meet with faculty members in the program area two to three times a year to ensure the curriculum is preparing students with the skills they need to succeed after graduation. Board members:

• Review the program structure, looking at courses, when they are offered, and how classroom and laboratory experiences are used in the course
• Provide advice and offer suggestions on improving the program
• Review equipment, lab supplies, and facilities to ensure the program is on the cutting edge
• Recommend sources of support, advocacy, and funding to faculty members

Advisory Board Members

• Greg Bauer, Spartech Plastics
• Ron Brumbarger, President/CEO, Bit Wise Solutions, Inc.
• Bruce Carmichael, President, TomKen Tool & Engineering, Inc.
• Jason Copeland, Keihin Aircon North America, Inc.
• Drew Easter, Makuta Technics
• Lee Light, Manager of Machining Operations, Maxon Corporation
• Jarlon Liner, Account Manager, Rockwell Automation
• Lou Goss, Employment Manager, Borg Warner Automotive
• Stu Kaplan, President, Makuta Technics
• Mark Lohmar, Engineering Manager, Maxon Corp
• Howard Scheetz, Human Resources Manager, Jarden Home Brands