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Leading the Next Generation of Impact

CECAS Advisory Board members group photo taken in the AMIC Building.

The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Advisory Board brings together a distinguished group of industry partners and leaders who provide valuable insight on a wide range of higher education and workforce-related matters. Drawing on their diverse expertise and experience, board members offer strategic guidance that helps ensure the College remains responsive to emerging trends, industry needs, and global challenges. Through this collaborative partnership, we work together to enhance academic programs and identify opportunities for innovation and growth. Their engagement is instrumental in shaping the College’s strategic direction, strengthening connections between academia and industry, and preparing students to make meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving world.

We are proud to have these accomplished and visionary leaders serving on the CECAS Advisory Board, and we value their ongoing commitment to advancing the College's mission and impact.

Dean's Advisory Board Members

◼ Janine Anthony Bowen, Esq.
BakerHostetler

◼ Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
Launch Director, Exploration Ground Systems Program
NASA  

◼ Dr. Marshall L. Brown
President and CEO
ACM Chemistries, Inc.  

◼ Al Collins
Group President, Corporate Development and Sustainability
Fluor Corporation

◼ Cara Cornelius
CEO
Landscapers Supply Inc

◼ Russ Esmacher
Senior VP Optics Network Division
Nokia Greenville

◼ Preston Gillespie
Executive Vice President, Chief Generation Officer and Enterprise Operational Excellence
Duke Energy

◼ I.V. Hall
CEO and Managing Director
NEXT Science

◼ Raymond Jones
Vice President-Asia (Retired)
ExxonMobil Development Company

◼ Brian Keefe
Vice President, Truck & Bus Development, Americas Company
Michelin North America, Inc

◼ Mike Mansuetti
President (Retired)
Robert Bosch, LLC

◼ Gary Mercer
Vice President Engineering (Retired)
GE Aviation

◼Edward "Ed" Rose
Senior Partner
Mill Rock Capital

◼ Brittany Sater
GM, Heavy Duty Services ITR Engineering in Gas Power
GE Vernova

◼ Michael Watt
Chairman and CEO
Scientific Research Corporation

◼ Mary Beth Westmoreland
Vice President, Technology
Amazon

◼ Vanessa Wyche
Acting Associate Administrator
NASA

◼ Kevin Yates - Chairman of the Board
CEO
Trulite Glass and Aluminum

  • Emeritus Members

    Dr. C. Mauli Agrawal P.E.
    Interim Provost & VP for Academic Affairs Research
    University of Texas, San Antonio

    Joseph T. Bailey
    Retired Vice President of Research
    3M Industrial Consumer Sector

    Dr. Samit K. Bhattacharyya, P.E.
    President
    RENMAR Enterprises Inc.

    Senator Paul Campbell
    South Carolina Senate

    Dr. Ben P. Dillard, III
    President
    Florence-Darlington Technical College

    Liesl Folks
    VP for Semiconductor Strategy
    University of Arizona

    Paul M. Garrett
    Retired VP of Celanese Acetate

    Dr. Ellen Granberg
    Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs
    Rochester Institute of Technology

    Keith Gockenbach
    Sr VP Operations
    Sundrop Fuels

    Dr. Randolph Guschl
    Retired Director
    Dupont Center for Collaborative Research & Education

    R. Scott Henry
    President & CEO
    SERC Reliability Corporation

    Milton W. Holcombe
    Retired President
    Electrospace Systems

    Sam Holeman
    Vice President, Transmission System Planning & Operations
    Duke Energy

    Ralph Hulseman
    President
    Hoowaki, LLC

    John Intile
    Vice President Gas Power Engineering
    GE Vernova

    The Honorable Hugh K. Leatherman
    S. C. Senator
    President Pro Tem

    Ronald Lindsay
    Retired Chief Operating Officer
    Eastman Chemical Company

    Eric Martinez
    CEO
    Modjoul

    Robert W. Moser
    Retired Executive VP of Springs Industries

    Kevin Poyck
    Market Group Leader Americas
    Signify

    Dr. Melur Ramasubramanian
    Vice President of Research
    University of Virginia

    James A. Scotti, P.E.
    Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
    Fluor Corporation

    Ken Smith
    Sr. Vice President Business Development
    Fluor Corporation

    Dean P. Stanley
    Retired Vice President

    David Stafford
    Chief Human Resource Officer
    Michelin North America

    Dr. Bevlee Watford
    Associate Dean, Equity and Engagement
    Virginia Tech College of Engineering

    Dr. Marshall White, Jr.
    President
    Midlands Technical College

    James H. Young, Jr.
    Retired Senior VP of Customer Relations
    SC Electric Gas Co.

  • Program Advisory Boards

    Automotive Engineering Advisory Board -
    comprises successful industry partners who are Clemson supporters or alumni and who advise on industry and national matters that directly and indirectly affect automotive engineering students, faculty and staff.

    Bioengineering Advisory Board -
    consists of industrial leaders and academic representatives who have shown leadership and professional success in their careers and are dedicated to helping develop and maintain competitive research and educational programs.

    Chemical and Biomolecular Advisory Board -
    composed of alumni representing a diverse range of industries. Beyond curriculum input and research opportunities, they contribute to student success by hosting networking and professional development events.

    Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Advisory Board -
    comprises successful industry partners who are Clemson supporters or alumni and who advise on industry and national matters that directly and indirectly affect civil engineering students, faculty and staff.

    Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Advisory Board -
    comprised of leaders, alumni, and subject-matter experts who help ensure that we remain attuned to the societal and workforce needs our program aims to address.

    Computing Industry Advisory Board -
    connects our faculty, students, and programs with leaders across technology sectors. Members provide guidance on curriculum, share insights on emerging trends, and create opportunities for student engagement.

    Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Board of Advocates -
    counsels the department on industry and engineering profession priorities and suggests courses of action to address concerns in the context of the department’s research and education goals.

    Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Advisory Boards -
    comprised of industry partners who are Clemson supporters or alumni and who advise on industry and national matters that directly and indirectly affect our students, faculty and staff.

    General Engineering Advisory Board -
    includes external stakeholders from appropriate fields who offer support and advice to the department on academic programs and the priorities of industry and the engineering profession.

    Industrial Engineering Advisory Board -
    provides the department with advice, industry insights, and support in its mission of academic excellence. Board membership includes the department chair and approximately nine to twelve industry leaders relevant to the department.

    Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board -
    provides the department with advice, strategy, and support in its mission of academic excellence. Board membership includes the department chair and approximately nine to twelve industry leaders relevant to the department.

    Materials Science and Engineering Advisory Board -
    was established to recognize the value and importance of engaging external stakeholders who offer support and advice, helping maintain the quality of MSE programs that produce highly sought-after students.

    Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Advisory Board -
    comprises industry leaders and collaborators who shape academic priorities and drive innovation.

    VIPR-GS Center Advisory Board -
    consists of industry representatives who assist the center in aligning its focus with its mission. By providing valuable feedback, the board supports VIPR-GS's research goals and strengthens collaborative partnerships.

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