Learn more about the advisory board members that help guide our programs.
Our programs benefit from the expertise of our advisory boards—composed of industry leaders and engaged alumni—who help shape the future of education. These boards serve as a vital bridge to the industry, ensuring our curriculum stays relevant, forward-thinking, and aligned with the evolving needs of students and employers. They also offer alumni a meaningful way to give back, stay connected, and make a lasting impact. Interested in joining an advisory board? Contact the advisory board chair or program director to learn more.
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Engineering Management
Chair:
Jessie McMasters, Collins Aerospace
Members:
Brandon Banks, John Deere
Christopher Dakes, PhD, MEM faculty
Geoffrey Goll, Princeton Hydro
Michele Kaiser, John Deere
Gana Natarajan, UW-Platteville
Kelly Schmitz, Cummins Inc
Dan Winter, Jetpack Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Members:
Gideon Aderemi, Strategy&
Ankur Aggarwal, RenewAire
David Hill , Banjo Liquid Handling Products
John Allen Kolacz, CNH Industrial
Theresa M Pelkey, Trilliant Food & Nutrition
Jasleen Randhawa, Deloitte
James Rink, UW-Madison
Sasha Telesman, Nestlé
Polymer Engineering
Chair:
Eric Amis
Members:
Matthew Carter, Dow Construction Chemicals
Alicyn Rhoades, Penn State Behrend
Daniel Schmidt, 3M
Kristoffer Stokes, Geisys Ventures
Karen Xiao, Macro Engineering & Technology Inc.
Nicole Zacharia, UW-Madison