The College of Engineering Advisory Board is a consultative body that meets twice a year to advise the Dean and the College’s administration. Committed to securing the continued betterment of the College’s educational program, the members of the Board
- Review the strategic plan of the College and its integration into the overall plan of Villanova University
- Identify current trends in the engineering profession and their potential impact on the College’s educational program
- Assist in the development of networks and partnerships regarding internships, scholarships, fellowships, faculty research, distance education, and graduate placement
- Help establish, refine, and implement strategies for student, faculty, and College recognition
- Act as advocates for the mission, needs, and strategic initiatives of the College
| Board members are appointed and serve a one-to-three-year term. The current members are listed below: | |
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| Richard D. Avil, Jr., Esq. EE ‘70 Partner, Jones Day |
William Leighton, Ph.D. EE '73 Former Vice President R&D, AT&T |
| Zareh Baghdasarian, EE '83 President and CEO Tahoe Associates |
William K. Lorenz, ChE '68 Retired Partner Environmental Resources Management |
| George G. Bitto, EE '81 Vice President and Treasurer Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Sean McDermott, EE '88 CEO Windward IT Solutions |
| William M. Brown, ME ’84,’87 President and CEO Harris Corporation |
Anthony J. Melone, EE '82 Executive Vice President and CTO, Verizon Communications, Inc. |
| Coleen Burke-Finney, ME '90 Director, Advanced Systems Business Development, Strategy and Operations The Boeing Company |
William J. Midon, ME '75 Chairman and CEO InterVest International Ltd. |
| Elizabeth Catania, CE '81 Vice President Catania Engineering Associates, Inc. |
Stephen A. Mucchetti EE '64 Retired, Vice President Managed Application and SaaS Services, AT&T Business Solutions |
| Joseph P. Denny CE '68 Retired, Vice Chairman Liberty Property Trust |
Adelene Q. Perkins, ChE '81 President and Chief Business Officer Infinity Pharmaceuticals |
| Thomas J. Durling, Esq, ME '80 Flaster/Greenberg PC |
James P. Regan, EE '62 Chairman, President and CEO Dynamics Research Corporation |
| George N. Facas, Ph.D., ME '81 Professor and Dean Emeritus School of Engineering The College of New Jersey |
Karl F. Schmidt CE '78 MCE '82 (EAB Chair) Retired, Vice President, Strategy & Innovation Global Supply Chain Johnson and Johnson |
| Robert M. Farrell, Ph.D., EE '69 President and CEO Seneca Technology Group |
Casimir Skrzypczak ME '62 Retired, Senior Vice President Cisco Systems |
| Michael C. Ferrara EE '64 Executive Chairman, Adlens |
Robert P. Slegelmilch EE '84 Deputy President & Vice President of Operations Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions Defense |
| Gary A. Gabriele, Ph.D. Drosdick Endowed Dean of Engineering Villanova University |
Patricia C. Woody Department Head, NAVSSES Machinery Research & Engineering |
| John F. Hartner, ME ‘85 President and CEO Dover Printing & Identification |
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