This year 34 Missouri S&T alumni and former faculty were inducted into Missouri S&T academies. Academy membership recognizes a career of distinction and invites members to share their wisdom, influence and resources with faculty and students.

Academy of Chemical Engineers

• John R. Campbell, ChE’74, principal engineer of instrumentation and control systems with ConocoPhillips Co.
• John R. Knapp Jr., ChE’58, MS ChE’60, retired senior vice president of operations and site manager for Zinc Corp. of America
• Jeffrey W. Sheets, ChE’80, senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer of ConocoPhillips Co.
• Jerry L. Stone, ChE’60, executive at E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. Inc.

Academy of Chemists and Biochemists

• Bryan E. Breyfogle, PhD Chem’96, associate professor of chemistry at Missouri State University
• Nuran Ercal, Richard K. Vitek/Foundation for Chemical Research Endowed Chair in biochemistry at Missouri S&T
• Maciej Gazicki-Lipman, PhD Chem’85, professor and head of the Division of Non-Metallic Materials, Institute for Materials Science and Engineering at the Technical University of Lodz in Poland
• Janet Lynn Kavandi, MS Chem’82, director of flight crew operations at Johnson Space Center
• James R. Knox, Chem’63, professor emeritus of molecular and cell biology at the University of Connecticut
• James Stoffer Jr., PetE’83, MS Chem’88, technical manager of the North America Division of Becker Acroma
• Glenn E. Stoner, Chem’62, MS Chem’63, teacher of undergraduate courses on corrosion and materials science at the University of Virginia since 1976

Academy of Civil Engineering

• Wayne Laufer, CE’67, retired CEO and co-founder of Bois d’Arc Energy Inc.
• Kent Lynn, CE’85, senior sales executive with IBM
• Michael J. McEvilly, CE’80, MS EMgt’81, senior executive vice president of operations for Spitzer Industries Inc.
• M. Brad Parks, MS CE’83, PhD CE’87, senior manager of the Advanced Threat Technology Development and Response Group for Sandia National Laboratories
• Brad R. Parrish, CE’77, MS CE’78, president of Palmerton & Parrish Inc.
• Charles “Chuck” Taylor, CE’83, group manager of aviation services for Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Inc.
• Jeff Theerman, CE’80, executive director of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District

Academy of Computer Science

• John M. McNally, CSci’83, director of systems and software for A123 Systems Energy Solutions Group

Academy of Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Edward J. Bradley Jr., EE’84, an engineer in the distribution and standards division of Ameren
• William Michael “Mike” Herron, EE’71, assistant general manager of engineering, systems operations and reliability for Grand River Dam Authority
• Steven C. McNabb, EE’83, executive vice president of Allgeier, Martin and Associates
• James B. Rauckman, EE’83, founder and managing member of Rauckman High Voltage Sales LLC
• Joseph A. Ruder, EE’79, principal control engineer for Nestle Purina Petcare
• David J. Schepers, EE’75, vice president for energy delivery technical services for Ameren
• William M. Thompson, EE’70, president of Allgeier, Martin and Associates

Academy of Engineering Management

• Cary Dunston, EMgt’88, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain services and one of three executive officers at American Woodmark Corp.
• Dan Hinkle, EMgt’73, owner of a contract-lobbying firm that represents clients before the Texas legislature and regulatory agencies
• Rob Johnson, EMgt’89, vice president of A123 Systems
• Michael J. McEvilly, CE’80, MS EMgt’81, senior executive vice president of operations for Spitzer Industries Inc.
• Michael Mohan, EMgt’83, an independent technical consultant studying screenwriting at The New School
• Angela B. Rolufs, EMgt’84, director of the Missouri S&T office of sustainable energy and environmental engagement

Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

• Randy Foster, ME’80, director of product technology for Dayco Products
• Paul W. Niewald, AE’85, program manager of F/A-18 A-D International Programs Defense, Space and Security for The Boeing Co.

Academy of Mines and Metallurgy

• Michael S. Moats, MetE’92, MS MetE’95, associate professor of metallurgical engineering at the University of Utah