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Transcript of Dunwoody Alumni & Friends Magazine - Spring 2016
ALUMNI amp FRIENDS MAGAZINE bull SPRING 2016
TRANSFORMATIONSTRANSFORMATIONSFrom Campus Renovations
To Industry Innovations
Look InsideA first look at the proposed renovation and preservation of Dunwoodys historic campus
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Contents
1 Letter from the President
2 Transformations
4 Transforming the Campus
6 Transforming Resources Jerry Holm
8 Transforming Lives Cathy Heying
10 Transforming Systems amp Structures VAA
12 Transforming Industry Scott Crump
14 Transforming Yourself Floyd Schneeberg
15 Transforming Skill Sets Creativity
17 Campus News
19 Alumni amp Friends News
21 Alumni amp Friends QampA
22 OwnerFounder Survey
24 Alumni Board of Managers
25 Calendar of Events
ALUMNI amp FRIENDS MAGAZINE bull SPRING 2016
Send Us Your SuggestionsSeeking 40 Under 40 For Alumni amp Friends Magazine Feature
In a 2017 edition we will be highlighting some of our young Dunwoody alumni who are making an impact in their chosen career fields for a ldquo40 Under 40rdquo feature
We are looking for wide variety of great stories from Dunwoody alumni under the age of 40
If you or someone you know has a story to share please contact us at alumnidunwoodyedu
1DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Spring is a season of transformation The cold winter months have passed birds are once again singing in our yards and the snow covered landscape has given way to green grass and flowers
Spring is also the time when Dunwoody conducts commencement to celebrate with our graduates and their families the transformation that has occurred in our students during their time at Dunwoody
For more than 100 years Dunwoody has transformed lives through an applied education that leads to immediate jobs and great careers and helps local and regional companies access the skilled workers they need to grow and thrive in a competitive global economy
And 102 years since our founding Dunwoody is meeting the needs of industry by transforming our programs and our campus An exciting time in our exciting history
A large part of our transformation is the addition of the School of Engineering We launch a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering this fall and will follow that with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering in the fall of 2017 Eventually we will add electrical engineering and perhaps civil engineering Our School of Engineering will transform more than 300 students lives
Adding that many students to our strong core programs will necessitate the need for changes to campus For the past year we have been working with an architectural and strategic planning firm to create a plan for renovating and re-imaging the campus
The proposed changes are exciting and needed to create space for the School of Engineering enhance the student experience and create collaborative
and innovative learning spaces You can read about some of these proposed changes in this edition of the Alumni and Friends Magazine
We are proud of our history of transformation Our alumni often talk about the transformation they experienced at Dunwoody ndash a tradition we continue
The impact Dunwoody alumni and friends have on our community is awe-inspiring and humbling Together we make a difference We transform lives and our alumni and friends transform communities ndash stay committed be proud We are Dunwoody
Rich Wagner PhDPresident Dunwoody College of Technology
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Letter from the President
2 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
transmiddotformiddotmamiddottiontran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n
nouna thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
3DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
For more than 100 years Dunwoody College
of Technology has embodied the spirit of the
word ldquotransformationrdquo
Dunwoodyrsquos time-tested educational model trans-
forms learners into leaders And our alumni and
friends are not only transforming industry but the
very landscape of our communities
The College has also continued to transform itself
mdash from adapting its curriculum and courses to
keep pace with changes in industry to bringing
the Dunwoody Difference to new degrees and
departments
In fact Dunwoody is launching a School of En-
gineering and planning a needed physical trans-
formation to the campus that will enhance the
overall student experience
In the following pages of the magazine you can
read about Dunwoodyrsquos transformation and how
a number of alumni and friends have transformed
their lives careers industries and communities
4 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Dunwoody College Takes Big Bold Step Toward Future
Plans Include School of Engineering and Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of Campus
Dunwoody College of Technology a leader in technical education for more than a century is taking a big step toward its next hundred years The College unveiled plans for its new School of Engineering and a major renovation of its campus The renovation which will create more interactive learning spaces and enhance the overall student experience was recently boosted by a multi-million dollar donation
The first phase of the new School of Engineering is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with other traditional engineering degrees to follow
Dunwoodyrsquos new bachelor degrees build on the Collegersquos current expertise in training technicians for in-demand fields and were requested by and devel-oped in concert with local industry Engineering de-grees will incorporate Dunwoodyrsquos renowned method of real-world applied hands-on learning
The College pioneered and perfected over decades
an approach to technical education that places equal emphasis on providing students direct experience with the tools techniques materials and professional standards of their chosen industry as well as rigorous academic learning
ldquoWersquore diversifying and expanding ways in which students can come to Dunwoody and study with usrdquo says President Rich Wagner ldquoMore importantly by doing so we help to bridge the skills gap across our region and meet the increasing workforce demands of industry and class by class brick by brick wersquore staying committed to our mission of helping people change their lives And as always wersquore able to do that thanks in part to the ongoing and generous sup-port of our industry partners and donor communityrdquo
Physical Renovations to Encourage Collaboration Cater to Growing EnrollmentDunwoody College and its campus will undergo significant changes and improvements financed by a fundraising effort that just received a $2 million lead gift from Dunwoody alum and entrepreneur Ray Newkirk 65 Machine Tool and his wife Nylene
Newkirk owner of Forest Lake-based Teamvantage and Custom Mold amp Design has been a long-time supporter volunteer and generous donor of Dun-woody Physical renovations additions and upgrades have all been designed in such a way as to encourage and
TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS
boldbōldadjective1 showing an ability to take risks confident and courageous2 having a strong or vivid appearance C
once
ptua
l Im
ager
y
5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
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cept
ual I
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6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
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Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
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TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
11DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Annual Giving 612-381-3069
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Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
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Contents
1 Letter from the President
2 Transformations
4 Transforming the Campus
6 Transforming Resources Jerry Holm
8 Transforming Lives Cathy Heying
10 Transforming Systems amp Structures VAA
12 Transforming Industry Scott Crump
14 Transforming Yourself Floyd Schneeberg
15 Transforming Skill Sets Creativity
17 Campus News
19 Alumni amp Friends News
21 Alumni amp Friends QampA
22 OwnerFounder Survey
24 Alumni Board of Managers
25 Calendar of Events
ALUMNI amp FRIENDS MAGAZINE bull SPRING 2016
Send Us Your SuggestionsSeeking 40 Under 40 For Alumni amp Friends Magazine Feature
In a 2017 edition we will be highlighting some of our young Dunwoody alumni who are making an impact in their chosen career fields for a ldquo40 Under 40rdquo feature
We are looking for wide variety of great stories from Dunwoody alumni under the age of 40
If you or someone you know has a story to share please contact us at alumnidunwoodyedu
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Spring is a season of transformation The cold winter months have passed birds are once again singing in our yards and the snow covered landscape has given way to green grass and flowers
Spring is also the time when Dunwoody conducts commencement to celebrate with our graduates and their families the transformation that has occurred in our students during their time at Dunwoody
For more than 100 years Dunwoody has transformed lives through an applied education that leads to immediate jobs and great careers and helps local and regional companies access the skilled workers they need to grow and thrive in a competitive global economy
And 102 years since our founding Dunwoody is meeting the needs of industry by transforming our programs and our campus An exciting time in our exciting history
A large part of our transformation is the addition of the School of Engineering We launch a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering this fall and will follow that with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering in the fall of 2017 Eventually we will add electrical engineering and perhaps civil engineering Our School of Engineering will transform more than 300 students lives
Adding that many students to our strong core programs will necessitate the need for changes to campus For the past year we have been working with an architectural and strategic planning firm to create a plan for renovating and re-imaging the campus
The proposed changes are exciting and needed to create space for the School of Engineering enhance the student experience and create collaborative
and innovative learning spaces You can read about some of these proposed changes in this edition of the Alumni and Friends Magazine
We are proud of our history of transformation Our alumni often talk about the transformation they experienced at Dunwoody ndash a tradition we continue
The impact Dunwoody alumni and friends have on our community is awe-inspiring and humbling Together we make a difference We transform lives and our alumni and friends transform communities ndash stay committed be proud We are Dunwoody
Rich Wagner PhDPresident Dunwoody College of Technology
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Letter from the President
2 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
transmiddotformiddotmamiddottiontran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n
nouna thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
3DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
For more than 100 years Dunwoody College
of Technology has embodied the spirit of the
word ldquotransformationrdquo
Dunwoodyrsquos time-tested educational model trans-
forms learners into leaders And our alumni and
friends are not only transforming industry but the
very landscape of our communities
The College has also continued to transform itself
mdash from adapting its curriculum and courses to
keep pace with changes in industry to bringing
the Dunwoody Difference to new degrees and
departments
In fact Dunwoody is launching a School of En-
gineering and planning a needed physical trans-
formation to the campus that will enhance the
overall student experience
In the following pages of the magazine you can
read about Dunwoodyrsquos transformation and how
a number of alumni and friends have transformed
their lives careers industries and communities
4 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Dunwoody College Takes Big Bold Step Toward Future
Plans Include School of Engineering and Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of Campus
Dunwoody College of Technology a leader in technical education for more than a century is taking a big step toward its next hundred years The College unveiled plans for its new School of Engineering and a major renovation of its campus The renovation which will create more interactive learning spaces and enhance the overall student experience was recently boosted by a multi-million dollar donation
The first phase of the new School of Engineering is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with other traditional engineering degrees to follow
Dunwoodyrsquos new bachelor degrees build on the Collegersquos current expertise in training technicians for in-demand fields and were requested by and devel-oped in concert with local industry Engineering de-grees will incorporate Dunwoodyrsquos renowned method of real-world applied hands-on learning
The College pioneered and perfected over decades
an approach to technical education that places equal emphasis on providing students direct experience with the tools techniques materials and professional standards of their chosen industry as well as rigorous academic learning
ldquoWersquore diversifying and expanding ways in which students can come to Dunwoody and study with usrdquo says President Rich Wagner ldquoMore importantly by doing so we help to bridge the skills gap across our region and meet the increasing workforce demands of industry and class by class brick by brick wersquore staying committed to our mission of helping people change their lives And as always wersquore able to do that thanks in part to the ongoing and generous sup-port of our industry partners and donor communityrdquo
Physical Renovations to Encourage Collaboration Cater to Growing EnrollmentDunwoody College and its campus will undergo significant changes and improvements financed by a fundraising effort that just received a $2 million lead gift from Dunwoody alum and entrepreneur Ray Newkirk 65 Machine Tool and his wife Nylene
Newkirk owner of Forest Lake-based Teamvantage and Custom Mold amp Design has been a long-time supporter volunteer and generous donor of Dun-woody Physical renovations additions and upgrades have all been designed in such a way as to encourage and
TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS
boldbōldadjective1 showing an ability to take risks confident and courageous2 having a strong or vivid appearance C
once
ptua
l Im
ager
y
5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
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cept
ual I
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ery
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TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
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impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
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Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
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TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Annual Giving 612-381-3069
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Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
1DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Spring is a season of transformation The cold winter months have passed birds are once again singing in our yards and the snow covered landscape has given way to green grass and flowers
Spring is also the time when Dunwoody conducts commencement to celebrate with our graduates and their families the transformation that has occurred in our students during their time at Dunwoody
For more than 100 years Dunwoody has transformed lives through an applied education that leads to immediate jobs and great careers and helps local and regional companies access the skilled workers they need to grow and thrive in a competitive global economy
And 102 years since our founding Dunwoody is meeting the needs of industry by transforming our programs and our campus An exciting time in our exciting history
A large part of our transformation is the addition of the School of Engineering We launch a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering this fall and will follow that with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering in the fall of 2017 Eventually we will add electrical engineering and perhaps civil engineering Our School of Engineering will transform more than 300 students lives
Adding that many students to our strong core programs will necessitate the need for changes to campus For the past year we have been working with an architectural and strategic planning firm to create a plan for renovating and re-imaging the campus
The proposed changes are exciting and needed to create space for the School of Engineering enhance the student experience and create collaborative
and innovative learning spaces You can read about some of these proposed changes in this edition of the Alumni and Friends Magazine
We are proud of our history of transformation Our alumni often talk about the transformation they experienced at Dunwoody ndash a tradition we continue
The impact Dunwoody alumni and friends have on our community is awe-inspiring and humbling Together we make a difference We transform lives and our alumni and friends transform communities ndash stay committed be proud We are Dunwoody
Rich Wagner PhDPresident Dunwoody College of Technology
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Letter from the President
2 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
transmiddotformiddotmamiddottiontran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n
nouna thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
3DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
For more than 100 years Dunwoody College
of Technology has embodied the spirit of the
word ldquotransformationrdquo
Dunwoodyrsquos time-tested educational model trans-
forms learners into leaders And our alumni and
friends are not only transforming industry but the
very landscape of our communities
The College has also continued to transform itself
mdash from adapting its curriculum and courses to
keep pace with changes in industry to bringing
the Dunwoody Difference to new degrees and
departments
In fact Dunwoody is launching a School of En-
gineering and planning a needed physical trans-
formation to the campus that will enhance the
overall student experience
In the following pages of the magazine you can
read about Dunwoodyrsquos transformation and how
a number of alumni and friends have transformed
their lives careers industries and communities
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Dunwoody College Takes Big Bold Step Toward Future
Plans Include School of Engineering and Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of Campus
Dunwoody College of Technology a leader in technical education for more than a century is taking a big step toward its next hundred years The College unveiled plans for its new School of Engineering and a major renovation of its campus The renovation which will create more interactive learning spaces and enhance the overall student experience was recently boosted by a multi-million dollar donation
The first phase of the new School of Engineering is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with other traditional engineering degrees to follow
Dunwoodyrsquos new bachelor degrees build on the Collegersquos current expertise in training technicians for in-demand fields and were requested by and devel-oped in concert with local industry Engineering de-grees will incorporate Dunwoodyrsquos renowned method of real-world applied hands-on learning
The College pioneered and perfected over decades
an approach to technical education that places equal emphasis on providing students direct experience with the tools techniques materials and professional standards of their chosen industry as well as rigorous academic learning
ldquoWersquore diversifying and expanding ways in which students can come to Dunwoody and study with usrdquo says President Rich Wagner ldquoMore importantly by doing so we help to bridge the skills gap across our region and meet the increasing workforce demands of industry and class by class brick by brick wersquore staying committed to our mission of helping people change their lives And as always wersquore able to do that thanks in part to the ongoing and generous sup-port of our industry partners and donor communityrdquo
Physical Renovations to Encourage Collaboration Cater to Growing EnrollmentDunwoody College and its campus will undergo significant changes and improvements financed by a fundraising effort that just received a $2 million lead gift from Dunwoody alum and entrepreneur Ray Newkirk 65 Machine Tool and his wife Nylene
Newkirk owner of Forest Lake-based Teamvantage and Custom Mold amp Design has been a long-time supporter volunteer and generous donor of Dun-woody Physical renovations additions and upgrades have all been designed in such a way as to encourage and
TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS
boldbōldadjective1 showing an ability to take risks confident and courageous2 having a strong or vivid appearance C
once
ptua
l Im
ager
y
5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
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cept
ual I
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6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
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impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
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Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
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TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
2 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
transmiddotformiddotmamiddottiontran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n
nouna thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
3DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
For more than 100 years Dunwoody College
of Technology has embodied the spirit of the
word ldquotransformationrdquo
Dunwoodyrsquos time-tested educational model trans-
forms learners into leaders And our alumni and
friends are not only transforming industry but the
very landscape of our communities
The College has also continued to transform itself
mdash from adapting its curriculum and courses to
keep pace with changes in industry to bringing
the Dunwoody Difference to new degrees and
departments
In fact Dunwoody is launching a School of En-
gineering and planning a needed physical trans-
formation to the campus that will enhance the
overall student experience
In the following pages of the magazine you can
read about Dunwoodyrsquos transformation and how
a number of alumni and friends have transformed
their lives careers industries and communities
4 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Dunwoody College Takes Big Bold Step Toward Future
Plans Include School of Engineering and Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of Campus
Dunwoody College of Technology a leader in technical education for more than a century is taking a big step toward its next hundred years The College unveiled plans for its new School of Engineering and a major renovation of its campus The renovation which will create more interactive learning spaces and enhance the overall student experience was recently boosted by a multi-million dollar donation
The first phase of the new School of Engineering is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with other traditional engineering degrees to follow
Dunwoodyrsquos new bachelor degrees build on the Collegersquos current expertise in training technicians for in-demand fields and were requested by and devel-oped in concert with local industry Engineering de-grees will incorporate Dunwoodyrsquos renowned method of real-world applied hands-on learning
The College pioneered and perfected over decades
an approach to technical education that places equal emphasis on providing students direct experience with the tools techniques materials and professional standards of their chosen industry as well as rigorous academic learning
ldquoWersquore diversifying and expanding ways in which students can come to Dunwoody and study with usrdquo says President Rich Wagner ldquoMore importantly by doing so we help to bridge the skills gap across our region and meet the increasing workforce demands of industry and class by class brick by brick wersquore staying committed to our mission of helping people change their lives And as always wersquore able to do that thanks in part to the ongoing and generous sup-port of our industry partners and donor communityrdquo
Physical Renovations to Encourage Collaboration Cater to Growing EnrollmentDunwoody College and its campus will undergo significant changes and improvements financed by a fundraising effort that just received a $2 million lead gift from Dunwoody alum and entrepreneur Ray Newkirk 65 Machine Tool and his wife Nylene
Newkirk owner of Forest Lake-based Teamvantage and Custom Mold amp Design has been a long-time supporter volunteer and generous donor of Dun-woody Physical renovations additions and upgrades have all been designed in such a way as to encourage and
TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS
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5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
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6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
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Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
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TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
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An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
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Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
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changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Admissions Office 612-374-5800
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
3DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
For more than 100 years Dunwoody College
of Technology has embodied the spirit of the
word ldquotransformationrdquo
Dunwoodyrsquos time-tested educational model trans-
forms learners into leaders And our alumni and
friends are not only transforming industry but the
very landscape of our communities
The College has also continued to transform itself
mdash from adapting its curriculum and courses to
keep pace with changes in industry to bringing
the Dunwoody Difference to new degrees and
departments
In fact Dunwoody is launching a School of En-
gineering and planning a needed physical trans-
formation to the campus that will enhance the
overall student experience
In the following pages of the magazine you can
read about Dunwoodyrsquos transformation and how
a number of alumni and friends have transformed
their lives careers industries and communities
4 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Dunwoody College Takes Big Bold Step Toward Future
Plans Include School of Engineering and Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of Campus
Dunwoody College of Technology a leader in technical education for more than a century is taking a big step toward its next hundred years The College unveiled plans for its new School of Engineering and a major renovation of its campus The renovation which will create more interactive learning spaces and enhance the overall student experience was recently boosted by a multi-million dollar donation
The first phase of the new School of Engineering is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with other traditional engineering degrees to follow
Dunwoodyrsquos new bachelor degrees build on the Collegersquos current expertise in training technicians for in-demand fields and were requested by and devel-oped in concert with local industry Engineering de-grees will incorporate Dunwoodyrsquos renowned method of real-world applied hands-on learning
The College pioneered and perfected over decades
an approach to technical education that places equal emphasis on providing students direct experience with the tools techniques materials and professional standards of their chosen industry as well as rigorous academic learning
ldquoWersquore diversifying and expanding ways in which students can come to Dunwoody and study with usrdquo says President Rich Wagner ldquoMore importantly by doing so we help to bridge the skills gap across our region and meet the increasing workforce demands of industry and class by class brick by brick wersquore staying committed to our mission of helping people change their lives And as always wersquore able to do that thanks in part to the ongoing and generous sup-port of our industry partners and donor communityrdquo
Physical Renovations to Encourage Collaboration Cater to Growing EnrollmentDunwoody College and its campus will undergo significant changes and improvements financed by a fundraising effort that just received a $2 million lead gift from Dunwoody alum and entrepreneur Ray Newkirk 65 Machine Tool and his wife Nylene
Newkirk owner of Forest Lake-based Teamvantage and Custom Mold amp Design has been a long-time supporter volunteer and generous donor of Dun-woody Physical renovations additions and upgrades have all been designed in such a way as to encourage and
TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS
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5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
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6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
8 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
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An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
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Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
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changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
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Sum
mer
Spe
aker
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30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
4 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Dunwoody College Takes Big Bold Step Toward Future
Plans Include School of Engineering and Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of Campus
Dunwoody College of Technology a leader in technical education for more than a century is taking a big step toward its next hundred years The College unveiled plans for its new School of Engineering and a major renovation of its campus The renovation which will create more interactive learning spaces and enhance the overall student experience was recently boosted by a multi-million dollar donation
The first phase of the new School of Engineering is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with other traditional engineering degrees to follow
Dunwoodyrsquos new bachelor degrees build on the Collegersquos current expertise in training technicians for in-demand fields and were requested by and devel-oped in concert with local industry Engineering de-grees will incorporate Dunwoodyrsquos renowned method of real-world applied hands-on learning
The College pioneered and perfected over decades
an approach to technical education that places equal emphasis on providing students direct experience with the tools techniques materials and professional standards of their chosen industry as well as rigorous academic learning
ldquoWersquore diversifying and expanding ways in which students can come to Dunwoody and study with usrdquo says President Rich Wagner ldquoMore importantly by doing so we help to bridge the skills gap across our region and meet the increasing workforce demands of industry and class by class brick by brick wersquore staying committed to our mission of helping people change their lives And as always wersquore able to do that thanks in part to the ongoing and generous sup-port of our industry partners and donor communityrdquo
Physical Renovations to Encourage Collaboration Cater to Growing EnrollmentDunwoody College and its campus will undergo significant changes and improvements financed by a fundraising effort that just received a $2 million lead gift from Dunwoody alum and entrepreneur Ray Newkirk 65 Machine Tool and his wife Nylene
Newkirk owner of Forest Lake-based Teamvantage and Custom Mold amp Design has been a long-time supporter volunteer and generous donor of Dun-woody Physical renovations additions and upgrades have all been designed in such a way as to encourage and
TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS
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ager
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5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
Con
cept
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mag
ery
6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
8 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
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Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
5DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
promote the Collegersquos immersive hands-on teaching method-ology foster collaboration and enhance overall student life on campus
Planning is already underway to create a state-of-the-art welcome center to open up the lobby space and many of Dunwoodyrsquos original high windows bricked over in the 1970s (originally done to reduce heating costs during the energy crisis of 1970s) Space for the School of Engineering will feature a two-story multi-functional learning environment that will house group work and presentation spaces as well as a virtualization and visualization lab to promote collaborative and immersive learning
Over the next five to seven years the College will re-purpose no less than 53000 square feet of the existing campus The expansion will come from a remodel and fill-in of the current under-utilized gymnasium the employment of unused space in the main buildingrsquos attic and the extension of spaces in several other areas
ldquoOur plan for updates and renovation is focused on enhancing the campus footprint we already haverdquo Wagner says ldquoWersquore making design choices that preserve Dunwoodyrsquos heritage and ensure the Collegersquos physical spaces truly reflect and promote our teaching philosophy and methodology That means open collaborative spaces innovative reuse of existing space adap-tive environments that encourage even more exploration and engagement between faculty members and our students Wersquore focused on creating a better overall experience for prospective students current students and campus visitors Itrsquos about creating spaces that better reflect our status as a leader in technical educationrdquo
Program Additions Meet Industry NeedsIn addition to the School of Engineering Dunwoody recently added a Bachelor of Architecture program The program is structured as a two plus three stackable credential awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree after the first two years and a Bachelor of Architecture degree upon completion of the final three years The first Architecture class will grad-uate in 2017 The college is also accepting applications for the first Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with classes beginning August 2016
In their first two years architecture students will become ex-perts in current design and building technologies making them ideal employees in building design and construction industries In their final three years they will become leaders in the pro-fession of architecture as well as in the advancement of design and building technologies
The addition of the School of Engineering and the Bachelor of Ar-chitecture exemplifies how Dunwoody stays true to its mission of providing a world-class hands-on applied education that meets industry needs
Machine Tool Alum Provides Lead Gift for New School of EngineeringDunwoody College of Technology is thrilled to announce a $2 million gift from Ray 65 Ma-chine Tool and Nylene Newkirk for the new School of Engineering
Newkirk founded Tape Inc which filed nine patents for fusion bonding thermoplastics and developed a proprietary line of machinery known as Hydra Sealers He sold Tape Inc in 1987 and then purchased two local businesses Teamvantage plastics injection molding and then Custom Mold Design maker of precision molds
Today Newkirks business is the largest single employer in Forest Lake and a global player in the medical electronics defense and industri-al markets
Newkirk is a 1989 recipient of the Dunwoody Alumni Entrepreneur Award and a former Trustee of the College 1999-2011
Con
cept
ual I
mag
ery
6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
8 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
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Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
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newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
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13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
6 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING RESOURCES
Seizing NEW OpportunitiesGrowing up in a log cabin with five sib-lings in Greater Minnesota Jerry Holm 64 Electrical Construction dreamed of one day becoming a farmer But when his high school sweetheart Cherie told him she had no interest in being married to a farmer he quickly decided to pursue other options
Today more than 60 years later Holm may not have become a farmer in the strictest sense of the word but he is still making a big impact on the agricultural industry
From Electrician to Entrepreneur In 1958 after serving two years in the US Marine Corps Holm and wife Cherie ventured down to the Twin Cities to begin his training as an electrician Since the program at Dunwoody was full Holm spent two years at Minneap-olis Vocational School before beginning his four-year apprenticeship program at Dunwoody in 1960
During his fourth year Holm was as-signed to Mayer Electric The company was originally started in 1946 by Richard ldquoDickrdquo Mayer and his brother Ernest Mayer (who was also educated at Dun-woody) And in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship Holm was offered a full-time job as an electrician Holm remembers Dick calling him into his office at one point and telling him that one day he would own the compa-ny He didnrsquot believe him at the time ndash but he should have
By 1977 Dick Mayer was looking to re-tire and he once again approached Holm about buying the company Holm spoke with the other three electricians who worked for the company and the four men decided to purchase the company together
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
8 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
11DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
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Annual Giving 612-381-3069
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Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
7DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
impactimˈpaktverbhave a strong effect on someone or something
ldquoI didnrsquot have any money but the guys all said they would partner with me if I agreed to run the busi-nessrdquo Holm recalls Because they were a union shop the electricians couldnrsquot be the owners ndash but their wives could and Cherie Holm became the president of what is now Mayer Electric Corporation
Holm recalls how Dick Mayer stayed with the compa-ny (at no charge) for an entire year to help them learn the business side of running a company
Holm and Cherie worked together at Mayer Electric for more than 30 years eventually turning the busi-ness over to their sons in 2008 Today Mayer Electric employs more than 60 electricians and specializes in both commercial and residential electrical contracting
Expanding to New IndustriesIn 1999 Holm was running a thriving electrical busi-ness in the Twin Cities and commuting up to Aitkin on a regular basis to spend time at the home he and Cherie built on the farm where Cherie grew up
It was during this time that Holm met geologist and retired Alaska gold miner Doug Green who was look-ing to relocate a peat company in Aitkin The coun-ty has a vast supply of peat deposits thanks to the glaciers that once covered the area Peat is a valuable natural resource that has a variety of agriculture and water treatment uses
Holm liked the business plan and together he and Doug Green founded American Peat Technology (APT) More than 15 years later the company employs 28 individuals at its Aitkin facility The company uses a drying process that allows peat to be used as a more economical and environmentally-sustainable alterna-tive to fertilizers allowing plants to grow stronger and healthier while protecting the quality of the soil
The company also utilizes a patented active heat process to turn peat into a granule that can be used to treat water by removing metals and other compounds
When they first started the company was producing 55 loads each year Today they are producing about ten times that amount
The joint venture has gone so well that Holm and Green partnered again with four other individuals on a new enterprise ndash Vermillion Minerals The company cleans and dries hematite a waste product of taco-nite production so it can be used in glass production instead of being deposited in a landfill Hematite gives float glass its strength and previously companies had to import the material from other countries
While still in the early stages the company has just started to take off and some of its product is even being used in the glass for the new Vikings stadium
The Secret of SuccessGreen credits Holmrsquos people skills with much of their success ldquoPeople like Jerry and they are willing to work hard for himrdquo
Holm shies away from taking too much of the credit say-ing instead that his success has been because of ldquothe man upstairs a very smart wife and hiring good peoplerdquo
Holm officially retired in 2008 but he still stays plenty busy with APT Vermillion Minerals and the various volunteer and non-profit organizations he and Cherie support In fact Jerry and Cherie helped found the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin to which he serves as President of the Board of Directors
8 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
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TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
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An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
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Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
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changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
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mer
Spe
aker
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30
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July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
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PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
8 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology didnrsquot go to Dunwoody to transform her own life She went to make a positive change in the lives of others
With a Bachelor of Arts in social work and a Masters in religious studies Heying has spent most of her career working with people in poverty and crisis It was through that work that Heying started noticing the need for af-fordable car repair
A working car not only allows people to get to work and medical appointments it can also serve as alter-native housing for those with no place else to go
All of these experiences just kept nagging at Heying and eventually formed an idea mdash an idea that meant
starting a non-profit in an industry that she had no experience in and no knowledge about
ldquoI didnrsquot know a lot about carsrdquo Heying said ldquoI maybe liked them more than the average person but I knew nothing about themrdquo
But when the idea just wouldnrsquot go away Heying finally decided to look into it It was then that she decided to check out Dunwoody
Acquiring the SkillsIt was March 2008 when she met with Chuck Bowen 66 Auto Electric and former Auto Department Chair and got a tour She remembers being told that they only had four slots left in the fall program Still not
A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
liftliftverbraise to a higher position or level
Transforming Lives
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
11DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
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newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
9DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
convinced that this was what she was supposed to be doing Heying decided it couldnrsquot hurt to apply mdash after all that didnrsquot mean she would be accepted or that she even had to attend But she was accepted mdash and in the Fall of 2008 Heying started classes
Automotive service wasnrsquot a natural fit for the 38-year-old social worker ldquoI was miserablerdquo Heying recalls
During her first semester Heying opened up to In-structor Dave DuVal 94 Auto about why she was there and he encouraged her to keep trying
ldquoI was so frustratedrdquo Heying said ldquoThere was this whole language that just didnrsquot come naturally to me but every time I would say that I needed to quit Dave would say lsquoYou can do this You have the skills the passion and the drive and I will help you every step of the wayrsquordquo
DuVal remains one of Heyingrsquos biggest advocates He was her first Board Member for The Lift Garage and remains on the Board to this day
ldquoIrsquom not sure I would have made it if I was anywhere elserdquo Heying said
Having the ConversationsFor the next year and a half Heying spent time having a lot of conversations with anyone who would listen about her idea to start a non-profit that would pro-vide low-cost automotive repairs to those in need ldquoI wasnrsquot sure if anyone else would think that this was a good ideardquo Heying said
She also decided that if she was going to open up a service shop it might be a good idea to actually work in one So Heying got a job in the automotive service center at Sears right across from the State Capitol
Heying was still working in the social work arena and would often spend her mornings in her shop uniform working on cars and then change into a suit to go meet with legislators
But her idea not only resonated with others mdash it soon grew enough traction for Heying to get the 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork which would officially start The Lift Garage a nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair free pre-purchase car inspec-tions and honest advice that supports our com-munity on the road to more secure lives
Starting the Non-ProfitThe paperwork was filed in June 2012 and by Au-gust she had her letter of acceptance The Board was meeting regularly at this point outlining everything that would need to happen before they could work on their first car
The plan was to open at the end of 2013 but as with everything else things didnrsquot work out exactly as planned
Heying remembers getting a call from a woman who was running a business converting hybrids at a loca-tion on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis The womanrsquos supplier had unexpectedly gone out of business and with six months left on her lease she thought The Lift might want to sublet a bay in the garage
It seemed too soon Heying recalls the list of things they still needed to have in place ndash such as a phone number insurance and volunteers But when the woman reached out again the Board decided to take the leap
ldquoWe were rejected 13 times before we got insur-ancerdquo Heying said But by April 2013 ndash a full eight months ahead of schedule ndash The Lift Garage opened its doors They had one service bay were open for one day a week utilized all volunteer service techs and were not at all sure what the need and response would be
Changing LivesDuring that first month they did four car repairs and their waiting list grew to three months Two years later The Lift Garage has a staff of two and a half ser-vice techs is open five days a week completes 46 car repairs a month mdash and still has a three month waiting list
ldquoWersquove never been able to get on top of the de-mandrdquo Heying said
One of The Liftrsquos full-time techs is Dunwoody alum John Buttner 13 Auto Service Technology who started off as a volunteer and then moved to part-time before being brought on as the first full-time employee
Heying is also working at The Lift full-time now ldquoI would still not say that Irsquom a lsquogreatrsquo tech I have to work really really hard at itrdquo Heying said
But for the clients she serves and the lives she impacts mdash her hard work is making all the difference in the world
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
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mer
Spe
aker
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30
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July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
10 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS amp STRUCTURES
designdeˈzīnnouna plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building garment or other object before it is built or made
A Process-Oriented Approach
For 38 years VAA LLC has been engineering struc-tures planning projects and designing facilities for clients in the Agribusiness Industrial and Buildings industries From feed mills and transload facilities to hotel-conference centers and retail spaces the staff at VAA are focused on the process behind the design
Many of those staff members are Dunwoody alums In fact of the 150 employees 26 of them are graduates of Dunwoody
Staff members at the engineering consulting firm provide services in rail design industrial architecture general arrangement process layout and civil struc-tural mechanical and electrical engineering
The companys relationship with Dunwoody goes beyond recruiting and employing graduates VAA funds their own scholarships for two Dunwoody students each year as a way to give back and recognize the talent that Dunwoody produces The scholarships were even named after two
Dunwoody grads and long-time VAA employees Bernie Jansen 79 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating and Gene Haldorson 75 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating
Jansen is a co-owner partner and senior project manag-er at VAA Jansen grew up in St Peter Minnesota and enrolled at Dunwoody out of high school because he liked the structured learning environment Dunwoody offered and wanted to pursue a career in drafting
ldquoThe work ethic was a huge part of the training at Dunwoodyrdquo Jansen said ldquoDunwoody stressed being responsible showing up and doing high-quality workrdquo
Over the years his responsibilities have continued to grow Today as one of the firmrsquos 12 owners and a manager of many agricultural and industrial project Jansen spends a large portion of his time mentoring the younger staff and maintaining and building relationships with clients
ldquoA lot of the time it is about leading by example and
Dunwoody alumni (all are Architectural Drafting amp Estimating unless noted) pictured (first row L to R) Jeremy Lewandowski 04 Corrie Turner 12 Jennifer Fink 04 Anthony Dauk 13 (second row L to R) Josh Leshovsky 11 Casey Behm 06 Dan Starr 10 Greg Durand 72 Jeremiah Graunke 08 Terry Mahr 94 (third row L to R) Drew Burton 05 Adam Deters 11 Bernie Jansen 79 Kyle Schlink 11 Mike Owen 09 Nick Hubbard 06 Bobby Osum 12 Jared Beaudry 00 and Mason Rehbein 99 Not Pictured Bryan Platisha 03 Chris Ellis 06 Craig Moran 07 Electrical Construction Design amp Management Gene Haldorson 75 Paul Murphy 86 Mitch Formo 16 (Dunwoody intern) and Blake Wilson 16 (Dunwoody intern)
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
11DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
VAA05399 - HOSPITALITY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA HOTEL amp CONVENTION CENTER ndash ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
The Pueblo of Isleta Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star qual-ity family-destination resort which houses 200 guest rooms with 10 luxury suites The atrium exterior skin creates a feather pattern of glass and structural steel tube space frames running 100 feet into the air and intersecting the building on two sides The iconic structure can be seen from as far away as six miles across the Rio Grande In an effort to keep up with demand VAA provided civil and structural engineering for the 300000 SF addition
The seven-story post-tensioned concrete tower provides conference rooms and banquet facilities including breakout and executive meet-ing rooms containing state-of-the-art graphics and telecommunica-tion capabilities The facility also includes an indooroutdoor swim-ming pool arcade child care center upscale and specialty restaurant space cafeacute retail space for the Pueblo Gift Shop and a porte cochere with a capacity for 30 tour buses
The 29 acre site required 866 parking stalls valet lots a valet en-trance a tour bus drop-off area site roadways and circulation and a complex hydrology and utility design VAA used alternative stormwater treatment methods on the site to control rate as well as stormwater treatment The methods included infiltration areas permeable pavers and decorative rock treatment areas
Location featured in AMCrsquos ldquoBreaking Badrdquo series
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empowering people to do things on their ownrdquo Jansen said ldquoIrsquom more of a teach-er here now Being an advisor to younger people is a lot of the satisfaction I get out of the day-to-day workrdquo
That culture of growing talent from within and empowering staff to reach their full po-tential is one of the reasons VAA has been so successful at attracting and retaining staff
ldquoThe culture is unlike any other place that Irsquove workedrdquo said Senior Civil Designer Nick Hubbard rsquo06 Architectural Drafting amp Es-timating ldquoThe leadership here is proactive about helping employees grow and the work is challenging and fulfilling at the same timerdquo
The result of their work is also something that most of us benefit from or see on a daily basis From providing the structural engineering for processing facilities to designing loop and ladder tracks for the transportation of materials to and from a facility VAA has delivered engineering ser-vices to more than 4000 projects during the last 10 years And those projects have an estimated $57 billion in construction value
VAA also values giving back to the com-munity and participate in several service projects such as Canstructionreg which benefits local hunger relief organizations
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Nick Hubbard 06 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Civil Designer
Current Work Project management and civil and rail design for multi-discipline projects in the areas of Agribusiness and Industrial
Best Part of the Job ldquoTo me itrsquos real Itrsquos the ground itrsquos roads utilities and rail road tracks Itrsquos the things you can see and use every day and who doesnrsquot like to dig in the dirtrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A Canola processing facility that involved an array of civil elements Starting as a 25 square mile greenfield site this large-scale project included stormwater ponds railroad design multiple underground utilities and oil containment
Mason Rehbein rsquo99 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Senior Designer
Current Work Coordinating projects and staff-ing assignments in the Building sector including a variety of project types from office buildings and training facilities to schools and govern-ment facilities
Best Part of the Job ldquoI think we have some of the best talent in the industry working here The opportunities that are here are amazing and it is up to each individual to decide how far they want to gordquo
Most Rewarding Projects Pueblo of Isleta Hotel amp Convention Center in Albuquerque New Mexico that included a seven-story hotel with a sloped glass atrium and a detached spa in the shape of pottery (featured in AMCs Breaking Bad series)
VAA120426 130421 140050 - FOOD
SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY FACILITY EXPANSION ndash ST PAUL MINNESOTA
As a trusted partner VAA was selected to expand the headquarters for one of Minnesotarsquos lead craft breweries To keep up with consumer demand Summit Brewing needed to expand its production capabilities VAArsquos multi-discipline team offered process layout design industrial architecture as well as civil structural and mechanical engineering to help Summit enter the canning market VAArsquos design sense was integral during the three phases of the project which included a cellar expansion piping system design to support canning operations and renovation of an adjacent building
The first phase expanded the existing cellar to house additional fermentation tanks It involved structural engineering and industrial architecture to match the existing structure and a flexible design to allow room for more tanks to be installed for future production
Next pipe lines and foundation supports were constructed to transport beer from the cellar to the new canning production area in an adjacent building The third component of the project involved extensive remodeling of this building to accommodate canning production offices conference rooms and a mediahospitality suite used as a meeting space with distributors customers and employee training sessions
VAArsquos 3D modeling capabilities were used to allow Summit to view building elements and confirm design deliverables before construction began The team presented the project to city leaders with confidence that it met exterior design parameters The expansion occurred over the course of several years and effectively doubled the production rate at the facility for Summit
Hospitality Suite
Piping Support
Cellar Expansion
VAA130453 - GRAIN
GENERAL MILLS GRAIN CLEANING EXPANSION ndash FRIDLEY MINNESOTA
VAA provided structural civil and mechanical engineering as well as industrial architecture and general arrangementprocess layout to complete the design of a new grain cleaning facility owned by multi-national food manufacturing company General Mills The work resulted in the construction of an eight-level facility to process grains to make gluten-free Cheerios
The aggressive schedule for the project posed a challenge as the timeline for design development through construction documents and start-up was 18 months Building construction to start-up was eight months including process equipment electrical power and controls Due to the over 27000 dedicated hours and the talent of VAArsquos design teams the firm was able to complete the project and meet the clientrsquos schedule Engaging the right blend of experience and energy was key to delivering quality construction packages and value to General Mills
The Grain Cleaning Facility project met General Millsrsquo stated busi-ness objectives and it was able to bring facility production online within their timeframe VAA improved its already solid reputation by listening to the clientrsquos needs providing cost-effective design and expedited turnarounds on requests and design changes VAA is now viewed by the General Mills as a comprehensive process layout and CSA (civil structural architectural) firm
VAA120096 - PORT
The TEMCO export facility involved extensive renovation and equipment upgrades Facility space was at a premium and large equipment with required continuous access made it difficult to resolve structural needs High seismic activity in the Washington region and connections between structures of varying dynamic behavior required relative movement between structures and the associated equipment VAA provided professional structural engineering general arrangement and life safety code review
Design of major structures employed unusually complex engineering analysis and design The VAA team paid special attention to limiting movement for typical wind motions while allowing structures to move independently Struc-tures were heavily detailed both for movement capabilities and rapid field assembly during construction
With the upgrade the facility can handle up to six million metric tons of grains and oilseeds annually ndash an increase of nearly three-times the previous capacity The facility can clean store and transfer more than 110000 bhp to ocean-going vessels and receive commodities by rail or barge The upgrade offers greater access to high-demand Pacific Rim markets and offers interna-tional customers more options for worldwide trade
VAArsquos long-standing relationship with the owners (Cargill and CHS Inc) and familiarity with most of the equipment vendors along with extensive experi-ence in high seismicity design and understanding for design-build construc-tion helped accomplish the project objectives The site has been described by industry key players as a top notch grain port facility for its durable design of equipment and structures ease of equipment access and flexibility of material handling and high speed flow
TEMCO GRAIN TERMINAL EXPANSION ndash KALAMA WASHINGTON
VAA120316 - FOOD
In a relatively short span of time canola has become an important world-wide oilseed crop VAA developed site planning to construct a state-of-the art canola crush processing facility that both aligned with the clientrsquos business plan and minimized local community impacts
VAA provided a multi-discipline approach including industrial architec-ture general arrangement material handling as well as civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering Site planning was critical for the 25 square mile greenfield site ndash one of the largest footprints VAA designed
Working with the clientrsquos executive design team and plant staff at other facilities across North America VAA completed full design packages for the construction of a variety of amenities Some of the largest-scale features included rail design arterial and collector roadways stormwater ponds and receiving loadout buildings Throughout the project VAA used its 3D modeling capabilities to increase efficiency in design by coordinating all disciplines into one model
The new facility is projected to have the capacity to process 850000 metric tons of canola per year and can accommodate 80 to 100 trucks daily The facility will be able to process both conventional and specialty canola seed and enables the client to significantly increase contracting programs in the area VAArsquos services helped the client achieve goals to provide local farm-ers a consistent and competitive point of delivery for the continued strong demand for canola oil both locally and globally
CONFIDENTIAL CANOLA CRUSH PROCESSING FACILITY ndash ALBERTA CANADA
Greg Durand rsquo72 Technical Drafting amp rsquo78 Electrical Design Senior Designer
Current Work Preparing general arrangement drawings in the Agribusiness sector that show process flow diagrams building design and equipment layouts
Best Part of the Job ldquoIrsquove been doing this for 44 years and I just enjoy the design workrdquo
Most Rewarding Projects A $50 million expansion at a joint venture facility between Cargill and CHS in Washington State that included a new shipping system with rail and barge unloading capabilities
Jennifer Fink rsquo04 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Designer
Current Work On the Industrial Architecture team she works with architects taking their designs and creating architectural plans eleva-tions sections and details Works closely with the architects to ensure buildings are to code
Best Part of the Job ldquoI like taking a design concept and creating a finished product For us the finished product could be a signed drawing or 3D images that are rendered Clients really enjoy seeing the projects come to liferdquo
Most Rewarding Projects An expansion renovation and gift shop area for Summit Brewing Company in St Paul
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
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Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
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newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
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newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
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Sum
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Spe
aker
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30
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July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
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13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
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QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
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Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
12 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
An inventor engineer and business-builder S Scott Crump learned early on how to fix and build things But it wasnt until he began studying where new ideas actually come from that he learned how to harness his creative ideas and transform them into indus-try-changing innovations
The inventor of Fused Deposition Technology and the co-founder of Stratasys Ltd which produces additive manufacturing machines (commonly known as 3D printers) Crump will share his thoughts on innovation and creativity with Dunwoody graduates this May as the 2016 Commencement speaker
I learned the difference between linear-logical think-ing and the God-given skills of intuitive dreaming imagining and creating that leads to invention and innovation Crump said
Today Crump is the Chief Innovation Officer of Strata-sys In this role he focuses on leading and managing innovation by originating and encouraging new ideas which will result in new solutions and products
Crump started Stratasys in his home garage with his wife Lisa The company shipped one system in the first commercial year and now it has shipped over 150000 3D printers since inception
He has served as the CEO Chairman and Treasurer
of Stratasys from the 1988 start up through 2012 He is also on the Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2015 From 1998 to 2015 he served as the Chairman of the Board
Stratasys has also partnered with Dunwoody to develop a 3D printing training center at the College
Stratasys chose to partner with Dunwoody College because of their 100 years of successfully teaching students to become highly productive employees for local and national companies Crump said Dun-woody has the leadership and instructors that can make an impact on integrating the new tools of tech-nology into the job skills needed today
Currently Dunwoody uses additive manufacturing in several programs including machine tool technology industrial design architecture and robotics
Prior to founding Stratasys Crump co-founded IDEA Inc and served as its Vice President of Sales from 1982 to 1988 The company was a premier-brand manufacturer of load and pressure transducers
Crump holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and attended UCLArsquos Business Management Development for Entrepreneurs program Crump is a registered professional engineer
TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY
inventinˈventverbcreate or design (something that has not existed before) be the originator of
Turning an Idea Into an Innovation
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
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PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
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NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
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Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
13DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Innovation
First-year Engineering Drafting amp Design students Jazmine Darden and Thomas Anderson showed Stratasys co-founder Scott Crump their 3D-printed projects during his recent visit to Dunwoody
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
dunwoodyedualumni
Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
Have you moved Changed your e-mail address Donrsquot
miss out on news and events keep your info
current by sending address phone and e-mail changes
to alumnidunwoodyedu
Wersquore Listening
Visit Us Online
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Stay Social
A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
14 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
changeCHānjverbmake or become different
Floyd Schneeberg rsquo41 Air Conditioning has never been afraid of trying new things In fact when he enrolled at Dunwoody in 1940 air conditioning was still a relatively new field and low-cost systems wouldnrsquot even be available until 1947
The newness of the industry didnrsquot deter Schnee-berg and he quickly found work as a testing engi-neer right after graduation In 1942 just one year after graduating Schneeberg was drafted by the Army to serve in the Quartermaster Corps for World War II It was Schneebergrsquos duty to create dummy weapons that could be used for training
Following a medical discharge in 1944 Schneeberg returned to Dunwoody as an instructor He contin-ued to take on new roles and new responsibilities until eventually becoming Assistant Director of Day School Operations
ldquoI loved to teach and I loved the schoolrdquo Schnee-berg said about his time at Dunwoody
In 1963 Schneeberg decided it was once again time to try something new and he entered the private sector where he worked at Mammoth Indus-tries as a Senior Vice President and then at McQuay
as head of training before retiring at age 60
Retirement didnrsquot change Schneebergrsquos desire to try new things He and his wife Marge bought a home in Mesa Arizona and Schneeberg took up volleyball for the first time in his life ldquoIt was great exercise and I enjoyed playing very muchrdquo he said
Not only did he enjoy it but he and his teammates were also very good at it In fact Schneebergrsquos team played in the Senior Olympics six times and earned five Gold Medals (Schneeberg is holding a Gold Medal in the photo) and one Silver Medal
Besides his new-found love for volleyball Schnee-berg also pursued many creative endeavors includ-ing leather-work painting and playing the piano accordion
Schneeberg continued to support Dunwoody in his retirement organizing the regional gathering in Arizona and choosing to include the College in his legacy planning
Today he and his wife Marjorie live in Wayzata where they enjoy spending time with their three children four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Open to change
TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
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Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
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A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
creativekrēˈādivadjectiverelating to or involving the imagination or original ideas especially in the production of an artistic work
Why Employers Need More Creativity from their EmployeesWhat to Look for in Job Candidates
By EJ Daigle Dean of Robotics amp Manufacturing Technology
Coast to coast industrial fields are undergoing a massive sea change unseen in recent industrial history And the reason is very clear The rise of robotics au-tomated processes 3D printing and advanced mate-rials are all impacting and dramatically changing shop floors while also altering the skill set of every employ-ee that works on it
What should employers do How can we all keep pace with change by reshaping our workforces to take advantage of new opportunities That comes down to one word creativity
Why We Need a New Kind of EmployeeWell-trained employees are the fastest way to an evolved workforce but already the deck is stacked when it comes to finding qualified candidates The Wall Street Journal recently pointed to a survey high-lighting a decline in technical industry apprenticeships down from 500000 ten years ago to 280000 to-day Add to that polls by Manpower Group and The Manufacturing Institute citing widespread employer difficulties filling jobs the latter stating 75 percent of manufacturers surveyed were experiencing trouble filling open technical positions
With far fewer apprenticeship programs nationally and technology driving the demand for highly skilled workers employers need to turn to technical colleges and seek a new breed of candidate one that brings a more rounded skill set and industry-ready experiences to their first day on the job
The New Differentiator CreativityIt might seem like an odd statement Why must em-ployers in technical fields seek candidates that display creativity But consider the rapid rise of 3D printing software programming CAD technologies and a wide diversity of highly technical production and manufac-turing processes and itrsquos evident why any job candi-date needs both technical skills and an established foundation of rounded experience for their role
At Dunwoody we continue to transform our curriculum to encourage a creative approach to technical subject matter and class projects Students use CADCAM software 3D printing technology and our in-house manufacturing lab an environment that gives students critical experience in translating concepts into fully ma-tured and manufactured prototype products
Educators and InstructorsFinally as employers trying to fill open positions you should ask a candidate ldquowho taught your classesrdquo Try to interview graduates who come from a college where classes have been taught by faculty members who are both experienced educators as well as indus-try professionals It is the experiences and perspectives that comes from instructors who have worked and succeeded in the trenches of ever changing industry fields that will really help guide and prepare the most successful technical workers of tomorrow
15DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
dunwoodyedualumni
Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
Have you moved Changed your e-mail address Donrsquot
miss out on news and events keep your info
current by sending address phone and e-mail changes
to alumnidunwoodyedu
Wersquore Listening
Visit Us Online
Update Your Info
Stay Social
A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
16 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
PRO
CESS
sket
ches
from
mas
ters
to
stud
ents
a student scholarship fundraiser auction featuring napkin sketches from local
international and future architects
THU 6916 7PMifp minnesota
550 vandalia street suite 120saint paul
tickets $40hors doeuvres amp drinks
for further information or to receive an invitation
contact archdunwoodyedu
visit dunwoodyedualumnifor event details and a
listing of auction pieces
The Whitney Museum by Architect Renzo Piano
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
dunwoodyedualumni
Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
Have you moved Changed your e-mail address Donrsquot
miss out on news and events keep your info
current by sending address phone and e-mail changes
to alumnidunwoodyedu
Wersquore Listening
Visit Us Online
Update Your Info
Stay Social
A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
Tif
finy M
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ert
89
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ng
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22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
17DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUSHands-Free and Award-WinningDunwoody Collegersquos Snow Devil 01102 Snowplow earned third place at the 6th annual Institute of Navigation (ION) Autonomous Snowplow Competition held during the Saint Paul Winter Car-nival The team also won the Pro-fessor Nattu Sportsmanship Award for the second year in a row
Dunwoodyrsquos 2016 team included students from Electronics Engineer-ing Technology and Automated Systems amp Robotics
The competition challenges teams to design build and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path
This year 11 teams from the top engineering universities in the Upper Midwest and Canada participated
ldquoThe competition is a great fit for the application-based engineer-ing culture here at Dunwoodyrdquo said Robotics amp Manufacturing Dean EJ Daigle ldquoEspecially as we prepare to launch new engineering programs over the next 5 yearsrdquo
The teamrsquos knowledge and ex-perience with the competition appeared to be evident to other teams as well Daigle said that at one point during the competition a team announced they were go-ing to quit due to technical diffi-culties when another team sug-gested they ldquofind the Dunwoody guys mdash they can fix anythingrdquo
Dunwoody Surveying Students Place First in NSPS Student CompetitionSecond-year students Wyatt Spen-cer BJ Klenke Doug Pouliot Joe Irey Brandon Davis Jake Blue and team observer Patrick Kowal took First Place in the two-year degree program category of the 2016 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competi-tion this spring
To enter the competition the Dun-woody team had to complete a boundary and topographic survey of a parcel of land approximately 10 acres in size for a hypothetical land development project
The team was then required to create a ldquometes and bounds legal descriptionrdquo of the land lot (ie a description of the land and its boundaries) and construct a plot map of the surveyed area
This information mdash along with a safety plan field notes and data
calculations mdash was compiled into a final project binder and then presented to a panel of industry experts and competition judges
ldquoIn order to complete the project we had to develop the types of skills that are used every day in the industryrdquo said Surveying amp Civil Engineering Technology Principal Instructor Kelly Ness ldquoThat was the most beneficial piece for the students mdash the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the competitionrdquo
A first-time event for Dunwoody and the students Ness said he couldnrsquot be more pleased with the outcome
ldquoWinning the competition is a huge achievement and one that will be recognized by future em-ployers and peers in the surveying communityrdquo
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
dunwoodyedualumni
Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
Have you moved Changed your e-mail address Donrsquot
miss out on news and events keep your info
current by sending address phone and e-mail changes
to alumnidunwoodyedu
Wersquore Listening
Visit Us Online
Update Your Info
Stay Social
A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
Tif
finy M
ein
ert
89
Baki
ng
Jere
my L
eis
enheim
er
06
Aut
omot
ive
Serv
ice
Tech
nolo
gy
Dere
k C
lark
in0
5 A
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tect
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Dra
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Des
ign
22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
18 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsCAMPUS Dunwoody Alumni Ofce
Please send feedback story ideas and suggestions to alumnidunwoodyedu
Find more news and information online at
dunwoodyedualumni
Connect with Dunwoody alumni and the Alumni Oce through Facebook and LinkedIn
Have you moved Changed your e-mail address Donrsquot
miss out on news and events keep your info
current by sending address phone and e-mail changes
to alumnidunwoodyedu
Wersquore Listening
Visit Us Online
Update Your Info
Stay Social
A Second Place Finish at Residential Construction Management Competition
Congratulations to Construction Management students AJ Flagg Brett Broekema Andrew Hoo-genakker Tyler LaBeaux and Joe Myhre on their second place win at the 2016 National Association of Home Builderrsquos (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Com-petition (RCMC) Hoogenakker also received an ldquoNAHB Outstanding Studentrdquo award at the event
The annual competition mdash part of NAHBrsquos International Buildersrsquo Show (IBS) mdash required students to solve real-life construction man-agement problems and present their solutions to a panel of indus-try representatives
Fifty-three teams from various uni-versities technical schools com-munity colleges and high schools across the nation participated in the competition which was held in Las Vegas this January
The Construction Management program also received a $60000 grant from the National Housing
Endowment Foundationrsquos Home-building Education Leadership Program (HELP)
The National Housing Endowment is a philanthropic arm of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) which aims to increase ed-ucation and training opportunities for future leaders in the residential construction industry HELP awards grants to leading colleges and universities in an effort to create or improve residential construction management programs
Architecture Students Place High in SkillsUSA Competition
Architecture students Eli Abnet and Charles Evans placed Second and Third respectively at the 2016 SkillsUSA Minnesota Competi-tion which was held this spring at various locations throughout the Twin Cities including the Dunwoody campus
SkillsUSA mdash a national organization made of students educators and industry representatives working to provide America with skilled work-ersmdashregulates the competitions which are held annually at the localstate national and global level
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
Tif
finy M
ein
ert
89
Baki
ng
Jere
my L
eis
enheim
er
06
Aut
omot
ive
Serv
ice
Tech
nolo
gy
Dere
k C
lark
in0
5 A
rchi
tect
ural
Dra
ftin
g amp
Des
ign
22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
19DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
newsALUMNI amp FRIENDS
A Southern TraditionOnce again Dunwoody College of Technology held several regional events for alumni and friends in Florida and Arizona this winter
The numerous social events are a great way to reminisce with old friends meet new people and catch up on the latest news and updates from Dunwoody Pictured above left alumni and friends gather for a luncheon and update in Florida Pictured above right Cecil Grandprey 47 Auto and his daughter attended an Arizona event Pictured left President Rich Wager speaks to a gathering of alumni and friends at a dinner in Florida
If you would like to be invited to these events in the future please e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
C Charles Jackson
leadershiplectureseries
lead
Sum
mer
Spe
aker
s n 7
30
am
July 7 2016 mdash Dale AndersenPresident Delkor Systems
Delkor is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment serving dairy food beverage and other industries Dale Andersen joined the company in 1988 as a Sales Manager and purchased the company in 1999 August 4 2016 mdash George ShermanPresident Sherman Associates
In 1978 George Sherman was working in sales at a medical company when he decided to purchase an uptown apartment building After refurbishing it and selling the units he decided to become a developer and start his own company His portfolio includes rental housing units commercial buildings and hotels throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
June 2 2016 mdash Judy PoferlSenior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Executive Services Xcel Energy
Judy Proferl rose through the ranks at Xcel Energy to be promoted to President amp CEO of NSP-Minnesota in 2009 In 2013 she became a Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff
First Thursday Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives from the business community speaking about a range of leadership topics It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology Visit dunwoodyedualumni for details
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
Tif
finy M
ein
ert
89
Baki
ng
Jere
my L
eis
enheim
er
06
Aut
omot
ive
Serv
ice
Tech
nolo
gy
Dere
k C
lark
in0
5 A
rchi
tect
ural
Dra
ftin
g amp
Des
ign
22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
20 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf Tournament
08082016
Save DateTHE
Monday August 8 20161130 am
Edinburgh Golf CourseBrooklyn Park MN
Registration$170 per person mdash includes box lunch dinner cart and green fees
Proceeds from the tournament go directly to support students through scholarships
Sponsorship InformationIf your organization is interested in tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact Alumni Relations at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Registration is as easy as 1-2-31 Log on to wwwdunwoodyedualumnigolf
2 Fill out the registration form
3 Click the ldquoSubmit Registrationrdquo button or print the form and mail payment to Alumni OfficeDunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis MN 55403
Slots fill up fast so register your team today
Thanks to last years sponsors nearly $25000 was raised for student scholarships
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
Tif
finy M
ein
ert
89
Baki
ng
Jere
my L
eis
enheim
er
06
Aut
omot
ive
Serv
ice
Tech
nolo
gy
Dere
k C
lark
in0
5 A
rchi
tect
ural
Dra
ftin
g amp
Des
ign
22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
21DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
QampAALUMNI amp FRIENDS
Owner Tiffinys Tipton Bakery
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A I live in very rural Iowa so I have not met a fellow Dunwoody alum yet I have however through social media contacted my roommate from when we were both attending Dunwoody She is in California now
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A My job is awesomehellip Well to be honest I have not had a ldquojobrdquo since I purchased the bakery 4 years ago See I donrsquot have to go to work I get to do what I love Yes there are trying times and I put in a lot of long hours but it has never felt like a ldquojobrdquo
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A My former classmates would most likely be surprised that I became a grandmother this year to twins
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memories of Dun-woody are when we would all work around the big wooden table rolling dough with Mr Galloway and Mr Letty showing me how I can make my flower cake designs have more dimension
Emergency Vehicle Technician amp Fleet Manager City of Rochester Fire Department
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A At Chesters Kitchen and Bar in Rochester
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Almost every day is awesome what little boy doesnt dream of playing with fire trucks everyday One partic-ular moment was when I was verifying a repair made to our aerial platform Its quite the view from way up there
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A That I work on fire trucks instead of cars and that I have taken woodwork-ing up as a hobby
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A I dont have just one favorite memory I enjoyed most of my time in school
Vice President Prime General Contractors LLC
Q Where is the weirdest place you have ever met a fellow alum
A On three separate ice fishing oc-casions I have run into classmate and friend Andy Dembroski 05 Architec-ture Drafting amp Estimating at three different lodges on Lake of the Woods
Q Has there been a moment in your career when you thought ldquoMy job is awesomerdquo and what was that moment
A Yes a 2014 nursing home addition Not only did the project have great communication and execution amongst everyone involved there was a synergy within the group to complete the project knowing that the building addition would serve a great purpose for the community The project went perfect We finished on time and within budget
Q What would your former class-mates be surprised to know about you now
A After Dunwoody I furthered my education and obtained my Bachelors of Science in Business
Q What is your favorite memory of Dunwoody
A My favorite memory of Dunwoody was graduating After two failed at-tempts with previous colleges and not having direction in life prior to attending Dunwoody I couldnrsquot have been happier I felt I found my calling in life Dunwoody kept me interested and challenged me I owe Dunwoody a great deal of gratitude for the education I received
Tif
finy M
ein
ert
89
Baki
ng
Jere
my L
eis
enheim
er
06
Aut
omot
ive
Serv
ice
Tech
nolo
gy
Dere
k C
lark
in0
5 A
rchi
tect
ural
Dra
ftin
g amp
Des
ign
22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
22 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
83 1940rsquos
54 1970rsquos
49 1980rsquos
47 1950rsquos
Electronics 55
Auto 53
Architecture 48
HVAC 32
Baking 19
Machine Tool 17
Engineering amp Robotics 15
Computer Studies 11
Graphics amp Printing 11
Construction 10
Surveying 10
Other 38
Respondents by Class Year
Respondents by Area of Study
Many Dunwoody alumni have gone on to become entrepreneurs mdash from founders of major companies to own-ers of small and mid-sized businesses
Of 319 survey respondents so far 150 indicated that they are the owner or founder of at least one company
In fact when compared with other tech-nical colleges Dunwoody seems to pro-duce a far greater number of real-world problem solvers and entrepreneurs
In the hopes of fostering and growing our tradition of entrepreneurship Dun-woody is surveying its alumni around entrepreneurship What companies
have our alumni actually founded or own What influenced these entrepre-neurial successes And how can we leverage the wisdom and experience of alumni to help current students and alumni achieve their dreams
The survey is made possible through a grant from the Owen Family Foun-dation If you are an alum who has founded or owned a business you can complete the survey electroni-cally by logging on to wwwsurveymonkeycomr ownerfoundersurvey
Want a survey mailed to you Call 612-381-8191 or e-mail alumnidunwoodyedu
HARD WORK amp JOB SKILLSAlumni often listed a strong work ethic and job skills as the two most important things they learned at Dunwoody
FINANCES amp SERVICEAlumni often listed finances and customer service at things every entrepreneur should learn
Donrsquot try every shortcut ndash they sometimes bite Tom Clark 69 Machine Tool
You canrsquot climb the ladder without reaching higher Bill Prinsen66 Auto
ECONOMICIMPACT6552
MINNESOTA EMPLOYEESEmployed at Minnesota companiesowned or founded by alums
$102 BILLIONMINNESOTA REVENUETotal gross revenue from Minnesota companies owned or founded by alums
11184
$151 BILLION
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEESEmployed at companies (worldwide)owned or founded by alums
WORLDWIDE REVENUETotal gross revenue from companies (worldwide) owned or founded by alums
OwnerFounder Survey A First Look at the Results
The impact of Dunwoody alums on commerce employment amp incomes
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
23DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
DUNWOODYEDU
Dunwoody education is more about
tomorrow than about yesterday
With Dunwoodyrsquos tradition of quality education our
students know their future will be better than they
can imagine They are preparing to join the
generations of designers engineers technicians
makers builders entrepreneurs and innovators
who preceded them
With your financial support their future comes
closer every day
Doors are already opening for bachelor of
architecture student Kyle Huberty thanks to his
Dunwoody education and experience ldquoMy aim is to
serve people and improve their lives through my
passion for architecture and the skills that I have
learned at Dunwoodyrdquo
Gifts to Dunwoody support Kyle and all Dunwoody
students through scholarships curriculum
technology and equipment student activities and
career guidance
Make your gift to Dunwoody today and join us in Making the Future
Kyle interns at RoehrSchmitt Architects (pictured) and is president of the Dunwoody AIAS Chapter
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
Build n HoNor n Connect
In Honor of our
ALUMNI
Help Us Fund the Alumni Honor WallTo build pride among students help students connect with
Dunwoodyrsquos impressive alumni network and honor Dunwoody
alumni the Alumni Board of Managers is creating an Alumni Wall
The large interactive display will celebrate and honor alumni and
encourage current students to stay involved in the College after
graduation
Go online at dunwoodyedualumnialumniwall
to make your donation today
of ManagersALUMNI BOARD Three Ways to Get Involvedn Volunteer to serve on a Pro-gram Advisory Committee n Become a mentor to a studentn Help out at an event
Reach out Call the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 to find the opportunity that fits you
The Alumni Board of Managers is pleased to highlight the long list of female alumni and friends who volunteer their time as mentors for the Women In Technical Careers initiative This yearrsquos volunteers include
Automotiven Megan Farrand Auto Body and Refinishing Technician at Manheimn Kristina Fischer Auto Service Managern Cathy Heying rsquo10 Automotive Service Technology Founder and Service Technician at The Lift Ga-rage
Computer Technologyn Marisa Brandt Head of Product Strategy at Dell Softwaren Tyana Coleman rsquo12 Web Pro-gramming amp Data Base Develop-ment Web Developern Rianne Donahue Software De-velopment Engineer at WindLogicsn Deb Flanders Director of IT Op-erations at FPX LLC
Construction Management Electrical Construction Architecturen Jessica Christiansen Project Man-ager at Michaud Cooley Ericksonn Ashley Gooler Project Engineer at McGough Constructionn Lindsay Johnson Senior Submit-tal Engineering Drafter at Firestone Metal Productsn Jennifer Kruse rsquo98 Architectural Drafting amp Estimating Sustain-ability Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Karin McCabe Workforce and Vendor Outreach Coordinator at McGough Constructionn Julie Steinberg Project Manager at Egan Companyn Janelle Westrick Project Manag-er at Watson-Forsberg
HVAC Industrial Controls Elec-tronics Engineering Technologyn Claire Ferrara rsquo11 Heating amp Air Conditioning Design Technology Sales Representative Standard Heating amp Air Conditioning
n Tabitha Lee Controls System Specialist at Harris Controlsn Katelyn Thiele Controls Techni-cian at Harris Controls
Engineering Drafting amp Design Welding amp Metal Fabricationn Denise Bailey rsquo06 Welding Senior Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technologyn Roxanne Etzler Compaction Engineer at Caterpillar Pavingn Denise King rsquo95 Machine Tool Channel Marketing Supervisor at 3Mn Sheryl Neuman Workforce Development Manager at Bauer Weldingn Janet Nurnberg Principal In-structor at Dunwoody College of Technology
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
25DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY mdash A L U M N I amp F R I E N D S M AG A Z I N E mdash S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
2016Alumni amp Friends Calendar of Events
2016Kate L Dunwoody Society Networking SocialThursday May 19 530-730 pmKNOCK Inc 1307 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 1 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture SeriesThursday June 2 730 amSpeaker Judy PoferlSr Vice President amp Corp Secretary amp Executive ServicesXcel EnergyMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 8 4 pmDunwoody College
PROCESS Sketches from Masters to StudentsA fundraiser auction featuring sketches from local international and future architectsThursday June 9 7-9 pmIFP Minnesota 550 Vandalia St Suite 120 St Paul
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduWednesday June 15 4 pmDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday July 7 730 amSpeaker Dale AndersenPresident Delkor SystemsMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday August 4 730 amSpeaker George ShermanPresident Sherman AssociatesMcNamara Center Dunwoody College
13th AnnualAlumni amp Friends Golf TournamentMonday August 8 1130 amEdinburgh Golf Course Brooklyn Park
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoLifestyle ChoicesrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 1 noonDunwoody College
C Charles JacksonLeadership Lecture SeriesThursday September 8 730 amSpeaker Tod CarpenterPresident amp CEO or Tom Scalf Senior Vice PresidentDonaldson Company McNamara Center Dunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoWherersquod My $ GordquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 8 noonDunwoody College
Real$Talk Financial SeminarldquoMy Money ManagementrdquoFREE RSVP to bursardunwoodyeduThursday September 15 noonDunwoody College
All event dates are subject to change For more information on any event please contact the Alumni Office at 612-381-8191 or alumnidunwoodyedu
Using your investments for all they are worthIf you are like most people you are looking for ways to minimize taxes and maximize not just your monetary gain but the overall satisfaction you receive from your assets
Option Benefit
Gift of appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Charitable remainder unitrust
Payments and income tax deduction
Beneficiary designation Estate tax savings
Life estateIncome tax deduction and use of home
Options amp BenefitsHere are some ideas to help you make the most of your investments through charitable giving
Learn moreTo learn more about making your investments work for you and help our cause please contact us
Maximize satisfaction from your assets
Jennifer Kahlow Director of Gift Planningphone 612-381-3061e-mail jkahlowdunwoodyeduweb dunwoodygivingorg
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers
Inquiries and information should be addressed to
818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO 3726
Contact Us We love to connect with our alumni and friends
Admissions Office 612-374-5800
Alumni Office 612-381-8191
Annual Giving 612-381-3069
Career Services 612-381-8121
Development Office 612-381-3064
Legacy Gifts 612-381-3061
Workforce Training amp Continuing Education 612-381-3306
alumnidunwoodyedu
FacebookcomDunwoody AlumniAssociation
Linkedincom DunwoodyCollegeAlumniAssociation
dunwoodyedualumni
Has your address or phone number changed Want to receive event announcements and updates via e-mail Send an e-mail to alumnidunwoodyedu
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Stuart Lang DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Edith Bolin EDITOR amp COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer McNeilEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Allie Swatek amp Amanda Myers