Mission Statement
The Civil Engineering Advisory Board commits to sharing its professional experience as practitioners and leaders for the purpose of providing expert guidance to LTU in the education of engineers, ultimately supporting the University’s overall Mission and Vision. The Board meets regularly with LTU faculty to discuss current needs and future trends in the Civil Engineering industry, advising on best industry practices, technology, areas of industry growth, curriculum, outreach, and opportunities for the professional community to engage with students for their continuous success.
The Civil Engineering Advisory Board commits to sharing its professional experience as practitioners and leaders for the purpose of providing expert guidance to LTU in the education of engineers, ultimately supporting the University’s overall Mission and Vision. The Board meets regularly with LTU faculty to discuss current needs and future trends in the Civil Engineering industry, advising on best industry practices, technology, areas of industry growth, curriculum, outreach, and opportunities for the professional community to engage with students for their continuous success.
Vision Statement
LTU’s Civil Engineering programs will be nationally and internationally recognized for rigorous emphasis on engineering fundamentals, innovative research, and challenging hands-on learning projects that are delivered in a progressive, multicultural environment. The Board’s contribution results in an exceptionally well-prepared, diverse generation of engineers capable of independent learning, practical application, and global leadership to improve their communities, our profession, and society.
LTU’s Civil Engineering programs will be nationally and internationally recognized for rigorous emphasis on engineering fundamentals, innovative research, and challenging hands-on learning projects that are delivered in a progressive, multicultural environment. The Board’s contribution results in an exceptionally well-prepared, diverse generation of engineers capable of independent learning, practical application, and global leadership to improve their communities, our profession, and society.
Advisory Board Members
The Civil Engineering Advisory Board (CEAB) is led by Cheryl Gregory, Chair. As leaders in the civil engineering community, the eminent board members listed below have provided leadership and guidance to the civil engineering program over most of the previous decade.
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Kimberly Avery, P.E. Deputy Chief Engineer & Bureau of Field Services Director Michigan Dept. of Transportation |
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James E. Like (BSCE '86) Vice President Christman Constructors, Inc. |
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Brian Biasutto (BSCE '86) Director of CMT Services McDowell & Associates |
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John Raimondo, P.E. (BSCE '91) Chief, Operations Officer Triangle Associates |
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Mark Chaput, P.E. (BSCE '87) Chief Operating Officer, American Center for Mobility |
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Charles J. Roarty, Jr., P.E. Senior Vice President NTH Consultants, Ltd. |
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Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E. (BSCE '92) Chief Planning Officer Detroit Water & Sewerage Department |
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William Rohleder, Jr., P.E., S.E. Senior Vice President & Project Development FIGG |
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David I. Ruby, P.E., S.E., F. ASCE, SECB Chairman, Founding Principal Ruby & Associates, PC |
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George Fadool, P.E. (BSCE '81) Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Skanska USA Inc. |
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Philip Sanzica, P.E. Chief Deputy Water Resources Commissioner Oakland County |
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Jason B. Stoops, P.E. Office Manager & Project Manager G2 Consulting Group Vice Chair, Civil Engineering Advisory Board |
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| Corey Hostetter, P.E. (BSCE '98) Senior Project Engineer Somat Engineering |
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Kerry Sutton, P.E., LEED AP Code Advocacy Engineer American Concrete Institute |
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Nicholas Zager, P.E. (BSCE ’01) Chief, Planning Office US Army Corps of Engineers |
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Emeritus Advisory Board Members
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Richard O. Anderson P.E., Hon.M. ASCE Principal Engineer Somat Engineering, Inc. |
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Andrew Rener, P.E., D.B.I.A. (BSCE '99 & MCE '00) President Bouma Construction |
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Daniel G. Fredendall, P.E. Executive Vice President OHM |
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Kirk T. Steudle, P.E. (BSCE '87) Retired, Former Director State of Michigan Department of Transportation |