Technology and Welding Advisory Board

Mission

Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.

Purpose

The Technology and Welding Advisory Board provides recommendations to the University with regard to maintaining, building and strengthening the programs offered in this area. In particular, areas such as curriculum, equipment, institutional technology, market demand and resources will be addressed. The ever-changing requirements of the academic disciplines, community and society will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.

Frequency

The Technology and Welding Program Advisory Board shall meet on a annual basis unless special circumstances require additional meetings.

Terms

The term of service will consist of one three-year term. Members may be reappointed for subsequent terms.

Membership

The Technology and Welding Program Advisory Board consists of a cross-section of members from the business, industry, and academic communities in an effort to reflect the needs of the area. Board members will be encouraged to share current and anticipated needs and trends in order to provide meaningful input for the purpose of developing the strongest possible programs from both academic and practical perspectives.

Faculty Coordinator

The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for scheduling meetings, establishing the agenda and maintaining meeting minutes.

Related Faculty/Staff

The following faculty/staff may be called upon to participate in advisory board meetings and other activities on an as needed basis:

 

2024-2025 Technology and Welding Advisory Board

Bill Adams

General Manager
John Adams Construction

Scott Cressman

CEO
Perennial Energy, LLC

Mike Ennis

Owner
Eminence Mfg. Inc.

Steve Foster

VP Operations
Leonardo DRS

Glen Johnson

Owner
Johnson Machine Works LLC

Danny Lillo

Sales Manager
Airgas

Gary Mann

Plant Manager
Arlee Home Fashion

Ingrid McCallister

Human Resources Director
Jasper Engines & Transmissions

Sean Mooney

Director of Workforce Development
Ozark Action, Inc.

Chris Oravec

Chief Operations Officer
L & R Industries, Inc

Brandon Sigman

Human Resources Director
Caterpillar, Inc.

Myles Smith

Manager Member Services
Howell-Oregon Electric Co-Op

Kim Wake

Human Resources
Armstrong Hardwood Floors