Advisory Council

adviosry council photos

Front row, from left: James Strieby, Ashley Estes, Jackson Bever, Meaghan Moore, Connie Satzler, Sarah Ramsey, Rachel Olson, Carrie Hamman, Brian Moore, Shing Chang. Back row from left: Justin Rexroat, Mark Chalfant, Eric Ladd, Chris Tonn, Adam Mize, Jen Tryon, Mauricio de la Serna

The industrial and manufacturing systems engineering advisory council is a group of industrial, business, and professional leaders who are interested in the vitality of Kansas State University's IMSE department. The council helps the department to strengthen its learning, research, and outreach programs; improve its facilities; expand its base of support; and serve its alumni. Council members actively participate in the continual assessment of the department's progress and the development of department/industry partnerships. Additionally, members assist the department by:

  • Attracting new students to the program through recruitment and fundraising for IMSE scholarships
  • Contributing to the education of IMSE students by providing input and feedback on topics such as market trends, curriculum development, and identification of skills and professional qualities expected by employers.
  • Participating in the learning process by serving as a guest lecturer, evaluating student projects, and providing case studies.
  • Facilitating the careers of IMSE students through mentorship, providing internships, and/or hiring graduates.
  • Assisting in program development by identifying program needs, developing strategies for improvement, and participating in development efforts.

Current members

  • Craig Alstatt - SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc.
  • Alicia Benson - AB Coaching
  • Jackson Bever - Mars Wrigley - Ice Cream
  • Louis Burley - Purina Animal/Land O'Lakes, Inc.
  • Mark Chalfant - BG Products, Inc.
  • Mauricio de la Serna - Koch Engineered Solutions
  • Ashley Estes - Great Plains Manufacturing
  • Gina Fuzzell - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
  • Carrie Hamman - Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • Sara Hausback - Garmin Intl.
  • Eric Ladd - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KS
  • Adam J. Mize - Caterpillar Work Tools
  • Brian Moore - Nike, Inc. (contract)
  • Meaghan Moore - J.B. Hunt
  • Sarah Ramsey - PepsiCo Foods North America
  • Justin Rexroat- MAPS Group, Gibraltar Corporation
  • Chad Sharp - Hill's Pet Nutrition/Colgate-Palmolive
  • James Strieby - Blue Yonder
  • Chris Tonn - Spirit Aerosystems
  • Jennifer Tryon - ExxonMobil
  • Shayne Wahlmeier - Walmart Supply Chain
  • Tyler Whetstone - Honeywell FM&T
  • Katie Wilson - GE Aerospace