Alumni Awards

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering annually recognizes alumni with two different awards.

Hall of Fame

Induction to the Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed on alumni by the college. The honorees are recognized for their professional success and accomplishment, active involvement with the support of the college, dedication to Kansas State University, and professional and public service.

Recent ECE recipients

  • 2022 - Michelle Munson (1996 EE), CEO & Co-founder of Eluvio
  • 2017 - Mitch Snyder (1983 EE), President and CEO of Bell Helicopter
  • 2016 - Glen Fountain (1965 EE), New Horizon's Mission to Pluto
  • 2015 - Jim Schroeder (1963 EE), Great Western Manufacturing Company
  • 2010 - Lou Von Thaer (1983 EE), President of General Dynamics AIS
  • 2010 - Donald Lenhert (1956 EE), Emeritus Professor, KSU ECE

Professional Progress Awards

Professional Progress Awards honor career accomplishment during the first 20 years following graduation.

Recent ECE recipients

  • 2022 - Vinit Gupta (2002 EE & CPE), Vice President at ITC Holding
  • 2022 - Silpan Patel (2005 CPE), President at Ultra Labs
  • 2021 - Mackenzie Martin (2003 EE), Partner and Global Chair of the Patent Prosecution Practice for Baker McKenzie LLP
  • 2021 - Mark Troutfetter (2006 CPE), Senior vice president of product development at Welltok
  • 2019 - Matt Spexarth (2006 EE), Chief Product Planner for PXI
  • 2019 - Joe Quint (2000 CPE), Executive for Cerner Tech Services
  • 2018 - Joe Schrick (1998 EE), VP of Garmin International Inc.
  • 2018 - Jason Kieffaber (2004 EE), Technical Program Manager with SpaceX
  • 2017 - Deia Bayoumi (2000 M.S. EE), Head of Global Product Mgmt at ABB
  • 2017 - Zachary Maier (2009 CPE), Product Manager at Google Inc.
  • 2016 - Joel Andrews (1997 EE), Garmin
  • 2016 - Michelle Munson (1996 EE), Aspera
  • 2015 - Gabe Hernandez (1995 EE), Vice President, Burns and McDonnell
  • 2015 - Nick Taluja (1994 CE), Vice President, SKHynix
  • 2014 - Stuart Gillen (1997 EE), National Instruments
  • 2014 - Navin Nagiah (1995 EE), Presiden CEO, DNN
  • 2013 - John Miller (1994 CPE), Chief Technology Officer, Accelerated Vision
  • 2013 - Tak-Kei Chan (1985 EE), Senior Vice President, International Rectifier
  • 2011 - David Compton (1990 EE), President of Engg, Cerner Corporation
  • 2011 - Deborah Crawford (1992 EE), VP of App Dev & Product Engg, PAETEC
  • 2010 - Carl Huslig (1991 EE), President of ITC Great Plains
  • 2009 - Kenton Epard (1994 EE), Co-Founder of Airstream Energy
  • 2009 - Marc Machin (1991 EE), VP of Information Technology, NetApp
  • 2007 - Jeff Thetge (1988 EE), Senior Vice President, Infrasource
  • 2007 - Tracy Olivier (1989 EE), Engineering Manager, Garmin
  • 2006 - Bob Wald (1986 EE), Chief Operating Officer, In-Knowvation
  • 2006 - Philip Bullinger (1987 EE)
  • 2005 - Kevin Schoen (1985 EE), VP of Manufacturing, General Mills Inc.
  • 2004 - Ramiro Jordan (1985 M.S. EE), Executive Director, Univ. of New Mexico
  • 2004 - Dave Abrams (1985 EE), Vice President, Black & Veatch Corporation
  • 2003 - Don Gemaehlich (1983 EE), Sr Tech Mgr for SW, General Dynamics
  • 2003 - Ray Hrdy (1984 EE), Chief Technology Officer, Englighten Net
  • 2002 - John Rasure (1981 EE), The Mind Research Network
  • 2001 - Earl Creel (1980 EE), Technical Mgr, Sandia National Labs
  • 2000 - Sue Barsamian (1981 EE), GM & SVP of Tech Serv, Hewlett Packard