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President: Brenda Murphy

Residence (City, State): Muscatine, IA
Undergrad school & degree: Iowa State University, B.S. in Industrial Engineering
Employer: The HON Company
Time with employer: Three years
Job title/description: Group Leader for the top department. I am a line supervisor for both 1st and 2nd shifts that supports 2 desking production lines. Previous experience as a manufacturing engineer.
Previous Employers: Maytag Corporation - Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
Hobbies: Traveling, anything outdoors, and cheering on the Cyclones!

Vice President: Angel Jacobs

Residence (City, State): Geneseo, IL
Undergrad school & degree: University Wisconsin - Platteville; B.S. in Civil Engineering
Employer: Jacob & Hefner Associates, P.C.
Time with employer: Two years
Job title/description: Project Engineer
Site design for residential and commercial developments.
Previous Employers: Civil Constructors, Inc
Hobbies: Gardening, swimming, reading, genealogy, spending time with my family, and helping my husband on the farm.

Secretary: Karmen Heim

Residence (City, State): Muscatine, IA
Undergrad school & degree: University of Iowa, BS in Civil Engineering with Environmental Emphasis
Employer: Stanley Consultants, Muscatine, Iowa
Time with employer: Eight years
Job title/description: Civil Engineer in Water/Wastewater Department. Responsible for preparing contract documents and studies for our clients. Work includes designing water distribution and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Hobbies: Picture taking, scrapbooking, spending time with my Boys!

Treasurer: Nancy Shell

Residence (City, State): Muscatine, IA
Undergrad school & degree: Associate in Applied Science Degree from Muscatine Community College along with Engineering Valuation and Engineering Economy courses from Iowa State University
Employer: Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Time with employer: 24 years
Job title/description: I am currently a Designer (Engineering Technician) in the Power Mechanical Department. For the past several years, I have been heavily involved in power plant assessment reports. We are also currently working on writing power plant system descriptons, operating instructions and training materials. Before transferring to the Power Mechanical Department, I had worked the majority of my career with Stanleys in the Planning Department. The Planning Department handles feasibility, power supply and electric rate type studies.
Hobbies: My main hobby/obsession is running. I usually run 15-25 5K or longer races each year. My favorite races include the Bix, Especially for You race in Cedar Rapids (raises money to promote breast cancer awareness), Race for a Cure, and the Quad City Marathon. I also participate in walks such as the March of Dimes walk, Relay for Life, Crop Walk and the MS Walk. I also attend a Jazzercise class. I am a cat lover and have two cats, I love to travel and read novels and I'm an avid movie goer, too.

Section Representative: Ellen Huntley

Residence (City, State): Eldridge, IA
Undergrad school & degree: University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana, B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Employer: John Deere Davenport Works
Time with employer: Seven years
Job title/description: Materials Engineer - Responsible for specification as well as problem resolution of paint, plastic, adhesive, elastomer, coolant, oil and grease material
Previous Employers: University of Illinois
Hobbies: Travel, baking, sports and spending time with my husband, son and two dogs

Alternate Section Representative: Paula Raney

Residence (City, State): Bettendorf, IA
Undergrad school & degree: University of Saint Ambrose - BS in Engineering Physics
Graduate school & degree: Rochester Institute of Technology - Masters of Science in Packaging Science
Employer: John Deere Parts Distribution Center
Time with employer: 33 1/2 years
Job title/description: Distribution Analyst
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, cross-stitch and floral arrangements

Outreach Coordinator: Donna Jones

Residence (City, State): Rock Island, IL
Undergrad school & degree: Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, BS in Civil Engineering
Graduate school & degree: St. Ambrose University - Masters of Business Administration
Employer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
Time with employer: 23 years
Job title/description: Supervisory Environmental Engineer. As Chief of the Enforcement Section, Regulatory Branch, I am responsible for the review and processing of applications for permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. I am also responsible for ensuring onsite inspections of authorized projects are conducted to verify compliance with the permit conditions. I coordinate the investigation of reported unauthorized activities.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, and cooking

QCESC Representative: Katie Ehrke

Residence (City, State): Hampton, IL
Undergrad school & degree: University of Iowa, B.S. in Industrial Engineering
Graduate school & degree: Arizona State University - MBA
Employer: Deere & Co.
Time with employer: Seven years
Job title/description: Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Production Planning/Material Logistics
Previous Employers: John Deere Davenport Works, Davenport, IA and Centro, Inc. North Liberty, IA
Hobbies: Working out, teaching colorguard, drum corps, dancing

Webmaster: Rochelle Trefry

Residence (City, State): Milan, IL
Undergrad school & degree: Michigan Technological University, B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Graduate school & degree: Michigan Technological University, M.S. in Electrical Engineering - Power/Energy Systems
Employer: MidAmerican Energy Company, Davenport, IA
Time with employer: Six years
Job title/description: Senior System Protection Engineer
Hobbies: Photography, reading, and spending time with my family

 
 
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