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President: 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: 26 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.

Vice President: Megan Mathias

Residence (City, State): Bettendorf, IA
Undergrad school & degree: Iowa State University, BS in Mechanical Engineering
Employer: John Deere, Moline, Illinois
Time with employer: Since January 2008
Job title/description: Ag Division Engineering Development Program - Completing three rotations in one year: Manufacturing Engineering at Harvester Works, Test Engineering at Cylinder Division, and Customer Support.
Hobbies: Playing and watching sports of any kind, enjoying time outside, and spending time with my family and friends.

Secretary: Angel Jacobs

Residence (City, State): Geneseo, IL
Undergrad school & degree: University Wisconsin - Platteville; B.S. in Civil Engineering
Employer: Jacob & Hefner Associates, Inc.
Time with employer: Four 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.

Treasurer: 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: 35 1/2 years
Job title/description: Distribution Analyst
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, cross-stitch and floral arrangements

Section Representative: Karen Pang

Residence (City, State): Iowa City, IA
Undergrad school & degree: Iowa State University, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Employer: Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Time with employer: Two year
Job title/description: Mechanical Engineer Intern for plant mechanical department. Involved in various projects related in HVAC and utility distribution.
Previous Employers: Maytag Corporation - Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
Hobbies: Traveling, photography

Alternate 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: Nine 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, sons and two dogs

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: 25 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: Julie Fisher

Residence (City, State): Bettendorf, IA
Undergrad school & degree: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.S. in Civil Engineering
Graduate school & degree: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.S. in Environmental Engineering
Employer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
Time with employer: Seven years
Job title/description: Civil Engineer in the Environmental Engineering section. Work includes feasibility reports for Ecosystem Restorations, plans and specification for dredged material projects and Phase I and II ESA.
Hobbies: Playing with my dog, running, and biking

Fundraising Chair: Brenda Murphy

Residence (City, State): Davenport, IA
Undergrad school & degree: Iowa State University, B.S. in Industrial Engineering
Employer: The HON Company
Time with employer: Five years
Job title/description: Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Improvement I am responsible for new product development as well as high level improvement projects at the corporate level.
Previous Employers: Maytag Corporation - Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
Hobbies: Taking care of my new house, wedding planning, and cheering on the Cyclones!

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: Eight years
Job title/description: Senior System Protection Engineer
Hobbies: Photography, reading, and spending time with my family

 
 
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