Paula Zenner (Feira) '87, '93
She began work at Michigan Tech in the Mechanical Engineering Department as an academic advisor in 1991 and has advanced to her current position as Director of Operations and Finance. She directs the financial and operational activities for this nationally ranked academic department with annual external research expenditures of over $4 million and a salary and wage budget of $7.5 million.
Gerald Ziarno '59
Gerald Ziarno '59 has been a steward of his alma mater for more than thirty years. One of his major priorities is the endowed scholarship for graduates of Nouvel Catholic Central High School in Saginaw, in particular for those who want to study in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at Tech.
Howard Zollinger '51
Howard Zollinger earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Michigan Tech in 1951 and holds a master's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He built a successful career in the material handling industry, including 18 years with Westinghouse Electric Corp. and a combined 21 years with Rapistan and Mannesmann Demag in Grand Rapids, Michigan.