Alumni

Robert Hirvela joined the HF Communications Division of Collins Radio Company in 1959 as a project engineer. In 1973, he led the Rockwell business unit that invented and developed the first Digital Automatic Call Distributor, the Rockwell Galaxy ACD, and launched what is known today as the Call Center Industry. In 1978, he transferred to the Air Transport Division of Rockwell as Director of Product Management with . . .

Valencia Rucker is a 2012 Electrical Engineering Technology graduate from Michigan Tech. During her time at Tech she was a part of SIS (Society of Intellectual Sisters), and treasured the welcoming environment and approachable relationships with instructors. Valencia's hard work throughout her Tech career has led to a number of great positions in engineering sales, digital marketing, and more. Why did you choose Michigan . . .

Elio Argentati, a native of Iron Mountain who moved to Iron River, Michigan, graduated from Michigan Tech with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1950, after which he fashioned a notable career. At Tech, he was a member of the Rifle Team, the Varsity Club, and the Air Force ROTC program. He served in the Air Force in Japan and Korea from 1950 to 1953, and then began his career, which saw him go from an . . .

Michigan Tech alumnus to provide more than 20 pre-college students with full scholarships to the University’s Summer Youth Programs. Most of David Brule’s philanthropic contributions over the years have no formal record or press. With more than 40 years in business and thousands of employees, Brule ’72 has seen and heard of hardships. Whether an employee in need of a new furnace, a sudden illness involving a young child . . .