Alumni

Mr. Jipping earned the degree Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Calvin College in 1988, and the degree Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, concentrating in power systems, from Michigan Technological University in 1991. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan. Early in his career, Jipping joined Detroit Edison, where he held positions of increasing responsibility in . . .

An automotive industry veteran with over 29 years of experience Mike has spent the majority of his career at Ford Motor Company in various Body Engineering disciplines. On July 1, 2014, Mike was named Global Director for Ford's Vehicle and Enterprise Sciences, Ford's Research and Innovation Center. Previously, Mike served as Engineering Director responsible for leading Global Ford Body Interior Engineering.  In this . . .

A native of Jenison, Michigan, James Parm earned a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1981 and his MBA from Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business. Today, Jim is president and CEO of Stratos Global, a post he has held since 2003. During this time, Parm led the transformation of Stratos from a regionally focused North American company to the global leader in satellite services that it is today. That . . .

Lieutenant General David Vesely began his Air Force career in 1965 upon graduation from Michigan Tech's ROTC program. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in Vietnam. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1995, when he took command of 14th Air Force, the historic Flying Tigers. Early in 1997, President Clinton nominated him to be Assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff of the . . .