LeTourneau University has over 75 years of remarkable history and our alumni significantly impact millions of people around the globe while simultaneously advancing God's Kingdom.
The LETU Academy of Engineering & Engineering Technology is a group of elite engineering and engineering technology alumni with vast accomplishments and a desire to invest in expanding our alumni influence throughout the world as well as investing in the lives of current and future SEET students.
Over 30 engineering alumni were inducted into the inaugural class of the Academy of Engineering and Engineering Technology in April 2018. Each alumni inductee has been out of college for at least 20 years and has become a leader in their respective discipline and industry. LETU has more than 2800 alumni with 20 years of experience in their professions.
- PURPOSE
- 2025 Inductees
- Previous Inductees
- QUALIFICATIONS
- To recognize outstanding graduates
- To advance the University's reputation
- To provide opportunities for students to interact with experienced alumni
- To provide a networking opportunity for experienced LeTourneau University alumni
- To provide advisory guidance and counsel to the dean, department chairs, faculty or students
- To strengthen students' understanding of and dedication to engineering and engineering technology through exposure to personal and professional example
- To advance the objectives of the university development program by identifying, securing, and providing financial or other support for the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
We'll recognize the 2025 academy class at an induction banquet held during Homecoming in October. Watch this space for information on this year's inductees.
2024
Mr. Mike Iverson (WT 1996), Mr. Paul Kelsey (MT 1966), Mr. Lynn Showalter (MT, WT 1984), Mr. Andrew Valiente (EE, ME 2003)
2023
Mr. Ron Bartnick (ME 1985), Mr. Dave Berge (WT 1985), Mr. Bob Campbell, Jr. (MT 1975), Mr. Jay Copen (EE 1987), Mr. Philip Dean (EE, CSE 2001), Mr. Mark Gunderson (EE 1988), Mr. Jeffrey Hamilton (ME 2001), Mr. Cork Loken (ET 1964), Mr. Todd Niemann (WE 1987), Mr. Jim Rosser (IE 1964), Mr. Fred Steudler, Jr. (IE 1964), Mr. David Vroom (ME, AE 1969), Mr. Glenn Yeik (EE 1989)
2022
Mr. Joel Armstrong (IM, WT 1996), Mr. Stephen Biggs (ET 1978), Mrs. Ruth (Bradfield) Heckler (BSME 1991), Mr. Brad Shaw, Sr. (WT 1978), Mr. Keith Trosen (WT 1982)
2021
Mr. Jon Arrowsmith (WE 1978), Mr. Joseph Beckham (WE 1992), Dr. Ken Chin (ME 1971), Mr. George Dunham (ET 1989), Mr. David Eby (ME 1971), Mr. Brad Erickstad (ME 1981), Mr. Jeter Farlow (MT 1963), Dr. Bryan Johnson (EE 1996), Mr. Scott Patterson (MT 1989, ATBS 1991), Mr. Nathan Rommel (ME 1999), Mr. Sam Skielnik, III (ME 1987), Mr. Bob Sturm (ME 1983), Mr. Dale Tempco (WT 1980), Mr. James Walker (ME, ATBS 1981), Mrs. Janine (Bernero) Weber (EE 1971)
2020
Mr. Steve Dudden (ME 1990), Mr. Curt Fitchett (ETAT, ETMT 1997), Mr. Bill Garfield (WE 1981), Dr. Mike Johnson (EE, CSE 1990), Mr. Tim Morscheck (ME, AE 1971), Mr. Peter Pletcher (ME 1995), Mr. Norman Reese (ME 1991), Mr. Doug Roszhart (ME 1984), Mr. Scott Shaver (WE 1980), Mr. Mike Shepherd (ET 1997), Dr. Dennis Tweten (ME 1999), Mr. Scott Warren (EE 1998), Dr. Andrew Yoder (ME 1993)
2019
Mr. Keith Anderson (ET,ATBS 1983), Mr. Jim Berge (WE 1985), Dr. Anver Classens (WT 1978), Mr. Dan DiFrancesco (ME 1982), Mr. DeWayne Egle (WT 1974), Mr. Daniel Harding (EE 1992), Mr. Jeff Johnson (MT 1994), Mr. Darwin Kauffman (ET 1983), Mr. Bobby Milhauser (EE 1996), Mr. Jim Minton, Jr. (MT, WE 1971), Mr. Jim Nolt, Jr. (WE 1974), Mr. Murrey Rabenhorst (EE, MBA 1991), Mr. Robert "Alabama" Shepherd (WE 1968), Mr. Bill Slothower (MES 1957), Mr. Bob Walker (ME 1969), Mr. Owen Watkins (MT, ME 1997), Mr. Kent "Tennessee" Wilson (WE 1966), Mr. Royce Yoder (ET 1964)
2018
Mr. Donald Bell (MT, WT 1984), Dr. Douglas Briton (EE 1992), Mr. Phil Burks (ET 1974), Dr. Richard Campbell (ME, WE 1978), Mr. Titus Crabb (EE 1993), Mr. Stanley Gingrich (WT 1984), Dr. Bill Graff (EE Professor Emeritus), Mr. Dale Hill (WE 1969), Dr. Joel Huegel (MT, DT 1993), Mr. Femi Ibitayo (ET 1986), Dr. Michael Kessler (ME 1996), Mr. David Landon (WE 1981), Mr. Tom Landon (WE 1975), Dr. Paul Leiffer (EE Professor Emeritus), Mr. Bud McGuire (IE 1966), Mr. Wayne Meece (ME, WE 1958), Mr. Duane Miller (ME, WE 1978), Mr. Joe Nowiczewski (ME 1970), Mr. Dean Phillips (WE 1971), Dr. Jeffrey Piepmeier (EE 1993), Dr. Jenelle (Armstrong) Piepmeier (ME 1993), Mr. David Russell (EE 1982), Mr. Nate Saint (MT, ATBS 1978), Dr. Stan Settles, Jr. (IE, PT 1962), Mr. Kerry Speicher (MT 1993), Mr. Wayne Steege (EE, ME 1983), Dr. Kenneth Stephens (ME 1955), Mr. Philip Temple (ME, WE 1971), Mr. Birne Wiley (IE 2018), Dr. Stanley Young (EE 1959)
Each Active Member shall hold a degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from LeTourneau University granted at least 20 years prior to election and meet the requirements of one of the following categories. Exceptional applicants with less than 20 years of experience will be considered.
- An outstanding engineer practitioner and/or possesses recognized technical expertise.
- An outstanding and recognized leader who has achieved distinction in a chosen field other than in engineering.
- An outstanding and recognized academician, scientist, or researcher in engineering or other chosen field.
- A person that has pursued a life of Christian service.
