The College of Engineering Advisory Board is a
consultative body that meets twice a year to advise the Dean and the
College’s administration. Committed to securing the continued betterment
of the College’s educational program, the members of the Board
- Review the strategic plan of the College and its integration
into the overall plan of Villanova University
- Identify current trends in the engineering profession and their
potential impact on the College’s educational program
- Assist in the development of networks and partnerships regarding
internships, scholarships, fellowships, faculty research, distance
education, and graduate placement
- Help establish, refine, and implement strategies for student,
faculty, and College recognition
- Act as advocates for the mission, needs, and strategic
initiatives of the College
Board members are appointed and serve a one-to-three-year term. The
current members are listed below:
Zareh Baghdasarian, EE '83
President and CEO
Tahoe Associates |
Sean McDermott, EE '88
CEO
Windward IT Solutions |
George G. Bitto, EE '81
Vice President and Treasurer
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Anthony J. Melone, EE '82
Executive Vice President and CTO,
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Coleen Burke, ME '90
Director, Advanced Systems Business Development, Strategy and Operations
The Boeing Company |
William J. Midon, ME '75
Chairman and CEO
InterVest International Ltd. |
Elizabeth Catania, CE '81
Vice President
Catania Engineering Associates, Inc. |
Stephen A. Mucchetti, EE '64
Chief Executive Officer
USinternetworking, Inc. |
Joseph P. Denny, EE '68
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Liberty Property Trust |
William F. O’Donnell, CE '65
Retired
O'Donnell & Naccarato, Inc. |
Thomas J. Durling, Esq, ME '80
Flaster/Greenberg PC |
Anthony Orlando, CE '81
President and CEO
Covanta Holdings |
George N. Facas, Ph.D., ME '81
Professor and Dean Emeritus
School of Engineering
The College of New Jersey |
Adelene Q. Perkins, ChE '81
President and Chief Business Officer
Infinity Pharmaceuticals |
Robert M. Farrell, Ph.D., EE '69
President and CEO
Seneca Technology Group |
Eugene A. Petracca, CE '75
President
Petracca & Sons, Inc. |
Michael C. Ferrara, EE '64
Retired
Chief Executive Officer
Microfluidics |
James P. Regan, EE '62
Chairman, President and CEO
Dynamics Research Corporation |
Gary A. Gabriele, Ph.D.
Drosdick Endowed Dean of Engineering
Villanova University |
Karl F. Schmidt, CE '78, MCE '82(Advisory Board Chair)
Vice President, Strategy & Supply Chain
Johnson and Johnson |
William Leighton, Ph.D., EE '73
Chief Executive Officer
Soapstone Networks |
Casimir Skrzypczak, ME '62
Retired |
William K. Lorenz, ChE '68
Retired Partner
Environmental Resources Management |
Robert P. Slegelmilch, EE 84
Vice President, Space Systems Company
Lockheed Martin Corporation |
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