Distinguished Alumni is for alumni who have significant professional achievement and service in their chosen field. The awardee could be acknowledged for a successful career or could be a young alumnus who is having an exceptional impact beyond their years.
Distinguished Alumni
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Karen Giese
BS CE 1998, MS 2001
International impact and leadership in the transportation industry, development of innovative transportation methodologies
Inducted 2023 -
Scott Higgins
BS ConE 1983, MS 1985
Innovation in the construction industry, distinguished leadership on high-impact projects
Inducted 2023
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Ronald G. Burg
BS CE 1977
Distinguished leadership and innovation in the concrete industry through consulting and the American Concrete Institute
Inducted 2022 -
Michael J. Conzett
BS CE 1976, MS CE 1978
Impact on public health and safety and environmental issues, and leadership in national professional organizations
Inducted 2022 -
Beth Duyvejonck
BS ConE 1997
Influence and leadership in construction engineering and construction education, strong advocate for women
Inducted 2022 -
Pamela K. Harman
BS ConE 1979
National leadership in inspiring women in STEM, and as outreach frontrunner for NASA and innovative curriculum expertise
Inducted 2022 -
Jack F. McGuire
BS CE 1963
Expertise in structural engineering, development of aircraft design and analysis, and leadership in the engineering industry
Inducted 2022 -
Max Porter
BS CE 1965, MS CE, PhD CE
International impact in structural engineering, notable contributions to education, research, professional societies
Inducted 2022 -
Norman Riis
BS CE 1961
International leadership in civil engineering, and strong impact on regional construction as the leader of Story Construction
Inducted 2022 -
Rudy J. Tekippe
BS 1965, MS 1966
International expert in environmental engineering, implementation of wastewater management, and innovative design development
Inducted 2022 -
Shelley Mayne Wolff
BS CE 1980
National leader in civil engineering, expert in project management training and implementation, and advocate for women in engineering
Inducted 2022 -
Benjamin J. Biller
BS CE 1981, MS CE 1982
Executive leadership in management and project performance, impact on bridge and transportation engineering, and influencing the next generation of engineers
Inducted 2021 -
Jeffrey W. Coleman
BS CE 1976, MS CE 1977
National leadership and influence in the concrete industry, construction law, and the engineering profession
Inducted 2021 -
Michael N. Goodkind
MS CE 1967
Leadership in the architecture, engineering and construction industries through a premiere consulting firm, and cultivating an elevated standard of quality and innovation
Inducted 2021 -
Charles W. Wilson
BS CE 1941
Leadership, innovation and expansion of a regional company in the structural precast and architectural industries, and active engagement in local community
Inducted 2021