The continued success of Valparaiso University and its colleges depends on the personal commitment and active involvement of a select group of individuals who embrace the privilege to serve and the responsibility to lead. National Council members are expected to be zealous advocates on behalf of Valpo, enthusiastic communicators of the mission and vision, and to play an integral role in the development and leadership of the College.
The National Council provides the Dean with expertise, advice, and useful critique about the college’s programs, mission, and direction. Its current membership includes:
Eric W. Johnson ’87
Dean, College of Engineering
Valparaiso University
Jumah Al-Mazrooie ‘02
Project Delivery, Dubai
Airport Engineering Projects
Lesley K. Chapman ’77
President
OCS Environmental Inc.
Thomas Eisenbart ’78
Managing Partner
Sargent & Lundy
Mark Fisher ’87
President
Dwyer Instruments
Andrew W. Herrmann ’73
Partner Emeritus
Hardesty & Hanover Consulting Engineers
F. Peter Jenny ’85
Vice President
Technology Services, DataCenter Services • Cardinal Health
Ralph W. Johnson ’59
Construction Consultant
Mason-Johnson, LLC
Senior Vice President (Retired)
Turner Construction Company
Kenneth H. Kastman ’66
Senior Principal/Vice President
URS Corporation
Mikko Lipasti ’91
Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-founder
Thalchemy Corp.
Andrew J. Meyer ’95
Senior Manager
Americas Group Delivery Transformation, IBM Corp.
Mark Nelson ’87
Senior Vice President
Worldwide Sales and Technical Services, Altera Corporation
Diane L. Norris ’85
Manager
Proctor & Gamble Company
Scott D. Roller ’94
Vice President
Texas Instruments
John Scheffey ’89
President
Core States Engineering
Verne R. Schneider ’63
Chief
U.S. Geological Survey – International Water Resource Branch
Paula Scholl ’81
Senior Vice President and Director of Engineering
Sargent & Lundy
Craig Selover ’71
Director (Retired)
Former Director of Advanced Technology, Masco Corp Research & Development.
Laura Walker ’88
Vice President of Manufacturing
Task Force Tips, Inc.
Co-Owner
King Headz, Inc. and King Hobbies and Raceway
Larry W. Zimmerman ’70
Vice President (Retired)
Black & Veatch
