National Council
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:
Doug Tougaw
Interim Dean, College of Engineering
Valparaiso University
Eric W. Johnson ’87
Provost
Valparaiso University
Jumah Al-Mazrooie ‘02
Project Delivery, Dubai
Airport Engineering Projects
Lesley K. Chapman ‘77
President and Principal
OCS Environmental, Inc.
Jon Dorn ‘85
Vice President of Business Development
BAE Systems, Inc.
Thomas Eisenbart ’78
Managing Partner
Sargent & Lundy
Mark Fisher ’87
President
Dwyer Instruments
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
Mikko Lipasti ’91
Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-founder
Thalchemy Corp.
Loren Lorig ’73
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.
Andrew J. Meyer ’95
Delivery Project Executive
IBM Group
Mark Nelson ’87
Senior Vice President
Worldwide Sales and Technical Services, Altera Corporation
Diane L. Norris ’85
Manager
Proctor & Gamble Company
Rebecca Otte ’95
Environmental Programs Director
Regional Planning Commission for the New Orleans Metropolitan Region
Scott D. Roller ’94
Vice President
Texas Instruments
John Scheffey ’89
Chief Executive Officer and President
Core States Group
Verne R. Schneider ’63
Chief
U.S. Geological Survey – International Water Resource Branch
Paula Scholl ’81
Senior Vice President and Director of Operations
Sargent & Lundy
Douglas Spaulding ’66
President
Nelson Energy LLC
Laura Walker ’88
Vice President of Manufacturing
Task Force Tips, Inc.
Co-Owner
King Headz, Inc. and King Hobbies and Raceway
Larry Zimmerman ’70
Retired Civil Engineer