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Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering

Dean's Council

About the Council

The primary mission of the Dean's Council is to help the Dean with strategic planning, external relations, and enhancing the educational and research mission of the Whitacre College of Engineering. As alumni and friends of the college in key leadership positions, the members of the Council serve as real-time sounding boards and counselors for the Dean.

Membership & Expectations

Each member serves one three-year term, with the option to renew for a second three-year term if nominated. Initial terms of membership commence at the beginning of the regular fall meeting and end three years later, immediately prior to the beginning of the regular fall meeting.

  • Members are encouraged to make an annual contribution to support the council's activities and college priorities.
  • Dean's Council members are expected to serve as an officer of the Council or on one of the Dean's Council standing or ad hoc committees during their term.
  • To view the bylaws for Dean's Council Members, click here.

Making an Impact

Individuals who choose to invest their time and energy to serve on the Dean's Council have a tremendous impact in shaping the future of the Whitacre College of Engineering as we continually seek to enhance our quality, our reputation, and our service to the state of Texas and the nation. The strong bond built among our current and past council members and the dean, faculty, and staff of the college lasts a lifetime.

Dean's Council

2026–2027

Portrait of John Bick

John Bick

Engineering Technology

Class of 1989

Portrait of Randy Broiles

Randy Broiles

Chemical Engineering

Class of 1979

Portrait of Ravi Budruk

Ravi Budruk

Electrical Engineering

Class of 1987

Portrait of Jim Chambers

Jim Chambers

Civil Engineering

Class of 1978

Portrait of Glen Curry

Glen Curry

MIS, BA (Rawls COB)

Classes of 1987 and 1988

Portrait of Shannon Denton

Shannon Denton

Computer Science

Class of 1988

Portrait of Todd Denton

Todd Denton

Electrical Engineering

Class of 1986

Portrait of Gretchen Edelmon

Gretchen Edelmon

Electrical Engineering

Classes of 1988 and 1991

Portrait of David Fahle

David Fahle

Chemical Engineering

Classes of 1976 and 1978

Portrait of Scott Fanning

Scott Fanning

Mechanical Engineering

Class of 1982

Portrait of Ruslan Filyukov

Ruslan Filyukov

Mechanical Engineering

Class of 2009

Portrait of Shawn Firenza

Shawn Firenza

Mechanical Engineering

Classes of 1996 and 1997

Portrait of Gary Fuller

Gary Fuller

Chemical Engineering

Class of 1977

Portrait of Robert Hampton

Robert Hampton

Computer Science

Class of 1991

Portrait of Jim Hightower

Jim Hightower

BA - A&S; MS - ChemE

Classes of 1976 and 1979

Portrait of Mark Jacoby

Mark Jacoby

Industrial Engineering

Classes of 1973 and 1975

Portrait of Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Civil Engineering

Class of 1999

Portrait of Robert King

Robert King

Chemical Engineering

Class of 1993

Portrait of Jacob Kirkland

Jacob Kirkland

Construction Technology

Class of 2009

Portrait of John Leidel

John Leidel

Computer Science

Class of 2017

Portrait of Chad McAllaster

Chad McAllaster

Petroleum Engineering

Class of 1997

Portrait of Mark Olsen

Mark Olsen

Mechanical Engineering

Class of 2009

Portrait of Jimmy Potratz

Jimmy Potratz

Petroleum Engineering

Class of 2000

Portrait of Michael Robertson

Michael Robertson

Civil Engineering

Class of 1976

Portrait of Greg Sargent

Greg Sargent

Mechanical Engineering

Class of 1982

Portrait of Jim Smith

Jim Smith

Industrial Engineering

Class of 1987

Portrait of Andrew Spangler

Andrew Spangler

Chemical Engineering

Class of 2000

Portrait of John Tye

John Tye

Industrial Engineering

Class of 1967

Portrait of Colby Yeary

Colby Yeary

Mechanical Engineering

Class of 2001

Learn More About the Dean's Council

Contact the Whitacre College of Engineering Development Office for more details or information.