The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering is proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 Orval Leroy Lewis Staff Award.

 Ronda Ingle is Business Manager for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University.

 Selected from a highly competitive pool of nominees, for her exceptional dedication, positive spirit, and unwavering commitment to the faculty, students, and staff she serves every day.

 This award honors employees who go above and beyond their job responsibilities, contributing personal energy and care to strengthen our academic community. Ronda exemplifies these values through her tireless service, deep institutional knowledge, and quiet, steady leadership.

 “Their work directly enables instructional excellence, research advancement, and student success, making them highly deserving of this recognition.”  – Colleague Testimonial

 Colleagues describe her as the heart and backbone of the department, someone whose empathy, professionalism, and selfless support have positively impacted multiple generations of faculty, students, and staff.

Please join us in celebrating Ronda for this well-earned honor and thanking her for her outstanding contributions to our college and university.