Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Recognizing alumni from the last decade who have achieved significant success after graduation in the areas of career achievement, community service and dedication to their alma mater. Cate M. (Walker) Dragani Biomedical Engineering, 2007 Dragani has had increasing responsibility as a scientist at Johnson & Johnson, now serving as a senior manager in the rapid response organization. She has earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification and several awards. She also is involved with many community activities in New Jersey. Elliot I. Goodman Mechanical Engineering, 2007 Goodman has steadily increased responsibilities in manufacturing over his young career. He is a senior mechanical/systems engineer with Accelerated Machine Design and Engineering. He was the Young Alumni Representative to the Board of Trustees from 2014 to 2015. Steven (Steve) T. Jugle BS Chemical Engineering, 2006 MS Chemical Engineering, 2007 Jugle is drawing upon his engineering and legal training as a patent attorney with Baker Botts LLP in Dallas, Texas. He also works pro bono legal matters, and volunteers with the South Dallas Legal Clinic. He was chair of the Class of 2007’s 10-year reunion. Stephen A. Lewis BS Applied Biology, 2007 MS Engineering Management, 2009 Lewis is a senior systems engineer at ICTT System Sciences in Terre Haute, Ind., and has been an advocate for systems education. He has provided volunteer tax assistance and counseling for the elderly. Eric W. Volz Mechanical Engineering, 2007 After starting as a mechanical development engineer for Cummins Inc., Volz earned a law degree and is now a patent attorney with Frost Brown Todd, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was named an Ohio Rising Star in intellectual property for 2018 and Frost Brown Todd Mentor of the Year in 2017.
Collegian Rose Award
Recognizing Rose-Hulman alumni employees whose work elevates the institute’s mission and strengthens alumni connections, and who have been advocates for lifelong relationships with the institute. Kevin Lanke Economics, 1997
Lanke is completing his 20th year as the primary sports information contact for Rose-Hulman, where he is assistant athletic director for sports information and communications. He has received the President’s Outstanding Service Award and Athletic Department’s Jess Lucas Award.
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Honorary Alumni Award
Recognizing faculty and staff members for demonstrating strong and selfless commitment to the institute, professional achievement and dedication to the betterment of their respective departments. Jameel Ahmed Head, Biology & Biomedical Engineering
Mary Greer Switchboard Operator
Rachel Romas Student Alumni Association Award Recognizes outstanding leadership in the Student Alumni Association. The award is named for Romas, who was the group’s advisor from 2015-2017. Mitchell Lozier Senior Mechanical Engineering
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