Alumni Resources

Dr. Keith Kaufman graduated from Michigan Tech in 1984 with a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering. Upon graduation, he continued his studies at Purdue University, obtaining a master’s in civil engineering in 1986 and a PhD in structural engineering in 1989. Keith’s ground-breaking research in high-strength concrete for concrete bridge girders launched a successful career as a bridge engineer and prestressed . . .

Dr. John D. Opie had a long and successful career with General Electric Company, retiring in 2000 after 39 years as the Vice Chairman and Executive Director. John had a rich career at GE; prior to his Vice Chairman position, John rose from Sales Representative to Sales Manager, to General Manager positions in Mining Products, Battery, and Lexan Products Divisions; to Vice Presidencies in Specialty Plastics and Construction . . .

Lou Anne and Fred Koerschner both graduated from Michigan Tech in 1981—Lou Anne with a BS in Chemical Engineering and Fred with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Both went on to distinguished careers. And both feel a connection to the University. "I think the education I got at MTU did a great job of preparing me for the real world," said Lou Anne. "I only worked formally as an engineer for about seven years, after . . .