Alumni

Dr. Martin J. Caserio (BS MTU MY 1936, Hon PhD MTU 1961). Dr. Caserio began his career as a metallurgical chemist for Carnegie Illinois Steel in 1936 and joined GM as a metals researcher for AC Spark Plug in 1937. He served in increasing roles of responsibility at GM in the Delco Electronics Division, AC Spark Plugs, the GMC Truck and Coach Division, and the Pontiac Motor Division. By 1981 he was the General Motors Group . . .

Karen A. Swager is Vice President, Mining Operations for the phosphates business unit of The Mosaic Company, the world's leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the primary crop nutrients required to grow the food the world needs. In this capacity, she provides overall direction, guidance and day-to-day support for all mining operations in the phosphates business unit. Previously, Karen . . .

Dr. John Towers (BS MTU MY 1943, MS METE U Notre Dame, Hon PhD MTU 1978). John Towers completed his career as the president and chief operating officer of AMAX, Inc. Prior to joining AMAX as an assistant metallurgist in 1946, he served with the US Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. He was promoted to foreman of the smelting department and then to general superintendent of smelting and refining. In 1959 he was promoted . . .