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Christine Roberts
'91Christine Roberts graduated from Michigan Tech in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. She holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, and earned her MBA in International Business from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University. Christine has also acquired certificates in Advanced Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma methodologies. . . .
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Chris Yakes
'95Chris Yakes is the Vice President of Global Engineering at Oshkosh Corporation. He is responsible for matrix teams that support the Oshkosh Corporation with subject matter expertise in areas including: Advanced Controls, Data Analytics, Telematics, CAE groups, Autonomy and Active Safety, Advanced Suspensions, Powertrains, Geared Products, Material and Processes, Advanced Products Development, and other advanced technology . . .
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Juan Dalla Rizza
'71Juan Dalla Rizza is President, Owner, and Principal Engineer of Dalla Rizza amp; Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. Juan started Dalla Rizza amp; Associates in 1982. The company is involved in large and small engineering projects including commercial, grounds-up construction, and tenant build-outs for many of the large office buildings in the area. They also offer fire protection, plumbing, mechanical and electrical . . .
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Joan Heil '83
Joan graduated from Michigan Tech in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. She subsequently earned her master's degree in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 1984. Post Michigan Tech she was hired as an engineer with the Advance Development Department of Hughes Aircraft in Los Angeles and was given a Top Secret clearance. She designed and developed a working prototype . . .
