Troy William Gehrett
gehr0035@tc.umn.edu

Education
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,MN
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Concentration: Power and Propulsion
Anticipated Graduation Date: 12/99

Work Experience
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program Minneapolis, MN, 6/99 - 9/99

  • Worked with Thermo King to solve waste treatment problems
  • Proposed alternative treatment methods that could save them $80,000 in water, chemicals, and labor
  • Organized implementation of water saving devices
  • Presented proposal to the plant manager and MnTAP directors

GE Aircraft Engines (Advanced Mechanics and Design), Cincinnati, OH, 6/98 - 9/98

  • Help build and run FEM models of Joint Strike Fighter engine
  • Dismantled F110-100a engine for service manual project
  • Used results from FEM modeling to calculate blade tip clearances in compressor to help define stall margins
  • Compared JSF compressor time constants to other engines to evaluate the JSF compressor thermal matching

Computer Experience
AnSys 5.3 and 5.4, Patran 6.2, Easy CAD, Versa CAD, UniGraphics 13.0, ProE, MS Office 98, MatLab, EES

Relevant Course Work
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, NumericalAnalysis Methods, Materials and Processing, Statics, Deformable Body Mechanics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Statistics, Mechanism Design, Design Morphology

Honors and Activities
Institute of Technology Student Board (President), National Association of Engineering Student Councils (State Rep), Solar Vehicle Project (Fall ‘97-Winter ‘98), Dean’s list Winter

Kevin J. McGuire
kevjmcguire@hotmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Expected December 2004
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
Minors: Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Mathematics
GPA: 3.0

Work Experience
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 05/04-09/04

  • Worked at Endocardial Solutions, Inc. in St. Paul, MN on a waste reduction project
  • Objective was to reduce the cost of the non-value added materials used when manufacturing medical catheters
  • Redesigned the solvent bath used for cleaning catheters to reduce evaporation losses
  • Implemented changes that will save the company $37,000/year and reduce 1.8 tons of waste per year
  • Reduced the non-value added cost of manufacture by 20%
  • Presented project to company management and MnTAP staff at a public forum
  • Justified recommendations and changes in detailed report

Process Engineering Co-op, Atofina Chemicals, Blooming Prairie, MN, 05/03-05/04

  • Worked on numerous engineering projects
  • Participated in process hazard analysis (PHA)
  • Assisted in performing material and energy balances on new processes
  • Updated job exposure profiles and analyzed air monitoring data for industrial hygiene purposes
  • Completed OSHA and Emergency Response Team training

Civil Engineering Intern, Scott County Public Works, Jordan, MN, 05/02-08/02

  • Performed traffic data collections on county roads
  • Analyzed and compiled data using Microsoft Excel

Computer Experience
Microsoft Office, MathCAD, AutoCAD

Honors and Activities
Rank of Eagle Scout and Eagle Scout Scholarship, UMD Best of the Class and Iron Range Merit Scholarships, Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam in April 2003, Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Intramural Captain for 4 years, Adopt-A-Highway, Blooming Prairie Science Fair Judge

Zachary P Perry
perry.24@nd.edu

Education
May 2000, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
College of Engineering, Major: Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.23/4.00

Work Experience
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program Intern, Minneapolis, MN, 1999

  • Worked independently with Le Sueur Cheese Company to reduce natural resource consumption and develop pollution prevention strategies. Implemented changes throughout entire plant saving 8.5 million gallons of water annually. An additional $6,000 per year will be saved from product loss and water treatment cost.

Oetting’s Detasseling, Clear Lake, IA, 1991-1998

  • Field Manager, 1996-1998 - Responsible for six direct reports and 200 laborers. Performed all logistical and scheduling requirements for six field crews including employment paperwork and orientation sessions for new and returning workers. Negotiated contracts in excess of $250,000 annually. Received largest bonus in company’s 22 year history.
  • General Laborer, 1991-1995- Performed routine field duties as called for.

Fisher-Rosemount Inc. Assembler, Chanhassen, MN, 1997

  • Assembled pressure transmitters.

Activities
1996-Present University of Notre Dame Marching Band, Trumpet section co-social chair 1999, 1996-Present University of Notre Dame Varsity Band, 1998-Present American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vice President 1999/2000, Planned 1999 senior banquet along with the annual JPK Golf Scramble and cook out. Will be traveling to Dallas this November to represent the University of Notre Dame at the AIChE annual meeting

Nicholas R Zewers
zewe0001@tc.umn.edu

Education
University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, May 2001 GPA: 3.07

Experience
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, Project Engineer, 06/99-09/99

  • Primary project engineers working with Jennie-O Foods on reducing wastewater loading and water usage throughout the plant.
  • Worked with employees from plant manager to line workers.Conducted review of two other turkey processors to identify transferable information.
  • Proposed changes to procedures could save company $90,000 and reduce water use by 30 million gallons annually.
  • Implemented changes have already saved company $44,000 or 14.5 million gallons annually.
  • Presented project results to plant managers and to government environmental staff.
  • Justified solutions and documented findings in comprehensive report. An abstract of the report is available upon request.

Rax Restaurant, Supervisor, 03/95 - 12/97

  • Customer service and satisfaction, running restaurant employee supervision, making bank deposits and withdrawals, taking Inventory, ordering supplies, etc.

Activities
Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers; Institute of Technology Mentorship Program Mentor; Vocational and Sports Committee Events Planner; Teen Leadership Program of Minnesota St. Olaf College Northfield, MN; Intramural Sports Captain: Basketball, Flag football, 3on3 Basketball; Volunteer: Loaves and Fishes, St. Stephen's Church

Availability
May 13, 2000 - August 27, 2000