National Council

Guiding Leadership Through Experience

Valparaiso University’s National Council is composed of select individuals who actively support the mission of the College of Engineering. These members offer insight, critique, and guidance to the Dean and leadership team. Their expertise helps shape the college’s direction, development, and continued success.

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College of Engineering

Engineering Beginnings

As early as 1873, civil engineering was taught at Valparaiso University. Sisters Ethel and Merle McCall were the first women engineering graduates, each receiving civil engineering degrees in 1915. Full four-year programs were established in 1920, with offerings in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. During World War II, with the shortage of male students, the program was temporarily reduced to two years at Valparaiso University followed by two years at Purdue University.

College of Engineering

National Council Members

Council Member Names

Doug Tougaw
Dean, College of Engineering
Valparaiso University

Eric W. Johnson ’87
Provost
Valparaiso University

Jumah Al-Mazrooie ‘02
Project Delivery, Dubai
Airport Engineering Projects

Lesley K. Chapman ‘77
President and Principal
OCS Environmental, Inc.

Jon Dorn ‘85
Vice President of Business Development
BAE Systems, Inc.

Mark Fisher ’87
President
Dwyer Instruments

F. Peter Jenny ’85
Vice President
Technology Services, DataCenter Services • Cardinal Health

Mikko Lipasti ’91
Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-founder
Thalchemy Corp.

Loren Lorig ’73
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Andrew J. Meyer ’95
Delivery Project Executive
IBM Group

Mark Nelson ’87
Senior Vice President
Worldwide Sales and Technical Services, Altera Corporation

Diane L. Norris ’85
Manager
Proctor & Gamble Company

Rebecca Otte ’95
Environmental Programs Director
Regional Planning Commission for the New Orleans Metropolitan Region

Scott D. Roller ’94
Vice President
Texas Instruments

John Scheffey ’89
Chief Executive Officer and President
Core States Group

Verne R. Schneider ’63
Chief
U.S. Geological Survey – International Water Resource Branch

Paula Scholl ’81
Senior Vice President and Director of Operations
Sargent & Lundy

Douglas Spaulding ’66
President
Nelson Energy LLC

Laura Walker ’88
Vice President of Manufacturing
Task Force Tips, Inc.
Co-Owner
King Headz, Inc. and King Hobbies and Raceway

Larry Zimmerman ’70
Retired Civil Engineer

Contact and Help

Engineering students, faculty, and staff may contact the Engineering IT Specialist for help with any technology issues. In the case that staff are not immediately available, please contact the IT Help Desk

College of Engineering

219.464.5678