McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
If you like to represent your company on the Engineering Advisory Board, contact Dr. Nikos Kiritsis (nikosk@mcneese.edu).
| Company | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Citgo Petroleum Corporation | Ryan Vining Cheney Benoit | Planning Unit Supervisor |
| Phillips 66 | Scot Tyler Charlie Watson | Operations Manager |
| Polaris Engineering | Gerry Obluda Robert Chandler Michael Nodier | Owner Senior Mechanical Engineer |
| Firestone Polymers | Karl Heimbach | Manufacturing Manager |
| Energy Transfer | Jeff Brightwell | Operations |
| Lechtenberg Consulting | Weejee Lechtenberg | President |
| Axiall Corporation | Todd Honeycutt Justin Thibodeaux | Quality and Training Director |
| ReCon Management Services | Alex Boti Glen Boaz Jeff Cherp | Engineering Manager Instrument/Electrical Dep. Manager Senior Engineer |
| Sasol North America | Gary Keers Thomas Tyree Patricia Heinen Brenna Hebert | |
| Meyer & Associates | Byron Racca | Project Engineer |
| Westlake Chemical Corp. | Joel Stromer Gino Lubrano Joe Andrepont | Senior Engineer Engineering Superintendent |
| W.R. Grace Catalysts | Marvin Williams | Systems Engineer |
| Lyondell/Basell | David Nixon Doug Mayo | Maintenance Manager |
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.