Industrial Board of Advisors

The J.B. Speed School of Engineering is very fortunate to have an Industrial Board of Advisors (IBA) consisting of approximately 35 CEO’s, owners, presidents and vice presidents of companies, as well as a number of notable faculty administrators from other institutions.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Industrial Board of Advisors of the J. B. Speed School of Engineering is to serve as an advocacy group for the school and the engineering profession in general; to provide counsel to the dean, faculty and professional staff; to undertake specific projects at the direction of the dean; and to support the long-term strategic objectives of the University of Louisville.

 

NameTitle & CompanyTerm BeginsTerm Expires
Ms. Angela AkridgeMs. Angela AkridgeLouisville MSD
Chief Engineer		20192025
Female Web SilhouetteMs. Sara AwadallahCrunch Fitness,
VP, Innovations & Experience		2024202
Male Web SilhouetteMr. Josh BarberAtria Senior Living
VP, IT Infrastructure		20232026
Male Web SilhouetteMr. Kyle BurnsLG&E and KU Energy LLC
Director, T&D Line Engineering,		20252028
Mr. Wilson ChanMr. Wilson ChanVeritas Technologies, LLC
Enterprise Account Executive, Healthcare and Public Sector		20232026
Mr. Larry CombsMr. Larry CombsBrown-Forman
Sr. Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Director Supply Chain Integration and Strategy		2027
Mr. Kyle CulverHumana
Director, Emerging Technologies		20242027
Mr. Rodney EwingAccelera by Cummins
Director		20242027
Mr. Michael GolwayMr. Michael GolwayAdvanced Solutions
President & CEO		2024
Ms. Shannon GravesKosmos Cement
Continuous Improvement Mgr., Cement Operations		2024
Ms. Monica GreenwellMs. Monica GreenwellUS Army Corps, Louisville District
Deputy Chief, Design Branch		20192028
Mark HayleyMr. Mark HayleyBlueOval SK20232026
Josh HillmanMr. Joshua HillmanDC Develop.
President & CEO		20232026
Mr. Alan KleierMr. Alan KleierRetired2024
Ms. Angela LeetChamberlin Enterprises, LLC,
Owner		20242027
Mr. Rudolph LewisMr. Rudolph Lewis2027
Male Web SilhouetteMr. Kevin MazzellaGE Appliances, a Haier Company
VP Technology		20252027
Ms. Lynn MooreMs. Lynn Houston MooreHJI Supply Chain Solutions
CEO		20242026
Peg O'NeilPeg O’NeilUPS Airlines
President, Air Network Planning & Industrial Engineering		20212024
Mr. Robert Rankin20252028
Tim Reilly headshot portraitMr. Tim ReillyT2 Labs, LLC
Founder and CEO		20232026
Mr. Michael VickersQk4, Inc. – Engineering | Planning
Chief Financial Officer/Vice President		20242027
Mr. Robin WilemanScionHealth
SVP Chief Information Officer		20192025

Emeritus Members

Mr. Everett CowanAE Guidance, LLC
CEO
Mr. Ken FederleMr. Ken FederleCummins
Executive Director, Product Engineering		20192025
Dr. Tony HancockDr. Tony HancockIDS
Vice President
Mr. Chris HermannMr. Chris HermannRetired
Mr. John HuberMr. John HuberRetired
Dr. Clinton Kelly, IIIDr. Clinton Kelly, IIIRetired2024
Mr. Veloris Sonny MarshallMr. Veloris “Sonny” MarshallRetired
Mr. Veloris Sonny MarshallMr. Veloris “Sonny” MarshallRetired
Mr.  Chris NallAtria Senior Living
VP, Chief Technology Officer		20192025
headshot of nolan KevinMr. Kevin NOlanGE Appliances, a Haier Company
Mr. Lester Sturgeon, Jr.Retired

Updated 12/2/2025