Engineering & Technology Alumni Society
Board of Directors Ballot
2012 

Meet the Candidates: Vote Now

1.  John Arne: BS Mechanical Engineering 1998

While at NIU I was a member of ASME, ASHRAE, and Triangle Fraternity. I heldseveral officer positions with Triangle and currently remain active with theiralumni organization. My education did not stop at NIU, I will be graduated inSeptember 2006 with a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School inMichigan. With this law degree I plan to use my engineering background to getinto the intellectual property world.
As for my work experience, I spent my first 5 years after NIU working as aproject engineer for Swenson Spreader. I worked on a variety of designprojects that all involved salt spreaders for highways in one way or another.From there I went on to do contract work for Butler International in Auroraand St. Louis, where I was involved in projects for companies like Caterpillarand EAS. In January 2005 I took a position with WMH Tool Group in Elgin, IL.At WMH I was a project engineer designing stationary power tools for the Jetand Powermatic brands while I was in law school on the weekends. Following mygraduation I have continued to be involved in both engineering and legalroles.
I have been involved with the NIU College of Engineering and EngineeringTechnology Board of Directors for 6 years and would like to continue to beinvolved. Being a board member of ETAS seems to be a great way to stayinvolved with the college and keep a pulse on what emerging technologies thecollege is developing and give back to the college with service to theuniversity. I hope you find me a valuable asset to retain on the board ofdirectors and appreciate your vote.

2.  Steve Doonan: B.S. in Technology 1993

It is my desire to continue serving on the Board of Directors of ETAS and CEET. I am a 1983 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BS degree in Technology. I have worked in the field of mechanical engineering for over 30 years. I began my own mechanical contracting company, DeKalb Mechanical, Inc. in 1991. I specialize in large commercial projects and design build work, which have included NIU projects such as the new residence hall, Gilbert Hall Renovation and Cole Hall Renovation. I am on the local and national Board of Director for the Sheet metal Contractors Association (SMACNA). I have also served on various committees and tasks forces within SMACNA as well as being a peer arbitrator. In addition I have researched, developed, and hold a pending patent on a mechanical devise that will be significant in our industry. 
I have a long and personal commitment to NIU. Both my wife and I graduated from NIU, as have our four daughters, all in different fields of study. My youngest is currently in her master’s program in Engineering at NIU, and my son in law is also studying at NIU. I have been both a fan and financial supporter of the equestrian team, SAE formula racing team, and am an avid NIU football fan. I also am a NIU athletic season ticket holder enjoying various athletic offerings both home and away. This past year my company was also a sponsor of an NIU senior design project working with two different design teams.
I currently reside in Sycamore with my office in DeKalb. I have always been involved in the local community serving on government boards, in my church, and local organizations such as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Young Eagles. My work and outside activities, as well as my families involvement with NIU, have allowed me the opportunity to interact with may NIU administrators, engineers, and design professionals in the industry. I feel that this insight will be an asset to the NIU Engineering Alumni Board as it endeavors to give valuable input as NIU moves towards the future.

3.  David Galica: B.S. in Electrical Engineering 2001, M.S. in 2003

I am a NIU graduate that would like to be more involved in ETAS. I am the owner of Snare Systems in DeKalb, IL, a company offering Electrical Design and IT Services. As I continue to build my company I am motivated to work with the community and organizations in the area. I see myself as an excellent resource and would like to be involved in ETAS. I currently run an IT company that does some electrical design contracting. I know I can give students direction and assist them in their goals. I also have an excellent perspective in current technology.I was graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and earned my Master’s Degree in that area in 2003.  I would like to offer my resources and knowledge to the students in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. 

4.  Kristina Mattson: B.S. in Electrical Engineering 2001, EXEC M.B.A. in 2008

I am a high-energy Program Manager at United Technologies Aerospace Systems (formerly Hamilton Sundstrand).  I have excellent communication skills and 19 years of technical project and program experience.  I successfully lead cross-functional teams through all phases of aerospace systems development programs and specialize in successfully managing all aspects of aerospace production programs.  My military, space and commercial aerospace professional experiences have given me the opportunity to travel and work not only in the United States but also in Canada, China, Germany and France. 
I graduated with a B.S.E.E. from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology in 2001.  In 2006, while working full-time at Hamilton Sundstrand, I returned to NIU and earned my Executive M.B.A. from the College of Business.  It was during the second year of my E.M.B.A. that I was first elected to the E.T.A.S. Board of Directors.  I have very much enjoyed being a part of E.T.A.S. for the past five years.  I value the opportunity to contribute to the well-being and success of the C.E.E.T. students, and I very much enjoy being part of the process of helping E.T.A.S. reach out to alumni.  I enjoy participating and serving in different events from Senior Design Project judging to passing out our very special Graduation Challenge Coins, and I have had the pleasure to serve as Secretary for our Board over the past two years.  I would like to continue to offer my unique perspective and talents to the Engineering College through service on the ETAS Board.

5.  Joe Sener: B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering 1993, M.S. in 2010

In April, 2012, Joe Sener joined Hospira as vice president Quality, Device Engineering, and is responsible for the development and execution of Quality strategy related to the design space of devices for both emerging and existing product portfolios. Joe will provide quality linkage to R&D in the development of new products to assure optimal quality opportunity is incorporated into product and manufacturing process design.

Joe brings technical expertise for new product design including disposable device, electronic device and software product segments. Joe was most recently director, Enterprise Improvement for AlixPartners in Detroit, Michigan. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology and Master of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Northern Illinois University. In 2007 he was recognized as the Outstanding Alumni from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology from NIU. Joseph is a licensed Professional Engineer and an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. 

Prior to joining AlixPartners, Joe was Vice President, Design Assurance and Business Excellence for a major medical device manufacturer. Prior to that he was a Partner in the manufacturing excellence practice of Arthur Andersen, LLP. Joe has also held multiple Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering positions and has spent his entire life as a design engineer.

Joe is an avid private pilot, holds a sixth degree black belt in Okinawan Shorei-Ryu, and has been involved in Scouting all his life.