Harry Washburn was one of those rare people who saw the big picture and the crucial details. With that combination, he was both an inspirational executive and an outstanding engineer. As president of The North American Coal Corporation, Mr. Washburn saw and acted on new opportunities, leading the company’s successful transformation from an Eastern underground mining company to a Western surface mining company. His influence remained strong throughout his career.
B.S. Civil Engineering 1963 When a United States Congressman refers to a project in which you had a key role as “the most significant thing that has happened there since Daniel Boone began to bring settlers through the Gap,” you know that as an engineer, you have made an impact.
Michael Marberry is known for new ideas, strategic initiatives and a vision of the future – and he has demonstrated those abilities on an international scale. A native of Paducah, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1981, graduating with high distinction. Throughout his career, he has taken on positions of increasing responsibility. His strategies will shape the future of J.M. Huber Corporation, where he now serves as President and CEO.
B.S. Electrical Engineering 1968 Having a vision of success is usually essential to achieving that success. Deane Blazie not only had a vision – he has brought vision in the form of opportunity to many during his distinguished career. He founded and led two companies that became world leaders in producing low-cost computing devices for the blind.
B.S. Electrical Engineering 1953 Ralph Young once described his volunteer role with Habitat for Humanity as “just plain laborer.” Even if that were true, it would be the only time Ralph Young has been “just plain” anything. His engineering career is a success story on an international scale. His name is known and respected in Thailand, Oman, Saudi Arabia and many other nations, as well as in his hometown of Stanford, Kentucky, for his engineering skills, his integrity, and his service to others.
Dr. Robert Hayes was a distinguished educator – and much more. A respected engineer, researcher, teacher, community servant and veteran, Dr. Hayes was, as his nominator, Gus Collis, described him, “an outstanding example to all who knew him.”
B.S. Chemical Engineering 1973 Carlos Cabrera has demonstrated excellence in engineering, management and leadership. His innovations will have a lasting effect on one of the world’s leading companies in its field. UOP, the company he has served throughout his career, has benefited from his ability as an engineer, his effectiveness in international settings, his business development skills and now his leadership and vision for the future as president and CEO.
B.S. Civil Engineering 1964 “Clearing the air” is much more than an expression to Pat Atkins. Clearing the air – and the water, and the environment in general – has been an important part of his distinguished career in engineering, both in education and industry.
Joseph B. (Joe) Lyons, Jr. was an innovator whose ideas and expertise have had lasting impact on radar technology used by the United States Navy. In a 32-year civilian career in the Department of the Navy, Mr. Lyons established an outstanding reputation as an expert in radar systems, and as a leader, manager and trainer. His influence will be felt for many years to come.
Energy has always been important to Bill Jewell. He has certainly put his own considerable supply to good use. He pursued an education in engineering and business, and then became a leading authority on energy use and efficiency. Choosing engineering meant following his father’s career path, although he was never pushed in that direction. Mr. Jewell described his father as “a superb civil engineer and a good man, so trying to follow him seemed a good course.”
