Born in Nashville, Tennessee and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, James R. Boyd graduated from St. Andrew’s School, Middleton, Delaware. He enrolled at the University of Kentucky where in 1969, he received the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending UK he was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and the freshman swim team. Mr. Boyd began his professional career as a sales engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company, first in New York City and later, St. Louis, Missouri. During this period, Mr.
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.”
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.
B.S. Electrical Engineering 1961 Engineers are known as innovators and problem-solvers. John Bailey is both of those, and much more. He was a highly successful and respected leader, manager and strategist who helped Honeywell reach new heights in the United States and abroad.Honeywell is known worldwide as a leader in diversified manufacturing and technology, and Mr. Bailey’s wide range of talents proved to be a great fit. He held a variety of leadership positions during a career that spanned more than 30 years.
B.S. Electrical Engineering 1966 It was all about encouragement. That simple statement defines the life and career of Joseph D. Hicks, Jr.
Lewis Berkley Davis, Sr. was born in Lewisport, Kentucky. He played basketball under Adolph Rupp, was active in the Scabbard and Blade military society and Alpha Sigma Phi social fraternity while at the University of Kentucky. Of Adolph Rupp, Mr. Davis has said, “You couldn’t play three years under Adolph Rupp and come out of it without being competitive as hell. He also taught that whatever you’re doing, learn the fundamentals and go about it right.”
Born in Earlington, Kentucky, Lee T. Todd Jr. received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in 1968 from the University of Kentucky. He pursued graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a Hertz Fellowship arranged by Dr. Edward Teller, developer of the hydrogen bomb. After earning his masters degree in 1970 and a doctoral degree in 1973 and receiving six patents, Dr. Todd returned to the University of Kentucky and joined the electrical engineering faculty as an assistant professor.
Holloway Fields, Jr. was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky on Montmullen Street directly across South Limestone from the University of Kentucky where in 1951 he would receive a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
