Advisory Council
Partnerships built on history and tradition to benefit students
The BBE Advisory Council consists of organizations, government agencies, businesses and individuals. These members are actively engaged in the broad areas of bioproducts and biosystems. They support the educational and research mission of the department through the following subcommittees:
- Academic Advisory - Support the faculty with undergraduate curricula and accreditation of the departmental programs.
- External Relations - Leverage industry partners to provide students with financial support, networking and employment opportunities, which will in turn grow the Council.
- Student Recruitment and Retention - Assist with bringing new students to our programs and then providing services and activities to retain them throughout their college career.
Board members for 2020-21
Board leadership
Chair
Patrick Gruber, Gevo Inc.
Vice Chair
Ben Wallace, Marvin Windows and Doors
Department representatives
- Shri Ramaswamy, Secretary
- Gary Sands, Treasurer
- Erik Joerres, Program Support Specialist
Board of directors
- Jeff Chambers, 3M
- David Kolsrud, DAK Renewable Energy
- Ben Wallace, Marvin Windows and Doors
- Leigh Henning, TKDA
- Joseph Moidl, General Mills Inc.
- Jack Stanley, AstenJohnson and LST/PIMA
- Patrick Gruber, Gevo Inc.
- Carroll Korb, Forest Products Distributors Inc.
- Thomas Murphy, Liberty Paper Inc.
