Ballistic Missile Systems Analyst, National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Autumn graduated in 2003 with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering. She works at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, and is pursuing her M.S. in materials engineering at the University of Dayton. During her time at NASIC, Autumn has delivered crucial information, representing authoritative DoD positions on topics of paramount importance to the highest levels of the United States government, on North Korean and Chinese ballistic missile developments. Autumn played a leading role on the NASIC Ballistic Missile Division team that provided unprecedented intelligence support that enabled the president and vice president to make well-informed decisions about our national posture during the North Korean Taepo Dong-2 missile launch crisis of July 2006.

Engineering Manager, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

Patrick graduated in 2000 with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. Upon graduation he returned to his hometown of Norman, OK and married his wife, Kelley. He also began working at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC) as a Staff Engineer and began his graduate work. In 2002, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master of science in electrical engineering and a master of business administration. In January of 2006, he was promoted the position of Engineering Manager for OEC where he oversees and manages the distribution power system for the largest electric cooperative in Oklahoma. Patrick enjoys traveling with his wife and competing in marathons and triathlons.
 

Ascendant Engineering Solutions

Jon graduated in 1998 with bachelor of science degrees in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. He began his career at Applied Science Fiction in Austin, TX where he worked on the image capture engine of ASF's direct to digital film processing systems. He left ASF to teach mathematics and physical science in Berseba, Namibia with the Peace Corps. Currently, he works at Ascendant Engineering Solutions doing systems engineering, video and imaging electronics design, signal integrity analysis, and mentoring. He enjoys cycling, skiing, and teaching some recent immigrant friends to drive in his standard transmission car, and he recently took a 13,000 motorcycle tour of northern Mexico, Baja California, Alaska and points between.
 

Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipients