“What is Good Leadership?” (1 PDH)
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Regnier 263
Presented by:

Charles W. "Chick" Keller
Assistant Professor
(913) 897-8497 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
cwkeller@ku.edu

Chick Keller has 30 years experience working with engineering, construction, and information technology firms to create and implement strategic plans, launch and “brand” new products, improve profits and motivate professional workers. He has worked in senior management positions for a global, energy focused engineering/construction firm, a leading telecommunications company, and a start-up computing firm. In 2004, he served seven months as Program Management Director for the reconstruction program in Iraq.

“Financial Management within Consulting Engineering Firms” (1 PDH)
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Regnier 265
Presented by:

Dr. David Kraft
Professor of Engineering Management
(913) 897-8563 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
dkraft@ku.edu

Dr. Kraft has over 33 years experience in higher education and in the private sector. He was a faculty member and Dean of Engineering at the University of Dayton (1965-1978). Dr. Kraft was Dean of Engineering and Vice-President of the Center for Research, Inc. at The University of Kansas (1978-1984) and subsequently Director of the Engineering Management program until May 1998. He is also a 1998 recipient of the Kemper award, the highest award given by KU for outstanding teaching and leadership. More recently, his research interests include parameters for assessment of innovative characteristics of companies. He has authored over 60 papers and conference proceedings.

In 2005, Dr. Kraft was awarded the Distinguished Engineering Service Award. The Distinguished Engineering Service Award is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Engineering. Awards are made on the basis of an individual’s contribution to the theories and practices of engineering, research and development in new fields of engineering, or direction of an organization that has made exceptional contributions in design, production and development. The recognition of engineers who have made such important contributions to their profession inspires young engineering students to excel and provides sterling examples of the achievements they can aspire to in their careers.

“Managing to Innovate” (1 PDH)
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Regnier 263
Presented by:

Dr. Tom H. Bowlin
EMGT Lecturer
(913) 897-8564 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
thbowlin@ku.edu

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering; experience in consulting, research and higher education and specializing in systems design, modeling and improvement in the health care industry.