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.

Terence D. Flanagan
Engineering Management Lecturer
HNTB
(816) 527-2603 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
tflanagan@HNTB.com

Mr. Flanagan is currently Vice President and Transportation Group Director of HNTB Corporation in Kansas City. He is responsible for the office’s transportation planning and highway/civil design groups, as well as the design services group (structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering). He has served as HNTB’s firm-wide Project Management Operations Director and is involved in numerous transportation, motorsports, and Corps of Engineers projects. Terry is also a 1986 EMGT graduate.

Colleen Hazel
Business Manager
(913) 897-8495 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
chazel@ku.edu

Annual budget preparation, manages engineering funds, accounts payable, human resources liaison, approves payroll appointments, travel requests, special awards and professorships payments.

Michael Katzman
Engineering Management Lecturer
KCPL
(816) 654-1665 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
michaelmkatzman@hotmail.com

Michael Katzman has more than 30 years of progressive experience in environmental and geotechnical applications and has managed local offices for several engineering-consulting firms. A geologist by training, he was an Assistant Instructor at Michigan State University and an Assistant Professor at Denison University. He is currently Senior Environmental Geologist for the Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL).

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.

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.

Linda Miller
Engineering Management Lecturer
(816) 523-6894 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
lmiller@ku.edu

Linda Miller has experience in marketing and organizational behavior as well as marketing of technology-related products and services. Linda also has ten years of experience in engineering education.

Parveen Mozaffar
Academic Services Coordinator
(913) 897-8560 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
emgt@ku.edu
parveen@ku.edu

Parveen Mozaffar coordinates admissions and enrollment. She manages prospective student inquiries and applications and advises on graduate school policies and procedures. She coordinates orientation for new students and is the primary contact for all academic questions and concerns for current and prospective students.

Marc Richardson
Engineering Management Lecturer
(816) 822-3948 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
profmtr@hotmail.com

Mr. Richardson is Sr. Attorney with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
He has an MBA and is a Registered Professional Engineer. His engineering management and legal experience have focused on legal aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction process, Contract Negotiations and Administration, Claims and Litigation Management, Project Management, and Project Controls. He currently serves as the Chair for the Missouri Bar Construction Law Committee.

Annette Tetmeyer
E-learning Coordinator
Webmaster
Lecturer
(913) 897-8578 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
emgtdist@ku.edu
tetmeyer@ku.edu

Ms. Tetmeyer has management and engineering experience in the manufacturing and information technology fields. This experience includes the implementation of manufacturing IT systems, CAD based manufacturing and business solutions, and manufacturing plant management. Currently, she plans, implement and manages a IT process for the Engineering Management department.

Annette holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a B.S. in Production Management, and a M.S. in Engineering Management. Of particular interest are process improvement, quality and integrating computer systems with management and manufacturing systems. For several years, she has been consulting in manufacturing and information technology.

In addition to lecturing and consulting, Annette is also the EMGT Distance Education and Technology Administrator.

Tim Wilcoxon
Engineering Management Lecturer
Shawnee Mission Schools
(913) 993-8508 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
orwilcox@smsd.org

Tim Wilcoxon has earned the M.S. Engineering Management. He has experience as project manager for building design, procurement and construction administration; and as TQM team facilitator.

Dr. Robert Zerwekh
Professor of Engineering Management
(913) 897-8566 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
bzerwekh@ku.edu

Dr. Zerwekh has been with The University of Kansas since 1970 and has held a variety of administrative posts at KU since 1980. In addition to his recent appointments as Engineering Management Director and Associate Dean for Kansas City Engineering Programs, he has served as Associate Vice Chancellor in Research and Public Service, Associate Dean of Engineering and Acting Chair of Mechanical Engineering.