Join Us
Henry Ford Museum
Lovett Hall
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Thank you to Ford Motor Company for sponsoring this evening and their continued partnership.
Chuck Gray '87
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the 2023 KGMIAA Alumni Award Winners and recognizing generous donors at The Henry Ford Museum on Thursday, October 26.
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
Paul Bascobert ‘87
This award is given in recognition to an individual who has made specific and exceptional career achievements (traditionally given to people at the highest level in the corporate structure).
Extraordinary Leadership Award
Lori Flees ‘93
This award recognizes graduates who hold leadership positions in global corporations, inspiring their teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Engineering Achievement Award
John Suh ‘90
This award recognizes an individual who has made specific contributions with positive and lasting effects in the field of engineering.
Civic Achievement Award
Kai "Ray" Lum ‘78
This award honors an individual who has made significant and selfless contributions of time and effort that benefit the community.
Management Achievement Award
Sean McBurney ‘03
This award is given to an individual who has made specific contributions with positive and lasting effects in the field of management.
Entreprenurial Achievement Award
Steven Schwartz ‘08
This award pays tribute to an individual who has made specific contributions in organizing, managing, and assuming the risk of a business or enterprise.
Alumni Service Award
Yvonne Brooks ‘07
This award honors an individual who has given outstanding volunteer service to the University.
Young Alumni Award
Peter Deppe ‘20
The Young Alumni award is given to a graduate within the previous ten years who has rendered significant contributions, exhibited outstanding character, or achieved marked success.
The University acknowledges the donors whose increased support resulted in recognition in these Kettering University Donor Societies.
The Albert Sobey Society
Robert '60* and Claire Reiss
The Bell Tower Society
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Jones '72
The Valentine Foundation
The Scholars Society
Deborah Gail Tomusko '80*
The 1919 Society
Center for Arab American Philanthropy
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Walter M. '77 and Carol S. Rosebrough
The Innovator Society
James '64 and Marilyn Armstrong
Brady D. Ericson '94 and Tiffany Ericson
Kern L. '60 and Janet C. Fischer
John '71 and Mary Sue Gunzburger
Keith Ridler '75
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation; REC Foundation
The Founders Society
Paul '87 and Jane Bascobert
Ronald F. Buck '59
Christopher Echols`97,`22 Scholarship Endowment Fund
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Jacobs '55
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Eta Eta Chapter
Gregory Salisbury '94 and Joyce A. Lindblom Salisbury '93
The Founders Society, cont.
Don '73 and Carol Sepeta
Timothy K. Willis '88
The General Determination Society
Richard '66 and Johanne Dixon*
Raymond C. Dymale '70
KING Health
James A., Jr. '74 and Kathleen* McCaslin
The President's Circle
Richard R. DeNardis '72
Duck Creek Technologies
Stephen '68 and Diane Hiatt
Richard '59 and Florence Hughes
Philip A. '67* and Judith E. McComish
Wesley J. McCracken '82
Jennifer J. Patterson
Bernard J. '65 and Sharon D. Platte
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
John '69 and Kandy Ronayne
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Smith '77, '85
John D. Soltau '69
Randall H. '79 and Pat Walter
Gordon '71 and Anne Weller
Kenneth E. Williams
*deceased
The Evening of Distinction and Determination is held in partnership with the Kettering/GMI Alumni Association.