As a cooperative program of the Allen School of Engineering and Technology and the Ketner School of Business, Engineering Administration students take courses from many departments. Listed below are a few of the faculty who teach courses in the program:

	Dr. Scott Kiefer Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering 260.665.4230 | kiefers@tristate.edu
	Dr. Stephen G. Carr Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering 260.665.4189 | carrs@tristate.edu
	Dr. Kenneth Meeks Department Chair Professor of Civil Engineering 260.665.4216 | meeksk@tristate.edu
	John Stephens Assistant Professor 260.665.4180 | stephensj@tristate.edu
	Dr. Donald J. Kreitzer Assistant Professor 260.665.4185 | kreitzerd@tristate.edu

 

Dr. Scott Kiefer

Associate Professor

B.S. (University of Wisconsin-
Platteville)

M.S., Ph.D. (North Carolina State
University)

Expertise: Mechatronics,
Computer-Aided Engineering
Design

Dr. Kiefer is an expert in mechatronics, the integration of mechanical devices and electronics.  He is the developer of TSU’s very popular mechatronics course, which is offered each spring.  For the past few years Dr. Kiefer has been involved in the design of firefighting robots, a student competition in which students design and build autonomous robots capable of locating and extinguishing fires in buildings.  He is also is the student section advisor for TSU’s Habitat for Humanity chapter, an international group that helps build houses for the needy.  Dr. Kiefer teaches courses primarily in machine design and computer-aided engineering design.

Contact: 260.665.4230 or kiefers@tristate.edu
Dr. Steve Carr

Associate Professor
B.Sc. (University of Ulster)

Ph.D. (Queen's University
of Belfast)

His technical specialty is in circuits and electronics. Dr. Carr is our specialist in electric motors, and he has experience in microwave circuits as well. He has worked in design of machinery electromagnet wiring. He came to TSU from teaching at the University of Virginia, and was Chair at Indiana Tech prior to that, so he has broad experience of students and of facilities. Dr. Carr brings an international, British flavor to our department and a different slant on education that strengthens all our offerings.

Contact: 260.665.4189 or carrs@tristate.edu

Dr. Kenneth W. Meeks
Professor
B.S. in physics
(U.S. Naval Academy)
B.S. and M.S.C.E. (The
Georgia Institute of Technology)
D.Sc., structural engineering (The
George Washington University)
P.E. in Louisiana and Virginia

Areas of expertise: Structures,
Engineering Materials, Construction
Engineering, and Engineering
Science.

Personal Information: “I entered academia after completing a career as a captain in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps. My motivation for this “second career” was to give back something to the field of civil and environmental engineering, which had been so good to me. Another motivation was to have the opportunity to work with young men and women to prepare them for successful careers in this field. I wanted to share my knowledge and experience with them on what it takes to become a successful, young engineer.

Tri-State University has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to do exactly what I wanted to do as a second career. Seeing our graduates achieve remarkable success in their careers as well as maturing as responsible, young adults makes me proud to be making a contribution to their professional and personal growth.

The primary thing that has kept me motivated throughout my engineering career is that what we do as civil and environmental engineers makes the world a better place for all mankind. What a wonderful way to spend a lifetime for any young man or women looking for a career in which he or she can make a difference!

I enjoy several hobbies: crossword puzzles, reading, Jaguar automobiles, walking for exercise, and college athletics. It is particularly enjoyable to watch our student-athletes compete successfully on the athletic field. Whenever my wife and I can get away for a few days, we enjoy visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.”

Contact: 260.665.4216 or meeksk@tristate.edu

 

John Stevens

B.S., M.B.A. (Western Michigan
University)

He is assistant professor of finance. Professor Stephens worked for several years in a variety of businesses before becoming a college professor. He designed the curriculum for the finance major. Professor Stephens is the advisor for finance majors and management of information systems majors.

Contact: stephensj@tristate.edu or 260.665.4180

Dr. Don Kreitzer

B.S.G. (Indiana University-
Fort Wayne)
M.A., Ed.D. (Ball State University)

He is assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship. Dr. Kreitzer worked in the business world for many years, both in the United States and overseas. Dr. Kreitzer is the advisor for management majors and is the liaison with the School of Engineering for the Tri-State University minor in entrepreneurship.

Contact: kreitzerd@tristate.edu or 260.665.4185