As children, David Quigley and Janey Henley became fast friends who shared similar interests and ambitions. The University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumni, who married five years ago, make a formidable pair whose individual achievements have brought each significant career success within the DuPont Corp. David Quigley is an operations manager for the packaging and warehouse areaRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Couple’s Careers Climbing
Alumni David and Janey Quigley enjoy relationship, work responsibilities
August 28, 2015 by
Cliff Nash is an Aeronautical Industry ‘Top Gun’
UM alumnus is executive director of Tupelo Regional Airport, president of Mississippi Airports Association
July 24, 2015 by
University of Mississippi engineering alumnus Cliff Nash is among the “top guns” in aeronautics these days. Previously elected president of the Mississippi Airports Association, Nash was recently named executive director of the Tupelo Regional Airport. Selected from a pool of about 100 applicants, he had served as director of Tunica Airport since 2002. “My jobRead the story …
Spitzer Seizes Success
Mechanical engineering alumnus founded his own global investment firm
June 26, 2015 by
Destiny is largely determined by our choices. Richard D. Spitzer can certainly attest that continuing his family’s agricultural legacy would probably have been his future had he not decided to venture beyond the boundaries of the comfortable and familiar. “I grew up on a big farm that was in my family for multiple generations,” saidRead the story …
Mike and Emily Williams Spread Wealth through Woods Society
Alumni couple's generosity helps create scholarships like ones they received as students
June 26, 2015 by
Fourteen years ago, Mike and Emily Williams both graduated from the University of Mississippi with bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering. Since then, they have raised two daughters and thrived in their avocations. And they continue to provide generous support for the School of Engineering. As scholarship recipients, the Williams are appreciative of the assistance theyRead the story …
Sadie Carillo Finds Dream Job with Disney World
Mechanical engineering graduate turns summer internships into full-time employment
May 28, 2015 by
Sadie Carrillo recently landed her dream job: a gig at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. A member of the University of Mississippi Class of 2015, Carrillo will work as a project engineer in the facility asset management department. Her responsibilities will include managing projects in multiple parks and resorts, providing day-to-day organization and implementing various projects. SheRead the story …
Chuck the Champion
Charles Jenkins overcomes obstacles to success, gives back to Ole Miss Engineering
May 28, 2015 by
Like Charlie Brown in “Peanuts”, Charles (“Chuck”) Jenkins has never stopped attempting to be successful in what he does. The difference between the popular comic strip character and the Tupelo native is that the latter has become an undisputed champion in education, business, finance and family. Jenkins’ journey to the winners’ circle began shortly beforeRead the story …
Ray Ayers Lands Lifetime Achievement Award
Civil engineering alumnus has 48 patents and numerous professional accolades
April 27, 2015 by
Winning professional honors and awards is nothing new to Ray R. Ayers, but getting the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference Heritage Award was still a thrill for the successful University of Mississippi alumnus. Still achieving technical breakthroughs in his 51st year as a professional engineer, Ayers has enjoyed a career filled with multiple contributions in a number ofRead the story …
John Cleveland Recalls Climb to Success
1988 civil engineering alumnus employed 26 years with ExxonMobil
February 26, 2015 by
The ladder of success is one John R. Cleveland has been climbing steadily for a long time. The University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus has worked with oil and gas conglomerate ExxonMobil for more than 26 years. During his tenure, Cleveland has emerged a proven leader who has delivered significant results in each of the 16 assignmentsRead the story …
Smith Brothers Help Maintain Father’s Legacy at UM
Sons of Charles E. Smith Sr. own manufacturing company, support alma mater
February 26, 2015 by
From 1975 to 2004, Charles E. Smith Sr. devoted his life to the advancement of the electrical engineering program at the University of Mississippi. Years later, the late chair and professor emeritus’ legacy is being maintained by the benevolence of his two sons, Chuck and Steve. Both Smith brothers earned electrical engineering degrees from the university. EachRead the story …