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2004 Regional NELD Participant Information

Iowa State University

Brenda Allen
Brenda Allen

State 4-H Program Specialist
4-H Youth Development
Extension 4-H Youth Building, ISU
Ames, IA 50011-3630
Work Phone: 515-294-1567
FAX: 515-294-4443
email: bsallen@iastate.edu

I have been at the Iowa state 4-H office 4 1/2 years following 2 years of teaching. I work with the state 4-H council and Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, plan our recognition programs and advise the Collegiate 4-H Club. I have a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa in Social Studies Secondary Ed. and an M.Ed. from Iowa State University in Educational Counseling.

 
Steven Devlin
Steve Devlin

Industrial Specialist
Center for Industrial Research and Service
Iowa State University Extension
2272 Howe Hall, Suite 2620
Ames, Iowa 50011
Work Phone: 515-294-5416
FAX: 515-294-4925
email: sdevlin@iastate.edu

Steven L. Devlin is an Industrial Specialist with the Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University. He is currently serving as the project manager for Iowa State’s cooperative agreement with the USDA – Office of Energy Policy and New Uses to develop and implement systems supporting Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. Working with government officials, university faculty, staff and students, and private contractors to develop testing resources for biobased products, management procedures, and infrastructure for long-term program operation. Mr. Devlin received a Bachelors Degree of Industrial Science from Truman State University in 1993 and a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Education & Technology from Iowa State University in 2003. He has worked as an Engineering Analyst and Product Designer with John Deere Sprayer Production and as Office Manager of a small contract design firm.

 
Paul Gormley
Paul Gormley

Service Provider Representative
CIRAS, ISU
3279 7th Ave #140
Linn County Extension Office
Marion, IA 52302-3447
Work Phone: 319-721-5357
email: Gormley@iastate.edu

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) provides education and technical assistance to Iowa industry in the areas of engineering, management practices, procurement, productivity, and quality management. CIRAS is a partner in the Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

During his tenure with CIRAS he has worked on several special projects including the NIST MEP Y2K National Train the Trainer effort and 3 eBusiness for Small Business Conferences. Paul's main area of interest is assisting companies in leveraging the power if the Internet and IT. Paul's title at CIRAS is Industrial Specialist, but eBusiness Consultant might best describe his position and interests. Presently Paul is filling an additional role as Service Provider Representative in the Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership where he assists in assessing companies' industrial needs and matching them with the resources available from CIRAS.

 
Michael Willett
Michael Willett

Industrial Specialist
Center for Industrial Research & Service (CIRAS)
ISU Extension
7103 Chancellor Drive #200
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Work Phone: 319-266-3260
FAX: 319-266-3395
email: mwillett@ciras.iastate.edu

Joined ISU Extension in 1995 with over 22 years of industry experience including Vice President, Iowa Metal Spinners; Production Manager, Sargent Metal Fabricating; General Manager, Ideal Industries; Operations Manager, Cedar Metal Works. Currently a member of the CIRAS Productivity Improvement team specializing in manufacturing computer simulation for process development/improvement and plant layout and management of the ISU Industry Outreach Center in Cedar Falls. Education includes B.A., Industrial Technology, 1980; M.A., Industrial Supervision and Management, 1998, University of Northern Iowa.

 
Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan

Industrial Specialist
Center for Industrial Research and Service
Urbandale (Polk County) office
10861 Douglas Ave., Suite B
Urbandale, IA 50322
Work Phone: 515-727-0656
FAX: 515-252-7828
email: sullytt@iastate.edu

After 5 years as a high school industrial education teacher and coach, and 11 years in various marketing positions for John Deere Industrial Equipment division, I've been a field specialist for extension to business and industry for 13 years. I specialize in productivity improvement projects. I am team lead for our Industry Advisory Council and lead a team working on a significant grant project. My wife, Jane, teaches elementary school and we have 2 sons: Barry, 26, living in Chicago and Kyle, 19, living at home.

 


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