{"675130":{"#nid":"675130","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Seven Stars: Celebrating ISyE\u0027s Finest at the COE Alumni Awards","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a nod to their outstanding accomplishments, seven distinguished alumni from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE) were honored on Saturday, April 20 at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/engage\/alumni-awards\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2024 College of Engineering Award Ceremony.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Engineering (CoE) Alumni Awards, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alumni.coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eestablished in 1994\u003C\/a\u003E by then Dean John A. White, is an invitation-only induction ceremony that recognizes the significant impact of Georgia Tech alumni on the world. These outstanding alumni are reviewed by committees within each of the eight schools within the College and formally submitted for selection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/raheem-beyah\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERaheem A. Beyah\u003C\/a\u003E, the Dean of CoE and the Southern Company Chair, and President \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/president.gatech.edu\/about\/biography\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u00c1ngel Cabrera\u003C\/a\u003E both gave speeches to start the evening.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyah began the ceremony, remarking on the vast impact that Georgia Tech engineers make on the world.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis evening, we are again reminded of their tremendous contributions to society... through their stories and triumphs, we celebrate the many ways this year\u2019s honorees have shaped the past and are helping define our future.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresident Cabrera extended a warm welcome and congratulation to all the honorees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou are a lasting symbol of Georgia Tech\u2019s enduring reputation for excellence and innovation, and a living testament to our mission of developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the ISyE Alumni who were honored with awards:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrederick Grimm, (IE \u201814) Chief Operating Officer, FIXD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frederick-grimm-5510ba36\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFrederick Grimm\u003C\/a\u003E, John Gattuso, and Julian Knight were \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/5be2175d31358e5b4335bbb9\/frederick-grimm-27-l-john\/?sh=2458da943e69\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eseniors\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Institute of Technology when they started FIXD, a diagnostic screening app for your car. The trio launched the business on Kickstarter in 2014 with a campaign that raised $37,000, and it has since grown exponentially.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Award:\u003C\/em\u003E The\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alumni.coe.gatech.edu\/deans-impact-award\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDean\u2019s Impact Award\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003Ehas been established to recognize the efforts of these alumni who are focused on developing globally-relevant, locally-sustainable designs and innovations that meet societal challenges across the world. This award recognizes those graduates who embrace engineering and have a vision to find solutions focused on the world\u2019s grand challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIsabella Thavi Sanders, Ph.D. (IE \u201821), Assistant Professor, Dept. of Systems Engineering, United States Military Academy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.westpoint.edu\/systems-engineering\/profile\/isabella_sanders\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Isabella Sanders\u003C\/a\u003E is an Assistant Professor at United States Military Academy in the Systems Engineering Department. Her current research focuses on creating supply chain innovations using methodologies in Operations Research, GIS, and Strategic Management, in the application areas of food and defense.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Award:\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alumni.coe.gatech.edu\/council-outstanding-young-engineering-alumni-award\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni Award\u003C\/a\u003E recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves through professional practice and\/or service to the Institute, the engineering profession, or society at large. They are on the \u201cfast track\u201d and have made rapid advancement within their organizations, and they have been recognized for early achievements by others within their profession, field, or organization.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERita M. Breen, M.S. (IE \u201892), Executive Director, Georgia Power and Southern Company Charitable Foundations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtsaa.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=39\u0026amp;pgid=16782\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERita Breen\u003C\/a\u003E received a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Rita is the Charitable Giving Executive Director for Georgia Power. In this role, she is responsible for Foundation and Corporate Giving programs, with a focus on the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Award:\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alumni.coe.gatech.edu\/academy-distinguished-engineering-alumni-award\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award\u003C\/a\u003E recognizes alumni who have provided distinguished contributions to the Institute, profession, field, or society at large. Candidates are highly placed executives and are actively involved in engineering, management, industry, academia, or government.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ER. Scott Herren, (IE \u201884), Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cisco Systems\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/newsroom.cisco.com\/c\/r\/newsroom\/en\/us\/executives\/r-scott-herren.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ER. Scott Herren\u003C\/a\u003E is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Cisco, managing the financial strategy, global finance organization, procurement, and mergers\/ acquisitions and integrations for the company with total revenue for fiscal year 2023 of $57 billion and 84,900 employees. Herren is focused on accelerating Cisco\u2019s shift towards a more recurring revenue business model, maximizing long-term shareholder value, and maintaining the high level of integrity and transparency for which Cisco is known.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Award:\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alumni.coe.gatech.edu\/academy-distinguished-engineering-alumni-award\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003Erecognizes alumni who have provided distinguished contributions to the Institute, profession, field, or society at large. Candidates are highly placed executives and are actively involved in engineering, management, industry, academia, or government.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEngineering Hall of Fame:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMichael K. Anderson, (IE \u201879), Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. And Southern Company Foundation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERonald J. Beerman, (IE \u201873) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Profitmaster Displays, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAndrea L. Laliberte, (IE \u201882), M.S. IE 1984 Former Senior Vice President \u2013 Distribution \u0026amp; Consumer Service, Coach, Inc. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiapower.com\/content\/dam\/georgia-power\/pdfs\/company-pdfs\/about-us\/bio-anderson.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael K. Anderson\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Emanaged the company\u2019s Community and Corporate Relations organization and is also a member of the Georgia Power Management Council. Prior to this position, Mike served as vice president of Corporate Services. In this role, he was responsible for Corporate Safety, Labor Relations, Fleet Management, Workforce Development and Workforce Training.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/ron-beerman-supporting-tech-by-creating-opportunities.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERonald J. Beerman\u003C\/a\u003E and his wife Carol T. Beerman gave back to the Institute in the form of four endowments, all of which support faculty and graduate students in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) and the Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/andrea-laliberte\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAndrea L. Laliberte\u003C\/a\u003E has been recognized for implementing new facilities, processes and initiatives to increase capacity, reduce costs and improve service and has a proven track record of leadership, problem solving, project management, negotiating and people development skills.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Award:\u003C\/em\u003E Membership in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alumni.coe.gatech.edu\/engineering-alumni-hall-fame\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEngineering Alumni Hall of Fame\u003C\/a\u003E is reserved for individuals holding a Georgia Tech engineering degree or who have been awarded an honorary degree from Georgia Tech. Those chosen have made meritorious engineering and\/or managerial contributions during their careers. The Hall of Fame recognizes successful alumni who have reached the highest levels of achievement in their professional endeavors and who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of their profession.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom corporate giants to innovative startups, their impact resonates far beyond our campus, shaping communities and organizations worldwide.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a nod to their outstanding accomplishments, seven distinguished alumni from the H. 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