Florida Institute of Technology alumni are outstanding achievers who lead lives of passion and purpose. We are proud of their many accomplishments and the ways their contributions make a positive impact on the world. The Florida Tech Career Hall of Fame highlights some of our most brightly shining stars.
MSM Contract Management, 1998
AS, Flight Technology, 1980
BS, Air Commerce/Flight Technology 1982
BS, Electrical Engineering, 1995
MS, Electrical Engineering, 1997
BS, Ocean Engineering, 1981
BS Electrical Engineering, 1981
M.S. Management, 1995
MS Systems Management, 1985
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Cathy Dickens Defense Industry Leader |
MSM Contract Management, 1998 |
2020 |
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David Mecartney Airport Technology Leader |
AS, Flight Technology, 1980 BS, Air Commerce/Flight Technology 1982 |
2020 |
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Dr. Raymond “Tipper” Rumpf Revolutionary Technologist |
BS, Electrical Engineering, 1995 MS, Electrical Engineering, 1997
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2020 |
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Jim Aivalis Energy Innovator |
BS, Ocean Engineering, 1981 |
2020 |
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Ken Capps Power Company Leader (SMECO) |
BS Electrical Engineering, 1981 |
2020 |
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Maj. Gen. Cedric T Wins Military Innovator and Combat Veteran |
M.S. Management, 1995 |
2020 |
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Sanjay Rishi CEO, Corporate Solutions – JLL Americas |
MS Systems Management, 1985 |
2020 |
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Alvaro Fúster Aerospace CEO |
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, 1992 |
2019 |
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Dr. Alvin Kaltman Mathematician |
M.S. Applied Mathmatics, 1964 |
2019 |
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Captain Sunita Williams NASA Astronaut |
M.S. Engineering Management, 1995 |
2019 |
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Catharina Haynes Distinguished Judge |
B.S. Psychology, 1983 |
2019 |
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David Force Accessibility Advocate |
B.S. General Biology, 1973 |
2019 |
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David King NASA Outstanding Leader |
MBA, 1991 |
2019 |
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Deborah Ayars First Female County Engineer |
B.S. Ocean Engineering, 1974 |
2019 |
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Dr. Duane De Freese Environmentalist |
M.S. Marine Biology, 1982 |
2019 |
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Dr. Hugh Thompson IT Security Game Changer |
B.S. Applied Mathematics, 1998 |
2019 |
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Dr. Johnny M. Moore Tenured Professor of Mathematics |
Ph.D. Mathematics, 2002 |
2019 |
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Dr. Jonathan Zung Pharmaceutical Leader |
B.S. Chemistry, 1986 |
2019 |
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Dr. Steven Atkin IBM CTO |
M.S. Computer Science, 1994 |
2019 |
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Dr. Sungjin Park The Vine Corporation CEO |
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, 2003 |
2019 |
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Dr. Svafa Gronfeldt Pharma Founder |
M.S. Technical and Professional Communication, 1995 |
2019 |
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Dr. Tino Alavie Start-Up Entrepreneur |
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1986 |
2019 |
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Dr. Wadad Dubbelday Distinguished Scientists |
B.S. Physics, 1981 |
2019 |
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E. Davon Kelly Leadership Mentor |
B.S. Finance, 1990 |
2019 |
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Elizabeth Webbe-Lunny Style Icon |
B.A. Humanities, 1993 |
2019 |
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Eugene Ferraro Marine Corps Naval Aviator |
B.S. Marine Biology, 1975 |
2019 |
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Fahri Diner Inventor |
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1989 |
2019 |
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Fitzgerald “Fidgi” Haig International Soccer Star |
B.S. Business Administration, 1992 |
2019 |
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General Ann Dunwoody First Female Four-Star General |
M.S. Logistics Management, 1987 |
2019 |
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Henry “Chip” Heflich Internet Technology Leader |
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1973 |
2019 |
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Huntley Lawrence Aviation Leader |
B.S. Aviation Management, 1985 |
2019 |
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James Wong Contributing to a Legacy |
M.S. Information Systems Engineering, 2007 |
2019 |
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Jeffrey D. Grant CIA Directorate |
B.S. Ocean Engineering, 1975 |
2019 |
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Jennifer Gillette Air Force Pilot |
B.S. Biology, 2010 |
2018 |
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Jennifer McCarthy Hospital Leader |
MBA, 2000 |
2018 |
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Jim Thomas Electric Adventure Vehicle Visionary |
B.S. Mathematics, 1974 |
2019 |
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Jorge Mesquita Johnson & Johnson Vice President |
B.S. Chemical Engineering, 1983 |
2019 |
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Joseph Bussenger SpaceX Lead Engineer |
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, 2013 |
2018 |
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Joseph Caruso Financial CEO |
B.S. Management Science, 1973 |
2019 |
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Julian Field Internet Entrepreneur |
B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1989 |
2019 |
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Julius Montgomery First Black Professional in the U.S. Space Program |
1964 |
2019 |
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Khaled Al Kamda Strategic Growth Planner |
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1986 |
2018 |
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Leonard Whitlock Ocean Engineering Expert |
A.S. Oceanographic Technology, 1971 |
2019 |
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Max Mutchler Starman |
M.S. Space Sciences, 1990 |
2019 |
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Mert Kutlu Turkish Airlines Pilot |
B.S. Aviation Management, 2010
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2018 |
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Mike Moses NASA Exceptional Leader |
M.S. Space Sciences, 1991 |
2019 |
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Mike Shawcross Shipbuilder |
B.S. Ocean Engineering, 1980 |
2019 |
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R. Adm. Jonathan White Navy Rear Admiral |
B.S. Oceanographic Technology, 1982 |
2019 |
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Reagan DuBose Jr. Missileman |
B.S. Electrical Engineering,1963 |
2018 |
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Richard "King" Barnard Engineering Entrepreneur |
A.S. Electrical Engineering, 1964 |
2019 |
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Sir Robert Marx Underwater Archeologist and Historian |
None - honorary alum* |
2019 |
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Robert Phebus Ford Motors Executive |
B.S. Management Science, 1974 |
2019 |
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Scott Henderson Blue Origin Vice President |
M.S. Engineering Management, 1988 |
2019 |
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Sean McGeough International Aviator |
MBA, 2005 |
2018 |
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Terence H. Murdock Missile Tracking Mathematician |
M.S. Applied Mathematics, 1964 |
2019 |
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Tim Wakefield Boston Red Sox Pitcher |
Bisk College of Business, Class of 1989 |
2019 |
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Tom Bohrer Olympic Rower |
B.S. Environmental Science, 1986 |
2018 |
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Tom Folliard and Mary Folliard Power Couple |
B.S. Business Administration, 1989 B.S. Aerospace Engineering, 1992 |
2019 |
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Tracey Bailey Teacher of the Year |
B.S. Science Education, 1998 |
2019 |
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Vikram Verma Silicon Valley CEO |
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1987 |
2019 |
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William “Randy” Muns Business Leader |
BS. Business, 1978 |
2019 |
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