Executive

The Executive Office is the link between the ABET Board of Directors, ABET constituencies, and the ABET Headquarters staff. The Executive Office implements the ABET Board's policies, initiatives, and strategic plans and provides professional staff support to the volunteer workforce. The Executive Office also oversees international agreements, such as Memoranda of Understanding, Mutual Recognition Agreements, and general inquiries relating to international activities (not including accreditation outside the United States).

Executive Director

Michael K.J. Milligan, Ph.D., P.E., MBA

• Biography 
• Overall responsibility for headquarters staff and operations. Reports directly to the ABET Board of Directors.

Senior Assistant to the Executive Director

Vincent A. Fields, Sr., MBA

• Provide professional staff support to the ABET Executive Director, the ABET Board of Directors, and the Board's committees and task groups.

Manager, International Relations

Daniela Iacona 

• Manages all international activities not involving direct accreditation, including activities relating to Memoranda of Understanding, Mutual Recognition Agreements, Bilateral Agreements, and Letters of Intent.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Department supports 2,000+ volunteers implementing ABET accreditation policies and processes for over 3,100 programs at more than 670 colleges and universities in 24 countries worldwide. The department is responsible for ensuring the quality training of ABET program evaluators and also supports the development of national accreditation systems outside of the U.S.

Managing Director, Accreditation

Joseph L. Sussman, Ph.D.

• Biography 
• Develops and implements the strategies that continue the successful expansion of ABET's accreditation activities.

Senior Director, Accreditation Operations

Maryanne Weiss, MS

• Biography 
• Manages the Accreditation Department's operations and the administration of ABET's accreditation policies and procedures, as well as overseeing ABET's accreditation processes.

Manager, Accreditation

Ellen L. Stokes 

• Manages the Accreditation Department's routine operations and assists in administering and executing ABET-approved policies and procedures governing accreditation.

International Accreditation Specialist

Sherri H. Hersh, MS

• Provides professional staff support as well as monitoring and resolving situations particular to international accreditation issues.

Assistant to the Managing Director, Accreditation, and Chief Information Officer

Beth C. Mundy 

• Provides assistance to the Managing Director, Accreditation, and the Senior Director, Accreditation Operations; provides administrative support; monitors and resolves special situations in the accreditation process; and communicates with the accreditation process' constituencies.

Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC)

Adjunct Accreditation Director, Applied Science

Amanda Reid, JD

• Administers and executes the ABET-approved accreditation policies and procedures of ASAC. Also coordinates with institutions and industry in matters related to applied science accreditation.

Accreditation Assistant

Alena Treen 

• Provides administrative, clerical, and secretarial support for the Accreditation Department and to ASAC officers and accreditation commission members. Also responsible for distributing accreditation communications and documents.

Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC)

Adjunct Accreditation Director, Computing

Art L. Price, Ph.D.

• Administers and executes the ABET-approved accreditation policies and procedures of CAC. Also coordinates with institutions and industry in matters related to computing accreditation.

Accreditation Assistant

Norma A. Belton 

• Provides administrative, clerical, and secretarial support for the Accreditation Department and to CAC officers and accreditation commission members. Also responsible for distributing accreditation communications and documents.

Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)

Adjunct Accreditation Directors, Engineering

M. Dayne Aldridge, Sc.D., P.E.

Patricia D. Daniels, Ph.D., P.E.

• Administer and execute the ABET-approved accreditation policies and procedures of EAC. Also coordinate with institutions and industry in matters related to engineering accreditation.

Accreditation Assistant

Bryna R. Ashley 

• Provides administrative, clerical, and secretarial support for the Accreditation Department and to EAC officers and accreditation commission members. Also responsible for distributing accreditation communications and documents.

Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC)

Adjunct Accreditation Director, Engineering Technology

Frank Hart, P.E., P.S.

• Administers and executes the ABET-approved accreditation policies and procedures of ETAC. Also coordinates with institutions and industry in matters related to engineering technology accreditation.

Accreditation Assistant

Alena Treen 

• Provides administrative, clerical, and secretarial support for the Accreditation Department and to ETAC officers and accreditation commission members. Also responsible for distributing accreditation communications and documents.

Training

Adjunct Director, Training

Michael S. Leonard, Ph.D., P.E.

• Oversees ABET's program evaluator professional development programming and directs all activities related to program evaluator training and professional development.

Manager, Training

Jorge E. Higbie, MA

• Manages all tactical activities related to ABET volunteer training.

Information Management

The Information Management Department supports information technology resources for both volunteers and staff.

Chief Information Officer

Joseph L. Sussman, Ph.D.

• Biography 
• Establishes a long-range vision for ABET Information Management and its enabling linkage to ABET's overall strategic vision.

Director, Information Management

Marty A. Flanigan 

• Biography 
• Leads the IT team in management, strategy, and execution of IT infrastructure for ABET Headquarters.

Manager, Web Content

Kate Bronislawski, MPA

• Manages the content of the ABET's websites and insures that ABET's web presence is in line with the organization's overall strategic goals and based on best practices, ABET internal users' needs, and ABET's comparative market.

Senior Project Manager

Joe Luksic 

• Manages a variety of IT tasks and ABET's ISO9000 certification process and provides support for ABET's Accreditation Management System.

Senior Software Applications Developer

Hwan-Kyung Chung, MS

• Designs, develops, implements, and maintains the customized, multi-user information processing systems for ABET Headquarters operations.

Communications

The Communications Department is responsible for external communications, event marketing, publications, websites, social media, and media relations.

Director, Global Communications and Marketing

Danielle Duran Baron, MA

• Sets and guides the strategy for all external communications, website development, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate ABET's mission. Also provides marketing support to the Meeting and Events Manager for all ABET events.

Senior Communications Specialist

Keryl M. Cryer, MA

• Supports information dissemination and public communications by providing technical writing support and graphic design services and coordination.

Society and Industry Relations

The Society and Industry Relations Department is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with ABET Member Societies, volunteers, and industry and government contacts.

Managing Director, Society, Volunteer, and Industry Relations

Charles W. Hickman, MA

• Biography 
• Develops and oversees implementation of ABET's industry and government relations strategy. Also serves as the primary point of contact for ABET Member Societies and for their volunteers who execute ABET accreditation activities.

Professional Services

The Professional Services Department is responsible for partnering with faculty and industry to conduct robust technical education research and for providing educational opportunities on sustainable assessment processes for continuous program improvement worldwide.

Events offered by the Professional Services Department include the ABET Symposium, the Institute for the Development of Assessment Leadership (IDEAL), and Program Assessment Workshops.

Managing Director, Professional Services

Ashley Ater Kranov, Ph.D.

• Biography 
• Develops and provides all professional services activities supporting ABET technical education and training worldwide.

Adjunct Director, Educational Research and Assessment

James N. Warnock, Ph.D.

• Oversees the planning, production, and execution of professional services educational offerings and conducts technical educational research in collaboration with faculty and industry across multiple institutions, disciplines, and organizations.

Manager, Educational Research and Assessment 

Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D.

• Manages the planning, production, and execution of professional services educational offerings and conducts technical educational research in collaboration with faculty and industry across multiple institutions, disciplines, and organizations.

Administrative Assistant, Professional Services

Tainisel Rodriguez 

• Provides administrative and clerical support in the production, support, execution, and follow up of all activities provided by the ABET Professional Services department, including workshops, webinars, IDEAL, and the ABET Symposium, as well as consultations and workshops on behalf of the ABET Foundation.

Planning and Operations

The Planning and Operations Department supports ABET's overall operations for both the volunteer workforce and professional staff, including general administration, human resources, event planning, and accounting and finance.

Managing Director, Planning and Operations, and Chief Financial Officer

Lance K. Hoboy, MBA, CAE

• Biography 
• Manages and administers ABET's financial accounting, treasury, and budgeting activities. Also oversees office operations and human resource management and supports the CIO in managing information technology.

Manager, Human Resources 

Rachelle R. Daucher, MS, PHR

• Executes the ABET Headquarters human resources programs and oversees office operations.

Operations Specialist

Melvin D. Carter 

• Coordinates headquarters office operations, such as facilities management, supply purchasing, mailroom services, and reception, and provides professional staff support to the Human Resources Manager in the preparation and processing of payroll.

Finance and Accounting

Director, Accounting

Jessica A. Silwick 

• Biography 
• Serves as the principal advisor to the CFO, the ABET Treasurer, and the Finance Committee and provides professional leadership in the areas of accounting, financial administration, budget development, short- and long-term financial plans, private and government grants and contracts administration, investment management, and risk management. Also oversees and supervises the Accounting Department staff.

Staff Accountant

Kimberly Turner 

• Assists the Accounting Director with the accounting operations of ABET, including accounts receivable functions, payroll and benefits processing and reconciliations, and special projects as assigned in the accounting cycle.

Accounting Specialist

LaTasha D. McKinney 

• Assists the Accounting Department with the financial operations of ABET, including accounts payable functions, credit card bill tracking, volunteer expense report processing and tracking, monthly expenses accrual, prepaid schedule maintenance, HRA account maintenance, and various G/L account maintenance (including all employee benefits).

Meetings and Events

Manager, Meetings and Events

Chantelle Murat, CMP

• Plans and executes the successful production of ABET conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, and meetings.

Registrar

Kimberly Turner 

• Manages the participant registration and fee collection for ABET conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, and meetings.