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If you like to represent your company on the Engineering Advisory Board, contact Dr. Nikos Kiritsis (nikosk@mcneese.edu).
Company Name Title
Engineering Advisory Board Members
Citgo Petroleum Corporation Ryan Vining Cheney Benoit Planning Unit Supervisor
Phillips 66 Scot Tyler Charlie Watson Operations Manager
Polaris Engineering Gerry Obluda Robert Chandler Michael Nodier Owner Senior Mechanical Engineer
Firestone Polymers Karl Heimbach Manufacturing Manager
Energy Transfer Jeff Brightwell  Operations
Lechtenberg Consulting Weejee Lechtenberg President
Axiall Corporation Todd Honeycutt Justin Thibodeaux Quality and Training Director
ReCon Management Services Alex Boti Glen Boaz Jeff Cherp Engineering Manager Instrument/Electrical Dep. Manager Senior Engineer
Sasol North America Gary Keers Thomas Tyree Patricia Heinen Brenna Hebert
Meyer & Associates Byron Racca Project Engineer
Westlake Chemical Corp. Joel Stromer Gino LubranoJoe Andrepont Senior Engineer Engineering Superintendent
W.R. Grace Catalysts Marvin Williams Systems Engineer
Lyondell/Basell David Nixon Doug Mayo Maintenance Manager

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Ashley Bass

I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.

My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.”  I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.

In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Liberal Arts (excluding music)
  • Burton College of Education (ELEM and EDPR majors)