FAMUAID 2018 GALA Program

Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:00P.M.
SA+ET ATRIUM
School of Architecture
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Architecture ∞ Construction ∞ Electronics
Alumni Industry Day
Since its origin in 2007, A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day has volunteered its time,
talent, skills and relationships by cultivating resources for engineers to achieve
echnological excellence by bringing industry to the classroom for enhancing
professional development and business acumen. In doing so, our program has a
partnership based on the student-faculty-alumni strategy encompassed by
industry partners that provide seminars and skill set training promoting
academia growth in architecture, construction engineering & management
along with electronics engineering. Many sessions introduce new technologies,
current industry practices, standards, industry trends that enable students to
transition into internships, co-ops and full-time careers seamlessly.
A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day has hosted the talents of Local Businesses, the
Small Business Administration, Fortune 100 & 500 Companies such as Balfour
Beatty Construction, Turner, SGL, Stiles, Northrop Grumman, Digi-Key,
AT&T, Boeing, Clark Construction, Universal Orlando Resorts & Theme
Parks. Specialty Contractors such as Fender Marine, Maxim Cranes, Xella,
Advanced Stucco and many more. Alumni companies include Strategist,
Restoracon, Praise Contracting, Provisions Construction, Imagine This and
JS1 to name a few.
Amongst the seminars and scholarships, competition is encouraged at the
Student Competition Mock Bid, Case Studies and Team Building Exercises.
The Alumni, Partners and Friends range in professions: construction, law, risk
management, engineering and business. They are committed to serving the
Florida A&M University by returning the investment made into their personal
and professional success.
“Bringing Industry in the Classroom to CREATE”
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Message from MadamChair
Greetings,
To returning Rattlers, guest, faculty and students.
Welcome to the 11th Annual School of Architecture & Engineering Technology
Alumni Industry Day.
We are pleased that you are here to celebrate with us this years theme of phenomenal
Women in the realms of Construction, Electronics and Technology.
Our sole mission each year ,as we gather, is to inspire, uplift, embrace and
acknowledge those student leaders, student body members, faculty, staff and alumni
who have excelled in the classrooms and in their profession.
Tonight we take special honor in recognizing the women that are present and all women
that have contributed to the field of engineering. Their leadership and sacrifice has
allowed them to stand out amongst their peers.
Again, welcome and thank you for your support.
Respectfully,
Garneisha Hibbert
Madam Chair, A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day
“Celebrating Women in Construction -Electronics-Technology”
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Mission
To Cultivate Resources for Engineers to
Achieve Technological Excellence by
Bringing Industry in the Classroom via
Science Technology Engineering &
Math while enhancing professional
development and business acumen through
our Alumni, Partners and Friends
for success.
“Celebrating Women in Construction “ -Electronics-Technology”
“Bringing Industry in the
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Message from the Chairman
Dear Alumni, Partners, & Friends:
Welcome to our A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day 11th Year Gala and Awards Banquet
Celebrating Women in Construction, Electronics and Technology!
This Awards Banquet provides the opportunity for Architecture and Engineering Technology students
and alumni to be recognized for their hard work and achievements made during the school year at Florida
A&M University.
A mission and goal of A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day is to C.R.E.A.T.E. (Cultivate Resources for
Engineers to Achieve Technological Excellence) while “Bringing Industry to the Classroom” to improve
their outlook on the current architecture, construction and electronic industry through professional
development.
The Women we recognize tonight continue the great legacy of excelling in industries traditional dominated
by men in construction, electronics and engineering technology. We are excited and proud to be a
part of recognizing these exceptional professionals and students who are and on their way to be leaders
of industries throughout the world.
Thank you for your continued support.
Respectfully,
Anthony Rodgers
Chairman, A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day
Classroom “Bringing to CREATE” Industry in the Classroom to CREATE”
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The Program
Master of Ceremonies: Student Leadership
Pledge of Allegiance ARMY ROTC
Pershing Rifles Color Guard
Welcome Garneisha Hibbert
Madam Chair
A.C.E. Alumni Industry Day—Electronics
Greetings Doreen Kobelo, Ph.D.
SA+ET
Construction Program Coordinator
Invocation Destiny Edwards
IEEE Student President
Dinner
Musical Entertainment Vocalist—Imani Rodgers
Introduction of Speaker Kendra Stuart
AGC Student Vice-President
Presentation of Awards
Remarks & Closing
Musical Entertainment DJ TwanDaGuy
“Bringing Industry in the Classroom to CREATE”
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Ann McNeill
Ann McNeill is President of South Florida’s first African American-female owned
construction company. Founded over 40 years ago, MCO is still one of the leading
minority firms in South Florida in the area of construction management and project
controls. Mrs. McNeill has been at the helm of this small company with a large presence
as it has worked on a majority of the flagship projects in South Florida, such as American
Airlines Arena, Marlins Park, Miami International Airport, The Philip and Patricia Frost
Museum of Science, and The Miami Dade Children’s Courthouse, just to name a few.
As a licensed general contractor in the male dominated construction industry, Ann
discovered that women in the construction business were few and far between. So she
became an advocate for women like her in the industry. She strongly believed that a
network of Black women in construction needed to be created to be the voice of this
small but growing segment of the construction industry. Thus, Ann founded the National
Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC). The association was created to
help build a pipeline for Black women in every area of the industry, whether it be in the
public sector, private sector, entrepreneurs or young women pursuing construction
disciplines in high school, trade schools or colleges. The main purpose of NABWIC is to
create a network of professional women in the construction industry who teach each
other how to turn contacts into contracts. Each month NABWIC has it’s “Billion Dollar”
luncheon to help members do exactly that. Annually, Mrs. McNeill and NABWIC hosts an
Industry Day to connect STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
students with industry leaders. As a result of her track record of accomplishments,
Ann has been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine, USA Today and ABC’s World News.
Ann travels around the country speaking about work-life balance for her speaking
business, Constructively Speaking, Inc. She is also President of MCO Consulting, Inc., a
consulting company that provides outreach, monitoring and compliance for private
sector firms that perform work on public sector land.
She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work in
her industry and also in the community. Ann received her Bachelor’s
Degree in accounting from Florida Memorial College (University) and
her Master’s Degree in finance from Barry University. She is married to
Daniel McNeill and has two daughters, Danelle and Lonnie. She also
has a grandson, Malachi and a granddaughter, Rajah-Nia.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Construction Management (Owner Rep)
Constructability Reviews
Monthly Progress Reporting
Progress Payment & Schedule Reviews
Training Construction Management Staff
Staff Augmentation
OT Delancy – Lead Strategist
Mr. Delancy has over 24-years of experience in commercial construction. Delancy, an
effective project leader, has a project experience portfolio that is valued at upwards of
$500 Million, and includes multiple iconic projects. He specializes in construction management,
project controls, construction contract review, constructability review, critical
path schedule review, change management, and claims analysis. Delancy also provides
expertise on small business and minority inclusion from experience with
successful inclusion programs he’s spearheaded.
Harvard University—High Potentials Leadership
Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D. 2011
Florida A&M University Construction Engineering 1999
“Bringing Industry in the Classroom to CREATE”
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The Menu
Starter
GARDEN FRESH SALAD♥
Entree
OLD FASHION MEATLOAF
FRIED CHICKEN
CHOICE OF TWO SOUTHERN SIDES
HOMEMADE BISCUITS
Dessert
PEACH COBBLER
“Celebrating Women in Construction -Electronics-Technology”
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With our 2X-STEAM initiative, we educate youth & parents about past cultural experiences
that affect modern day issues accompanied with solutions to coping with systemic negative
conditions and exercising a plan for personal and family advancement; we coach middle and
high school students with STEM projects & exercises in after school programs; volunteer in
middle schools for at-risk youth programs to provide guidance & encouragement for positive
change. Engage in book club activities; fundraisers for other charities; and holistic wellness.
A 501(c)3: non-profit organization
A monthly showcase of African tribal art
and Orlando's local artists.
When: Last Saturday of every month, 2-8 p.m.
Phone: 407-426-7355
Email: bushman1gallery@hotmail.com
Price: free
Orlando, FL
Visit Tim at The Animal Kingdom Lodge or Mombasa & Outfitters at the
Animal Kingdom Park, Orlando Florida
“Bringing Industry in the Classroom “Bringing to CREATE” Industry in the
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Special Appreciation
Core Construction | Alumnus Curtis Sheard
Northrop Grumman | Alumna Garneisha Hibbert
Clark Construction | Alumna Felicia Jones
Strategist Consulting | Alumnus Oteman Sampson
Walbridge Aldinger | Alumnus Cranston Harris
Balfour Beatty Construction | Alumni
Charles Daniels, Veersamy Samuel, Roy Tucker
Fender Marine
FW Dodge Analytics
Doreen Kobelo, Ph.D., Construction Program Coordinator
FAMU Foundation
EL Pa-Heb Foundation
Margarette & Anthony Rodgers Family
United Trophy & Manufacturing
Triangle Reprographics
Orlando Men of Purpose, Inc.
Company C-16 Pershing Rifles
Vocalist Imani Rodgers
DJ TwanDaGuy
Students of Construction & Electronic Engineering Technology
We extend our gratitude to the Sponsors and Supporters for
your outstanding support. Together, we are
“Bringing Industry to the Classroom” to
CREATE more FAMUNITY.
Classroom “Celebrating to CREATE” Women in Construction-Electronics-Technology”
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2018 ALUMNI INDUSTRY DAY FOUNDERS
Terrence Hunt
Ray C. Long
Sherman Woodard
Curtis Sheard
Julian Parker
Oteman Delancy
Anthony Rodgers
THE STEERING COMMITTEEE
Anthony Rodgers—Balfour Beatty, Chairman
Garneisha Hibbert-Northrop Grumman, Madam Chair
Curtis Sheard—Core Construction, Co-Chair
Doreen Kobelo, Ph.D.—Construction
Antonio Soares, Ph.D.—Electronics
THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP
IEE Student Chapter
AGC Student Chapter
THE FACULTY & STAFF
Andrew Chin, Interim Dean
Yves Anglade, Ph.D.. Assoc. Dean Eng. Tech
Felicia Parker, ET Office Manager
Doreen Kobelo, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Rabbani Muhammad, AIA
David Akinsanya
Benham Shadravan, Ph.D.
Thomas Bellarmine, Ph.D., PE
Antonio Soares, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Leon Prosper, MSEE