The Mechanical Engineering Advisory Committee

The Mechanical Engineering Advisory Committee (MEAC) at Cleveland State University includes dedicated members from government, industry, and other interested local community members. The MEAC provides an effective and interactive tool between the M.E. Department and the local community.  The MEAC provides a means for the faculty and student body to interact with and learn more about the technical, business and professional needs of industry and government. The MEAC provides the department with valuable input concerning current and future trends in industry, resources for research and development, industry interfaces and exchanges, recruitment opportunities, and departmental promotion.

MEAC Vision Statement

The MEAC actively assists the Mechanical Engineering Department in preparing students to be effective and thrive as within a contemporary business environment. As stakeholders of the process, the MEAC will provide feedback on the curriculum, monitor the progress of the M.E. Department Strategic Plan implementation, and participate with both students and faculty to accomplish key deliverables.    

MEAC Primary Objectives

• To promote teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• To assist in identification, support, and review of the Senior Capstone Design projects.
• To assist in the recruitment of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.
• To advise the faculty and the undergraduate and graduate students of the professional skills expected of B.S., M.S. and Doctoral graduates hired in industry, business, and government.
• To assist the department in interactions with the Dean, faculty and the University administration, appropriate fund-raising, and promotional activities.
• To promote excellence in graduate student and faculty research.
• To assist the department in providing public service to the State of Ohio and its citizens. 

MEAC Members

David Bender

Machine R&D, Mature Product Engineering, Lincoln Electric Co. 
22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44117-1199
Email: dave_bender@lincolnelectric.com
Term: 2003-present

Roman Boychuk

Engineer III, Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems
1160 Center Road, Avon, OH 44011
Phone: 440-655-7120 
Email: roman.boychuk@clevelandwbs.com
Term: 2018-present

Jim Green

Safety & Mission Assurance Office, Nasa Glenn Research Center
Phone: 216-433-2886
Email: james.m.green@nasa.gov
Term: 2016-present 

Maria Havenhill

NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-433-3694
Mobile: 216-218-8938
Email: mariatheresa.a.havenhill@nasa.gov
Term: 2019-present

Dave Hein (retired)

MTD Products
5965 Grafton Road, Valley City, OH 44280
Email: dhein@mtdproducts.com
Term: 2018-present

Bipin Kashid

Sr. Simulation and R&D Engineer (CAE Lead), Parker Hannifin Corporation
520 Ternes Ln, Elyria, OH 44135
Phone: 440-366-1237
Email: Bipin.kashid@parker.com
Term: 2022-present 

Ward (Bud) Kinney

Vice President, Sales & Marketing, IMT Forge Group
Phone: 330-492-1887
Email: bud_kinney@hotmail.com
Term: 2011-present

Nate Molnar

Project Engineer, Rockwell Automation
1 Allen Bradley Drive, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Email: njmolnar@ra.rockwell.com
Term: 2021-present

Alexis Omilion

Director, District Energy Business Development
Corix Cleveland Thermal, 1921 Hamilton Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-894-2873
Email: Alexis.omilion@clevelandthermal.com
Term: 2023-present 

Ray Still

Lead Development Engineer, Steris
5976 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Office: 440-413-6653
Email: Ray_Still@steris.com
Term: 2021-present

Michael Sturdevant

President, Virtec Enterprises, LLC
546 Hoyt St. #8, Painesville, OH 44077
Phone: 440-669-8976
Email: sturd.virtec@gmail.com
Term: 2012-present