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College of Engineering (Thomas) The Richard Greenwood Thomas Engineering Scholarship Endowment was established in December 19, 1994. It was created by Alice Taylor Thomas in memory of her husband, Mr. Thomas was an alumnus of NC State, graduating in 1936 with a bachelor’s degree in Physics. He was a member of the ROTC at NC State. Thomas was made Commander of Civilian Conservation Corp., which was a government sponsored program to give employment to young men who had dropped out of school at an early age. After this, Mr. Thomas joined the Army.

He was sent to the South Pacific to fight in WWII in 1942. When he returned, he was assigned to the Guided Missiles Course and spent the remainder of his career in long range planning and execution of space travel and guided missiles. Colonel Henry Kendall Katherine Kerr Kendall established, through her estate, an endowed scholarship in loving memory of her husband, Colonel Henry E. Kendall a member of the Class of 1926.

The scholarship will be available to students in any curriculum and NC State and will be based on financial need with academic merit as the second selection criteria. Henry Eli Kendall was a native of Shelby, North Carolina and graduated with a degree in civil engineering from NC State in 1926. He was president of the Student Body his senior year and was very active in extra-curricular activities while at State. His interests included football and baseball and he served three years as the assistant manager of the Wolfpack baseball team. After graduation, Henry took a job with a contractor in Danville, Virginia for four years.

He spent the next six years with Dibrell Brothers, Inc. A tobacco exporter, and was the assistant office manager in their Shanghai, China office. Prior to entering the Army at the start of World War II he served as director of the Division of Plant Operations of North Carolina State School Commission. During World War II he was assigned to the Corp of Engineers and served in the European Theater of Operations for twenty months and in the Asiatic Pacific Theater for eight months.

He advanced to the rank of Lieutenant colonel before leaving active duty in 1946. On July 1, 1946 he was named chairman of the State Employment Security Commission, a position that he held with distinction until his retirement in 1973. The State of North Carolina honored Col. Kendall’s distinguished service by naming the former Rex Hospital complex at the corner of St. Mary’s Street and Wade Avenue in his memory in 1984.

The Kendall Complex houses the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. He was actively involved in the Raleigh community and with the NC State Alumni Association. In 1949 he was elected president of the Alumni Association and also served as the Chairman of the Executive Committee. His other civic involvements were with the Lions Club, American Legion, NC Society of Engineers, and the Raleigh Engineers Club. He and his wife, the former Katherine Kerr, were members of the White Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Kendall was also an avid stamp collector and amassed an outstanding collection of British and Oriental stamps over his lifetime. His collection was sold at auction in Philadelphia after his death. Colonel Kendall passed away in 1981 and Mrs.

Kendall passed away in 1997. Their legacy of commitment to their community and higher education will life on through the Colonel Henry E. Kendall Scholarship at NC State and the Katherine Kerr Kendall Scholarship at Meredith College. Coutcher ROTC Scholarship Tim Hughes and Gail Coutcher Hughes were both the first in their immediate families to graduate from college, and they are ardent believers in the power of education to transform lives. They also believe that philanthropy is a strategy to create legacies. The Dan and Lois Coutcher Scholarship for Navy and Marine Corps ROTC honors Gail’s brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Lois Coutcher. Dan Coutcher served in collegiate and ROTC ministries for forty years and, in 2004, came to NC State’s ROTC program.

Dan was a confidant to hundreds of ROTC cadets and faculty as their dedicated chaplain. They were drawn to his self-discipline, sense of humor, directness, and, above all, his faith. He was a man of integrity who humbly offered critical emotional and moral support while providing insightful guidance in their daily lives. Dan won their trust and hearts and presented them with hand-crafted gear trees upon commissioning. He loved his family dearly and remained devoted and loving to his wife, Lois, during their forty-one years of marriage. Dan passed away in September of 2015 and is greatly missed by all who knew him.

The 2016 creation of the Dan and Lois Coutcher Scholarship for Navy and Marine Corps ROTC will create a lasting legacy honoring both the service and commitment of the Coutcher family to the ROTC program at NC State and will encourage future students to pursue military careers in service to their country. Simpson, Jr.('81) and Michael M. Simpson ('82) David B. Simpson, Jr.(‘81) and Michael M.

Simpson (’82) earned Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degrees from North Carolina State University. Upon graduation both of the Simpson brothers entered the work force acquiring positions at separate firms focusing on different aspects of Civil Engineering. After many years spent working in the private sector, both brothers decided it was time to bring their experience, knowledge, and work ethics to their own Structural Engineering firms.

In 1999, Michael M. Simpson & Associates ( MMSA) was incorporated in Greenville, SC. In 2004, Simpson Engineers & Associates ( SEA) was incorporated by David in Raleigh, NC. Throughout the years, both brothers have maintained relationships with the NCSU Alumni Association and the faculty and staff in the NCSU College of Engineering. As SEA has grown over the years, David continues to strengthen his relationship with NC State. He has provided an intemship to a PhD candidate within the Civil Engineering department who matched the needs of current real world projects.

This inten is now a full-time employee with Simpson Engineers & Associates. Simpson Scholarship has been established for two reErsons: To honor the tireless efforts made by the parents of two brothers who are now NCSU alumni, David B. And Michael M.

For years David B. Worked long and hard to make sure that their two sons not only attend one of the best educational institutions available within North Carolina, but do so without having to pay back student loans.

The Simpson brothers have experienced a great degree of success over the years since graduating from NC State. They know that part of their success was being placed in an environment where the only focus before them was to fulfill the demands of their curriculum’s. It was the sacrifices of their parents that allowed the Simpson brothers to focus on their academic studies. The scholarship has also been established in order to help cement a vehicle of support to those students within the Civil Engineering department who may not have the type of grades which earn academic recognition, but have the discipline and fortitude to persevere through the curriculum despite their economic situations. While the Simpson brothers did not always earn top honors, they had an unrelenting drive to complete tasks and succeed. Not having to focus on the financial aspect allowed the Simpson brothers to turn their energy towards academic tasks.

It is the belief of the Simpson brothers that it is important to embrace and provide financial support opportunities to students who have similar educational experiences and academic challenges along the way. David Dove David W. Dove was awarded a BS in Aerospace Engineering from NC State in 1969 and later received a master’s degree from MIT in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a M.B.A.

From Boston University. He was elected to the partnership of Harbridge House, a Boston-area management consulting and research firm in record time – 3+ years — and started his own consulting group at age 34, growing the firm to 100 consultants in 7 offices.

In 2005, he sold the business to Hitachi, becoming the Managing Vice President of their Financial Services and Strategy practices. He brought his 30 years of payments and retail financial services industry experience to Cardtronics in 2013, having served the company as a strategy consultant since 2009 as part of his role as Managing General Partner of Dove Capital Partners LLC. As President – North American Business Group for Cardtronics, David Dove leads Cardtronics’ North American division, driving growth for the company through its businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In his role, Mr. Dove is responsible for profit and loss management and directs the development and execution of strategic growth initiatives. Dove was inducted into the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hall of Fame at NC State to celebrate his accomplishments.

David Pearsall My father established the scholarship in 1993. He had grown up in the small town of Rocky Point, about 20 miles north of Wilmington, where his father had a general store. My father graduated from NC State in engineering in 1940. He became an aeronautical engineer in the Air Force and was on the team that designed the X-1, the first plane to fly faster than sound. He later worked with rockets and early guided missiles.

He loved to fly. When I was young we lived in Germany and later France where my father worked. My parents later moved to Los Angeles, but finally came back to NC toward the end of their lives. My father loved NC State and the field of engineering. He valued education, and he wanted to give something back to the young people of eastern NC.

For these reasons he established scholarships at NC State (engineering), UNC-W (liberal arts), Cape Fear Community College (non baccalaureate degree), and ECU (German language study abroad). My parents got pleasure from giving these scholarships, and I have enjoyed my involvement since then. Dean and Mrs.

Durward Bateman Dean Bateman served as Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University for over 12 years and spent a total of almost 40 years in higher education. A native of Chowan County, North Carolina, Dean Bateman received a B.S. Degree in Botany from NC State in 1956, and the M.S. Degrees in Plant Pathology from Cornell University in 1958 and 1960, respectively. In 1979, Dean Bateman returned to NC State as Director of the NC Agricultural Research Service and Associate Dean of the College. He is married to the former Shirley Byrum and they have three daughters. Dean Bateman’s cooperative spirit and strong leadership led to many advancements and accomplishments for the College, as well as, providing a lifetime of devotion to agriculture and the life sciences.

In 1996, he received the prestigious “Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award” presented by the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation. The Bateman Scholarship provides scholarship funding for the Thomas Jefferson Scholars Program in the College which was established in 1985 and has more than 40 student participants annually. Doug & Whitney Yates Earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from NC State gave me the foundation to grow a small engine shop into a world-class facility that proudly provides racing engines for Ford Performance. It is our conviction that you will be able to further your education, your career, and reach goals that may have once seemed unobtainable. The Doug and Whitney Yates Scholarship fund gives us the opportunity to make a meaningful and tangible impact on the life of students. It has always been a deep passion of ours to assist students with their commitment to making a significant impression on their schools and communities.

Fountain II Established by Mrs. Maxine Fountain (now deceased) in memory of her husband Dr. Fountain, a professor of English and Engineering at NC State for 46 years. Fountain was a recipient of the Watauga Medal, the university’s highest non-academic honor. He was recognized for initiating the first formal observance of the university’s Founder’s Day, for writing the lyrics to the university’s alma mater, and for his contributions and interest in the university’s history. Fountain Scholarship provides support to English undergraduates.

Cornwell, a native of Chester County, SC, received his BS degree in Animal Science from Clemson University and his MS and PhD degrees in Animal Science from Louisiana State University. He came to NC State in 1978 as an Assistant Professor in Animal Science. Promoted through the ranks, he also served as Undergraduate Coordinator and Coordinator of Advising in Animal Science and during his last ten years before retiring in 2007, he served as Associate Director of Academic Programs and Director of the Agricultural Institute.

He was instrumental in the development of the horse teaching programs and the development of the Equine Educational Unit. He was nominated to the NC State Academic of Outstanding Teachers in 1981 and has been honored with several teaching awards including the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award and the Board of Governors Teaching Award of Excellence. Sykes created this scholarship in an effort to show their love and appreciation for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. Larry Sykes, a native of Franklin County, North Carolina, was the Director of Agricultural Programs for Philip Morris, USA, for many years.

He has three degrees from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State, his BS in 1966, his MS in 1968, and his PhD in 1971. In addition, he served as not only President of the North Carolina Tobacco Foundation, Inc., but in various other roles, including being a member of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina State University Alumni Association.

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Myers Former Executive Chairman, Garrett Aviation Services Former Chairman, Tru-Circle Corporation During the past ten years Mr. Myers was Executive Chairman of Garrett Aviation Services and Chairman of Tru-Circle Corporation. Both companies were private equity companies sponsored by various equity funds. Prior to that, until October 1993, he was President and CEO of Thiokol Corporation. Before holding that position, he served as president and chief operating officer responsible for all Thiokol's rocket motor divisions and their fastening systems company, Huck International. Thiokol's total revenues are in excess of $1 billion per year.

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Myers came to Thiokol from Textron Corporation, turbine and piston engine companies, Textron Lycoming. He was president of the $1 billion manufacturer of engines for general aviation, commercial aviation, helicopters, landing craft and main battle tanks. During his twelve year tenure, Mr. Myers led the company from $250 million in sales to $1 billion, with significant international penetration. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Mr. Myers joined General Electric. In his more than eighteen years with General Electric he managed varying sized manufacturing and quality operations in aircraft engines and medical diagnostic equipment.

He left General Electric in 1978 to join Technicare Diagnostics as vice president and general manager of the Nuclear Scanner Division. Myers is active in many professional organizations. He is currently a Director of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. For eight years in the 1990's, he was a Director of Iomega Corporation. He is a past national chair of the American Defense Preparedness Association and in 1984, was awarded the Individual Award Certificate of Outstanding Achievement (Lindbergh Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America) for significant contributions to the material readiness of United States Army Aviation. He received the Silver Knight of Management Award for leadership in business and industry; was the recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award in 1995 from Penn State; and he and his wife Brenda have scholarship endowments in the College of Engineering to assist students.

John and Brenda, have one married son, three married daughters, and ten grandchildren. They split their time between Florida and Cape Cod.