2007 IEEE Annual Election

DONALD G. DUNN
(Nominated by Region 5)

Consulting Engineer
Aramco Services Company
Houston, Texas, USA
www.donalddunn.com

Donald G. Dunn received a BSEE, in 1991 from Prairie View A&M University.  He was employed by Diamond Shamrock from 1992 to 1998 as an IEA & Control Systems Engineer. From 1998 to 2006 he was employed by Lyondell Chemicals as a Principal IEA & Controls Engineer at the Channelview Complex.  Since 2006, he has been employed by Aramco Services Company as a Consulting Engineer.  He is currently a senior member of both the IEEE (20 year member) and ISA.  He has authored numerous technical papers within the IEEE and has been an invited author and presenter at various professional forums.  He held numerous leadership positions within the IEEE and the ISA since 1996.  He is a member of the IEEE Standards Association, IEEE 1242 Working Group and ISA Standards Committees SP3, SP5.6, & SP60.  In addition, he is the chairman of ISA Standards Committee SP18 and IEEE P1714.

IEEE Activities – (S’88-M’92-SM’99) COMMITTEES/BOARDS:   Educational Activities Board (EAB), CPEC, 2006-07; Admission and Advancement Committee, Member, 2006-07; RAB Representative to EAB, 2006; Membership Development Committee, Member, 2006; Conference Strategic Planning Committee, Member, 2005-07; EAB-SEOC, 2004-07; Standards: Working Group IEEE P1714, Chairman, 2006; Standards Association, Member, 2000-07; Working Group IEEE 1242-1999, Member, 2000-07. REGION: Region 5: Conference Committee, Chair, 2006-07; South Area, Chair, 2004-05; Education/Technical Activities, Chair, 2002-03; Executive Committee, Member, 2002-07.  SECTIONS: Houston Section: Chair, 2006, 2001-02; Past Chair, 2003; Vice Chair, 2000; Secretary, 2000; Treasurer, 1999; Member, 1995-2007; Panhandle Section: Member, 1991-95.  SOCIETIES: Control Systems Society (CS), Member, 1994-2007; Power Engineering Society (PES), Member, 1994-2007; Industry Applications Society (IAS): Member, 1994-2007; Education Department, 2007; IAS PCIC (Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee): Chair, 2005-07; Vice Chair, 2004-05; Secretary, 2002-03; IAS PCIC Young Engineers Development Subcommittee: Chair, 2000-01; Vice Chair, 1998-99; Secretary, 1996-97; IAS Inter-Society Cooperation Committee, Member, 2005-07; Chemical Subcommittee, 1999-2007; General Program Subcommittee, 1994-2007; Papers Review Subcommittee, 1994-2007; Tutorials Subcommittee, 1994-2007; Transportation Subcommittee, 1994-2007; Standards Subcommittee, 1996-2007.  CONFERENCE: Fiftieth IEEE Industry Application Society Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee (PCIC), Technical Program Committee, Chairman, Houston, Texas, 2003; IEEE Region 5 Annual Conference, Vice-Chairman, Houston, Texas, 2002.  AWARD: IEEE Third Millennium Medal, 2000.

IEEE Accomplishments – During 20 years of IEEE membership, I have held many leadership positions. I have contributed to conferences, publications, standards, membership, sections, and chapters.

As an IEEE volunteer I have had the opportunity to be active within both of IEEE’s two major boards (TAB and RAB).  I have been an active member within IAS PCIC (1994) and now serve as the Education Department Chairman.  Since 1999, I have actively volunteered on the Houston Section Executive Committee as Chairman in 2001-2002 and again in 2006.  I have also had the opportunity to serve in numerous capacities on the Region 5 ExCom since 2002 and other IEEE board positions since 2004.  I have been active in Standards for many years and chair of P1714.  I have (co)authored over twenty papers within the IEEE and other professional organizations and have been a frequent invited presenter.  

My leadership involvement within the Houston Section, Region 5 and IAS PCIC has contributed to increased value to the individual member.  This, along with a successful track record of building consensus on technical, professional, educational, and organizational issues, provides me with a unique perspective and the ability to achieve the goals and objectives necessary to lead Region 5.    

Statement – The IEEE is the preeminent Professional Society in the World with members representing most countries.  Within Region 5 we have many dedicated volunteers who spend countless time providing support to members.  Members are the lifeblood of the IEEE, yet too often our leadership pursues directives and forgets to ask a fundamental question: Does this add value to the members?  

During my tenure within the Houston Section, IAS Board and EAB, I have made “ adding value to membership ” my central theme.  As your Region 5 Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect, that will be the driving force behind my goals and objectives.

I believe that building consensus is the only way to achieve common objectives and accomplish our goals.  I have been a committed IEEE volunteer for most of my twenty year membership.  This provides a unique perspective on the opportunities within the IEEE due to this experience within TAB, RAB, EAB and Standards.  Through this wide berth of experience I can represent you the member on the IEEE Board of Directors and ensure that we “ add value to your membership ”.

STUART A. LONG, P.E.
(Nominated by Region 5)

Professor and Associate Dean
University of Houston
Houston, Texas, USA
www2.egr.uh.edu/~long/

Stuart Long received the B.A. and M.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and the Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard University.  He worked previously at Collins Radio, General Dynamics, and the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories, and is now Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Houston after serving 14 years as Chair of the ECE Department.

Dr. Long teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate level classes in applied electromagnetics and his research interests include antenna design and wireless systems.  He has been recognized for both his teaching and research, winning the University Teaching Excellence Award, University Alumni Outstanding Faculty Award, and the Fluor-Daniel Award.  He has authored over 60 technical papers and 100 research presentations, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Commission B of URSI.  He is a registered Professional Engineer and a member of the MTT, AP, and Education Societies.

IEEE Activities – (S’72-M’74-SM’80-F’91)  COMMITTEES/BOARDS:   Board of Directors, Division IV Director, 2005-06; Audit Committee, 2005-07; Educational Activities Board, 2007; Publications Services and Products Board, 1998-2003; Technical Activities Board: Member, 1996-99; Magazines, Chair, 1997-99; TAB Periodicals Review, 1997-99; TAB/PSPB Meetings & Services, 2003; TAB/PSPB Conferences Committee, 2003-04; Women in Engineering Committee, 2002-05; Fellow Committee: Vice Chair, 2003; Member, 2002-07; Spectrum , Editorial Board, 1999-2005; RAB/TAB Section Chapter Support Committee, Member, 2005-06.  SOCIETY:  Antennas and Propagation:  President, 1996; Vice President, 1995; Administrative Committee, 1989-91, 1981-83; National Meetings, Coordinator, 1988-2007; Meetings Committee, 1980-2006; Chair, 1980-88, 2002-03; Awards Committee, 1989-2006; Nominations Committee, 1997; Past Presidents Committee, 1997-2003; Chair, 1997.  REGION: Region 5: Executive Committee, Society Liaison, 2005-06.  SECTION: Houston: University Education Committee, Chair, 1976-80.  CHAPTER: Houston Joint Chapter on Antennas, Microwaves, Magnetics and Electron Devices:  Chair, 1976-89.  STUDENT BRANCH:  University of Houston, Counselor, 1975-77.  CONFERENCES:   AP-S International Symposium: Local Arrangements, Chair, 2002; Chair/Organizer, 1983; AP-S/MTT International Symposium, Steering Committee, 1990; Frontiers in Education Conference, Auxiliary Program Chair, 1980.  AWARDS:   AP-S Distinguished Lecturer, 1992-94; Third Millennium Medal, 2000.

IEEE Accomplishments – I served as Society Liaison on the Region 5 Executive Committee and opened up lines of communications to societies to facilitate greater interaction between Technical Activities (TAB) and Regional Activities (RAB) and with local Chapters.

I was TAB Magazine Chair during the time that several societies began the move from newsletters to magazines.  Their strong magazine presence today illustrates the success of those activities.

I have been AP-S Meetings Coordinator for a number of years over which attendance has doubled and revenue from conferences has increased even more dramatically.

I was a member of the initial Periodicals Review Committee at the time that new rules and standards were being implemented.  These efforts have resulted in higher quality publications across the Institute.

I have served on the Audit Committee recently at the time of many entities moving to concentration banking and the installation of more comprehensive monitoring of monetary accounts.  This has resulted in better financial practices throughout IEEE.

While a member of the Educational Activities Board, I have concentrated on pre-university activities and the development of new Expert Now modules which benefit all members through on-line continuing education.

Statement – Previous IEEE experience at the Section, Chapter, Society, Conference, Region, and Institute levels will enable me to serve as an effective member of the Board of Directors.  I have direct experience with regional activities, technical activities, publications and products, educational activities, student branches, and the Board of Directors.   If elected, I will focus on:

• supporting the expansion of activities for all Region 5 sections
• adding more IEEE services for the direct benefit of all members
• increasing the number of active members and providing greater recognition of section leaders
• enhancing the image of engineering as seen by the general public and promoting career opportunities to students
• expanding the cooperative efforts between Region 5 and other regions as well as with the technical entities within IEEE
• assuring the financial viability of both the Institute and the sections

SANDRA (CANDY) L. ROBINSON
(Nominated by Region 5)

Senior Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
www.candyrobinson.org

Candy Robinson received a BSEE degree from the University of Texas at Austin (1977), an MSCS degree from the University of California at Davis (1986), and an MBA in Engineering and Technology Management from the University of Dallas (1999). She is currently a staff Software Engineer for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, assigned to the F-22 program. She worked as a design and software engineer for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory, and for the Boeing Company.  She has published papers at the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and for the SWE National Convention. She is a regional SWE Leadership Coach, Toastmaster, Big Sister, member of ACM, Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), and Life member of SWE. She has served in many career guidance activities, including MathCounts, Girl Scout badge workshops, science fair judging, career fair presentations, Expanding Your Horizons conference chair and presenter, and Future Cities judge.

IEEE Activities – (S’76-M’99-SM’03) REGION: Region 5: South Area, Chair, 2006-07; Women in Engineering Coordinator, 2004-05.  SECTION: Dallas Section: Chair, 2002-03; Vice Chair, 2001-02; Treasurer, 2000-01; Secretary, 1999-2000.  CHAPTER: Computer Society Dallas Chapter: Chair, 1998-99; Program Chair, 1997-98.  AWARDS: Regional Activities Board Achievement Award, 2005; Region 5 Outstanding Member Award, 2003; Outstanding Service Award, Computer Society Dallas Chapter, 1998.

IEEE Accomplishments – I began my IEEE service as the program chair of the Dallas Section Computer Society Chapter (1997-98). I then led the chapter as Chair (1998-99). In 1998, I was awarded Outstanding Service Award for my Computer Society service. I served on the Dallas Executive Committee as Secretary (1999-2000), Treasurer (2000-01), Vice Chair (2001-02), and Chair (2002-03). I started the Government Relations Committee for this Section. I was awarded the Region 5 Outstanding Member Award in 2003. I served as the first Women in Engineering Coordinator for Region 5 (2004-05). I earned the Regional Activities Board Achievement Award as a result of my efforts in this position, where I started a listserv for Region 5 women engineers, and strived to improve communications among this group. I then served as South Area Chair (2006-07). I headed a local host committee for the first Region 5 conference for training engineers to work with teachers in Teacher-in-Service programs for the purpose of technology transfer and engineering involvement with local school systems. I have been actively involved as a judge for several years at the Fort Worth Future Cities competition for middle schools, which is co-sponsored by both the Dallas and Fort Worth IEEE Sections.

Statement – We have a vibrant Region, with the potential to be even better. We need to gain new members and retain the ones we have. By providing the services our members need, and encouraging more of our members to be actively involved, we can achieve high expectations.

We must utilize technology to ensure our Section leaders are properly trained, and our Area Chairs must keep a finger on the pulse of each Section in their area in order to best meet the needs of their area. With proper communication and focus, all Sections will become stronger and more effective.

It is the job of the leadership to help our members find their niche in IEEE. Whether serving as volunteers in government relations, career guidance efforts, or planning seminars, there is a place for everyone to grow professionally and become a part of our success.

In order to move the Region forward, we must all work together to achieve our strategic vision and mission. I look forward to serving the Region as Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect in 2007-2008.