Dudley Berger
Dudley Berger was the Chief Engineer at Minnesota State University from 1998-2007. He was in charge of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy management at the University. To get more information about Dudley and hear his comments select his picture at the right.
Steve Ardolf
Steve Ardolf is the new, current chief engineer of the plant. He originally joined the Navy in 1981 and through years of experience he became the new chief engineer. Steve follows the same tasks that Dudley does, which are being in charge of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy management within the University.
Paul Corcoran
Paul Corcoran started working for the university as a mechanical engineering student. After being a project manager for several years, he received a promotion to Physical Plant Director. Paul is in charge of grounds, engineering, plumbing and steam fitting, and building maintenance. Physical plant takes care of all building needs, except for custodial requirements. To get more information about Paul and hear his comments, select his picture at the right.
Jeff Rendler
Jeff Rendler started working in the Navy as a boiler operator. After leaving the navy he continued as a boiler inspector at a hospital and then finally IBM. Jeff was able to begin his position as a boiler inspector for the State of Minnesota from his variety of boiler experience. He is responsible for inspecting the boilers for leaks, crack, and various other problems. To get more information about Jeff and hear his comments, select his picture at the right.
Sharon Kvamme
Sharon Kvamme started working on the Engaged in Thermodynamics - Textbook Supplement the summer of 2006. She graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Minnesota State University Mankato in May 2007. Her duties included researching the equipment and conducting interviews. Sharon is currently working for B2E Consulting Engineers, and plans to attend graduate school. Sharon was an ASME officer and member of the McNair program.
Brian Weninger
Brian Weninger started working on the Engaged in Thermodynamics - Textbook Supplement the summer of 2006. He graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Minnesota State University Mankato in May 2007. His duties included researching the equipment and web design. Brian is pursuing a masters degree at MSU, doing research in radiant cooling panels. To listen to Brian's comments about his experience, select his picture at the right.
Jess Boardman
Jess Boardman started working on the Engaged in Thermodynamics - Textbook Supplement the spring of 2006. He graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Minnesota State University Mankato in May 2007. Jess started researching the equipment. To listen to Jess's comments about his experience, select his picture at the right. Jess interned at McNeilus in the summer of 2006 and was the ASHRAE president. In the summer of 2007 Jess received a full-time position at McNeilus.
Mike Ostendorf
Mike Ostendorf started working on the Engaged in Thermodynamics – Textbook Supplement in the summer of 2007. He is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Minnesota State University, Mankato and will graduate in May 2008. Mike’s responsibilities include adding content and formatting the webpage, creating and solving Engaged in Thermodynamics problems, and researching equipment in the plant. Mike is an ASME officer and a member of ASHRAE
Scott Cray
Scott Cray started working on the Engaged in Thermodynamics – Textbook Supplement in the summer of 2007. He is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Minnesota State University, Mankato and will graduate in May 2008. Scott’s responsibilities include designing and solving Engaged in Thermodynamics problems, adding content to the webpage, as well as equipment research in the plant.
Boby Azarbod
Boby Azarbod began working on the textbook supplement in the summer of 2008. He is currently finishing his final year in mechanical engineering for his undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Boby's tasks included upkeep of the website, equipment research within the plant, and solving Engaged in Thermodynamics problems.
