Executive
The Executive Office is the link between the ABET Board of Directors, ABET constituencies, and the ABET Headquarters staff. The Executive Office implements policies, initiatives, and strategic plans of the ABET Board and provides professional staff support to the volunteer workforce. The Executive Office also oversees international agreements such as Memoranda of Understanding, Mutual Recognition Agreements, and general inquiries relating to international activities (not including accreditation outside the United States).
Executive Director
Michael K.J. Milligan, Ph.D., P.E., MBA
Senior Assistant to the Executive Director
Vincent A. Fields, Sr., MBA
International Relations Manager
Daniela Iacona
Accreditation
The Accreditation Department supports 2,000+ volunteers implementing ABET accreditation policies and processes for over 3,100 programs at more than 660 colleges and universities in 23 countries worldwide. The Accreditation Department also supports the development of national accreditation systems outside of the U.S.
Managing Director, Accreditation and Chief Information Officer
Joseph L. Sussman, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Accreditation Operations
Maryanne Weiss, MS
Accreditation Manager
Ellen L. Stokes
International Accreditation Specialist
Sherri H. Hersh, MS
Assistant to the Managing Director, Accreditation and Chief Information Officer
Beth C. Mundy
Applied Science Accreditation Commission
Adjunct Accreditation Director, Applied Science
Amanda Reid, JD
Accreditation Assistant
Bryna R. Ashley
Computing Accreditation Commission
Adjunct Accreditation Director, Computing
Art L. Price, Ph.D.
Accreditation Assistant
Norma A. Belton
Engineering Accreditation Commission
Adjunct Accreditation Director, Engineering
M. Dayne Aldridge, Sc.D., P.E.
Accreditation Assistant
Stephanie R. Lowry
Technology Accreditation Commission
Adjunct Accreditation Director, Technology
Frank Hart, P.E., P.S.
Accreditation Assistant
Bryna R. Ashley
Information Management
The Information Management Department supports information technology resources for both volunteers and staff.
Information Management Director
Marty A. Flanigan
Senior Software Applications Developer
Hwan-Kyung Chung, MS
Communications and Society Relations
The Communications and Society Relations Department is responsible for external communications, event marketing, publications, web site, social media, and media relations.
Managing Director, Communications and Society Relations
Charles W. Hickman, MA
Web Content Manager
Kate Bronislawski, MPA
Senior Communications Specialist
Keryl M. Cryer, MA
Communications and Marketing Manager
Erika A. Williams, MA
Professional Services
The Professional Services Department is responsible for ensuring the quality training of program evaluators, partnering with faculty and industry to conduct robust technical education research, and providing educational opportunities worldwide on sustainable assessment processes for program continual improvement.
Events offered by the Professional Services Department include the ABET Symposium, the Institute for the Development of Assessment Leadership (IDEAL), and Program Assessment Workshops.
Managing Director, Professional Services
Ashley Ater Kranov, Ph.D.
Adjunct Director, Training
Michael S. Leonard, Ph.D., P.E.
Adjunct Director, Educational Research and Assessment
James N. Warnock, Ph.D.
Educational Research and Assessment Manager
Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D.
Training Manager
Jorge E. Higbie, MA
Planning and Operations
The Planning and Operations Department supports the overall operations of ABET for both professional staff and the volunteer workforce, including general administration, human resources, event planning, and accounting and finance.
Managing Director, Planning & Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Lance K. Hoboy, MBA, CAE
Human Resources Manager
Rachelle R. Daucher, MS
Meeting and Events Planner
Hope M. Joseph-Nelson
Finance and Accounting
Accounting Director
Jessica A. Silwick
Staff Accountant
Kim Turner
Accounting Specialist
LaTasha D. McKinney