The American Society for Quality, an international organization promoting quality management and continuous improvement, has approved a Student Chapter (Branch) of the American Society for Quality at Michigan Tech.
We are the first chapter in Section 1014 representing northern lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The founding membership has 17 student members. The major objectives of the chapter are to promote professional certification, foster a culture of lifelong learning and to connect students with chapters across the country as they transition from student life to their chosen careers.
We are especially thankful to Lisa (Gippert) Smith ’98 (ME) for her work in getting the chapter established. We are also thankful to Don Brecken and Nicole O’Reilly from American Society for Quality, Milwaukee. Three of the 17 members have completed the ASQ Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. There are several more who will take the exam in May 2018.
The founding officers are
Stephen Butina, President
- Management major with a concentration in Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Hometown: Painesdale, MI
Tim Bart, Vice President
- Engineering management major
- Hometown: Brighton, MI
Kelby Chrivia, Treasurer
- Engineering management major
- Hometown: Hale, MI
Gabriela Mayorga, Secretary
- Engineering management major
- Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Dana M. Johnson (SBE) is the advisor for the organization. She is a Senior Member of ASQ.
In the Fall semester, the organization will actively begin recruitment of students. The organization is open to all students including undergraduate and graduate students. Any interested students should contact Stephen Butina or Dana Johnson.