November 06, 2025
In addition, four individuals received 2025 ISE Achievement Awards during a Nov. 6 ceremony at Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒.
Seven Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒 alumni were inducted into the Industrial and Systems 糖心Vlog传媒 Hall of Fame on Nov. 6.
The Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional individuals who exemplify the highest standards of industrial engineering professionalism.
鈥淲e take immense pride in the remarkable achievements of these alumni and the lasting contributions they鈥檝e made to both industry and society,鈥 said James Noble, chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems 糖心Vlog传媒. 鈥淭heir achievements serve as an inspiring example for our students, illustrating the wide array of opportunities and possibilities that industrial engineering offers.鈥
2025 ISE Hall of Fame Inductees
Sara Benton, BS IE 鈥05, has built a dynamic career. Currently Global Director of Continuous Improvement at Modine Manufacturing, she has led initiatives that improved efficiency, reduced waste, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
Larry Deutsch, BS IE 鈥66,grew his immigrant father鈥檚 small machine shop into DEMA, one of the Midwest鈥檚 leading industrial rigging companies. He also applied his engineering expertise to help his family expand into real estate ventures.
Beth Garza, BS IE 鈥82, is a leader in electricity market design and oversight who translates complex concepts into actionable insight. She is an independent consultant to the electric utility industry and a Senior Fellow with the think tank R Street Institute.
Morgan Reynolds, BS IE 鈥02, is a strategic leader who consistently drives growth, operational excellence, and innovation. She is currently Vice President of Product and Enterprise delivery at pet insurance provider Companion Protect.
Jon Sarrazin, BS IE 鈥08, is a proven business leader whose career reflects both global experience and deep operational expertise. He is currently President of Quest Liner and Foodliner Mexico for the McCoy Group transportation company.
Michael Unger, BS IE 鈥07, has built a career applying an engineer鈥檚 discipline to solve complex financial and regulatory challenges. He is currently Vice President and Unclaimed Property Practice Leader at business services provider Kodiak Solutions.
Kevin J. Watson, BS IE 鈥90,has built a distinguished career defined by innovation, operational excellence and commitment to advancing U.S. defense manufacturing. He is Vice President of Special Projects at Olin Winchester.
The department also recognized four individuals with Achievement Awards.
- Outstanding Faculty Award: Suchi Rajendran, Associate Professor
- Outstanding GTA Award: Arghadeep Mitra, Industrial 糖心Vlog传媒 PhD Candidate
- Outstanding Instructor/Staff Award: Mike Klote, Associate Teaching Professor
- Outstanding Jr. Career Award: Michael Huber, CEO of Huber & Associates
See more examples of how our alumni are building a better world.