Two Engineering Technology Faculty Retire this Spring

Monday, April 25, 2016

Two long-time members of Engineering Technology, Bill Holloway and Dr. Dana Hobson, are retiring this spring. 

Bill Holloway, senior research engineer, received his bachelor's degree from OSU in electronics and computer technology in 1974. After his three years in the Navy, he has worked at OSU for 38 years.  He was originally hired by OSU as an electronic technician and was eventually promoted to senior research engineer at the electronics lab.  The lab was under contract with the Air Force geophysics lab and provided telemetry systems and launch support for their sub-orbital rocket and balloon programs. One of the most memorable experiences Holloway had during his time with the lab was his participation on the launch team to Ft. Yukon, Alaska in the Arctic Circle to observe auroras, and to Antarctica for three weeks to launch a gamma ray telescope on a high altitude balloon to collect data on a supernova. Looking back at his career, Holloway states, “I have been mentored by and worked with the best of faculty, staff and students, and it is to these people I owe a successful career.”

Dana Hobson arrived at OSU in 1996 to join the CMT faculty.  Before joining OSU, he earned a bachelor's of science in physics from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan. in 1969, a master’s degree in physics from Kansas State University in 1971 and then began his career in construction. After working for and co-founding companies, he became a professor at OSU. In addition to teaching at OSU, he has been involved in consulting and outreach. He is one of twenty-four CMT professors who teach at the International Training Center in Las Vegas for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He is also active in advising student organizations, including the student professional organization, Construction Management Society, and the construction honor society, Sigma Lambda Chi. Looking at his time here, he states, “I am very pleased with the career I have had at OSU. I have seen Engineering Technology grow and transform over the years and I leave with pleasant thoughts and memories.”