OSU alumni awarded CEAT Lohmann Medal

Thursday, October 16, 2014

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University awarded three alumni with Lohmann Medals, the college’s highest honor, on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center.

The Melvin R. Lohmann Medal was established in 1991 to recognize graduates of the OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or education of engineers, architects or technologists. The medal is named after Dr. Melvin R. Lohmann, former dean (1955-1977), who led the college to national prominence.

This year’s Lohmann Medal recipients are Alan Brunacini (‘60 Fire Protection Technology), L. Decker Dawson (‘41 Civil Engineering) and Johann Demmel (‘85 Industrial Engineering and Management, M.S.).

Graduating in 1960 from OSU with an Associate’s Degree in fire protection technology, Alan Brunacini is a leader and innovator in the fire safety industry. He served as fire chief for the City of Phoenix from 1978-2006 before retiring as one of the most influential people in the field. He has authored seven books on the topic and developed an emergency scene personal and resource management systemthat’s used across the country. Brunacini has been recognized as an industry leader by the Wall Street Journal, Journal of Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service Journal and The Mesa Tribune.

 

L. Decker Dawson graduated with his civil engineering degree from OSU in 1941. He served in the United States Naval Reserve on active duty after graduation. Soon after leaving the service, he founded Dawson Geophysical Company, which has been a leader in developing subsurface mapping technology for oil and gas resources. It has been the largest geophysical company in the U.S. for more than 60 years. He has been a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists since 1948 and has served as both president and secretary-treasurer in that time. Dawson and his wife, Lou, received the Philanthropist of the Year award in 2011.

 

Johann Demmel received his master’s degree in industrial engineering and management from OSU in 1985. He worked full-time for Raytheon Company while pursuing his doctorate degree, and since 1987, has progressed through the ranks of the company. Demmel currently serves as the Capture Manager/Program Strategy Development – Advanced Missile Systems and is a certified Raytheon Six Sigma Expert. He is a fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and Tau Beta Pi.

 

Following Saturday’s ceremony, the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has recognized a total of 32 Lohmann Medal recipients.

For more information on the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at OSU, visitwww.ceat.okstate.edu.