engineering entrepreneurs industry

October 9, 2006 Donovan Moxey

Donovan Moxey is a proven business executive and technologist with a strong background in electrical engineering, microelectronics, and materials science. He is an experienced entrepreneur with more than ten years of experience working in the technology industry including new business start-ups, funded technology research, and a large multi-national firm. Moxey is currently CEO of Interactive Multimedia Solutions, Inc, a multimedia software and IT solutions company focused on developing and delivering innovative software solutions that allow for the seamless integration of interactive animated talking digital characters. In addition, Moxey was a co-founder of LIPSinc, a technology start-up focused on delivering animation applications and solutions to a number of market segments including entertainment and gaming and interactive learning. He has received a number of recognitions and awards for his leadership in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. These include the Council for Entrepreneurial Development CED Chairman’s Service Award in 2003, being recognized as a Business Leader in the Triangle by the Raleigh News & Observer, Moxey is a founding member of the North Carolina Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, an organization of business leaders who shape public policy to benefit North Carolina entrepreneurs. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of CED and has served as a consultant for the Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac TechVenture program. Moxey holds a PhD in materials science and engineering with a concentration in electronic materials science and optoelectronic devices from North Carolina State University. He also holds MS and BS degrees in electrical engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and Tennessee State University respectively.

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October 2, 2006 Steve Yauch

Mr. Yauch is the Owner/President of Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc. CEA is a full service Electronic Contract Manufacturer serving such industries as medical, homeland security and transportation. CEA participate in all aspects of product design, development and production. Recently, the company launched an NPI (new product introduction) program to help facilitate the transition from idea to marketable product. Mr. Yauch graduated from NCSU in 1987 with a BSEE degree. Since graduation, Mr. Yauch has participated in numerous entrepreneurial startups and currently owns four companies.


Carolina Electronics Assemblers

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September 27, 2006 Roger Debo

Roger Debo
Director of HiTEC(http://demo.spencesite.com/hitec/)

Mr. Debo is the Managing Director of HiTEC (High-Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization), and is an instructor in the HiTEC course sequence and manages the course sequence and commercialization clinic. He teaches graduate students from business and technical disciplines the innovation and entrepreneurial processes necessary to transform new technology platforms into successful businesses. A team-based approach, using "real", new-to-the-world technologies and a proprietary commercialization methodology are used to provide the students with an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on commercialization experience.

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September 22, 2006 Honora Nerz Eskridge

Honora Nerz Eskridge is currently the Head, Textiles Library and Engineering Services and the Interim Associate Head of Collection Management. She has been with the NCSU Libraries since 1998, following completion of her Master's degree in Library and Information Science, which she received from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College in New York, NY.

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