Candidates for Vice President of Finance


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Dr. Elliot P. Douglas is the Department Head and Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences and Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. Douglas holds a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering and a B.S. in Humanities & Engineering from MIT, as well as a Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Before his current role, he served as a faculty member in various positions at the University of Florida and worked as a Team Leader and Technical Staff Member at Los Alamos National Laboratory. 
 
Douglas has been an active leader within the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), currently serving as the PIC I Chair on the Board of Directors (2022-2025). He has held numerous leadership roles, including First Vice President and Vice President of PICs, and has contributed significantly to the Educational Research & Methods Division as both Program Chair and Best Paper Chair. Additionally, Douglas has served as Deputy Editor and Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. His leadership within the American Chemical Society, particularly in the Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Division, further underscores his extensive experience in professional organizations. 
 
Throughout his career, Douglas has been recognized for his contributions to teaching and mentoring, including being named an ASEE Fellow in 2021. He has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Educational and Research Methods Division and the University of Florida Teacher of the Year award. His induction into the UF Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars reflects his continued commitment to excellence in engineering education. 

In his leadership roles, Douglas has demonstrated a strong focus on financial stability and organizational growth. Having served on the ASEE Finance Committee, he gained a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges faced by the organization and the strategies needed for recovery. His previous experience as a Program Officer at the National Science Foundation, where he managed a $24 million portfolio, further strengthens his ability to oversee ASEE’s financial future. 
 
Douglas is also deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He has consistently implemented inclusive practices in his academic work, including mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and conducting research focused on inclusion and social justice. His participation in SafeZone training and his research on the experiences of Black engineers in industry reflect his commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment within both academic and professional spaces. 
 
If elected, Douglas will bring his extensive experience in financial management, leadership, and DEI advocacy to help guide ASEE through its next phase of growth and recovery. His unique skill set and dedication to the organization's values make him an ideal candidate to lead ASEE toward a more inclusive, transparent, and financially stable future.



Dr. Leonard J. Bohmann is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Engineering, Michigan Technological University. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton and both an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition to his academic and administrative roles, Bohmann is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, demonstrating his broad expertise in both academic and professional settings. 
 
Bohmann’s service to the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) spans several years and includes a variety of leadership positions. He has served as an ASEE ABET Program Evaluator since 2024, and his involvement with the ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Division dates back to 2007. He has contributed to the division in numerous roles, including as Chair-elect, Chair, and Past-Chair. He is currently the co-chair of the ECE Division Awards Committee. Additionally, Bohmann has authored and reviewed for multiple ASEE divisions and has played a pivotal role in organizing ASEE North Midwest Section meetings. His leadership within ASEE has been instrumental in advancing the mission of the organization. 
 
Outside of ASEE, Bohmann has contributed significantly to various professional organizations, especially in financial management. He served as Treasurer for the IEEE Education Society from 2015 to 2020 and as a Board member of IEEE’s Board of Governors from 2011 to 2024. He has also been an active participant in the Women in Engineering Proactive Network (WEPAN), including a term as Interim Treasurer. Bohmann's extensive financial experience has been complemented by his service on the Portage Lake District Library’s board, where he also held the positions of President and Treasurer. His roles in financial oversight and strategic planning have been critical in guiding these organizations through challenging financial periods. 
 
Bohmann’s academic contributions are also significant, particularly in the realm of student diversity and inclusion. As Associate Dean, he has played an active role in improving student diversity at Michigan Tech, focusing on increasing the representation of women and Hispanic students. His efforts within WEPAN reflect his ongoing commitment to enhancing gender diversity in engineering, with the goal of achieving 50% representation of women in engineering by 2050. Additionally, he has been involved with ABET, where he worked on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into accreditation standards. Through these efforts, Bohmann has demonstrated his deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. 
 
Bohmann’s contributions to ASEE and the broader engineering education community reflect a strong commitment to advancing the field through effective leadership, financial acumen, and a focus on diversity and inclusion. As he seeks to further serve ASEE, he intends to leverage his vast experience in organizational finance and governance to strengthen the society's operations, ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to support ASEE’s continued growth and success. His dedication to improving DEI across the organizations he serves aligns with his vision for a more inclusive future in engineering education.



Dr. Elliot P. Douglas is the Department Head and Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences and Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. Douglas holds a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering and a B.S. in Humanities & Engineering from MIT, as well as a Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Before his current role, he served as a faculty member in various positions at the University of Florida and worked as a Team Leader and Technical Staff Member at Los Alamos National Laboratory. 
 
Douglas has been an active leader within the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), currently serving as the PIC I Chair on the Board of Directors (2022-2025). He has held numerous leadership roles, including First Vice President and Vice President of PICs, and has contributed significantly to the Educational Research & Methods Division as both Program Chair and Best Paper Chair. Additionally, Douglas has served as Deputy Editor and Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. His leadership within the American Chemical Society, particularly in the Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Division, further underscores his extensive experience in professional organizations. 
 
Throughout his career, Douglas has been recognized for his contributions to teaching and mentoring, including being named an ASEE Fellow in 2021. He has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Educational and Research Methods Division and the University of Florida Teacher of the Year award. His induction into the UF Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars reflects his continued commitment to excellence in engineering education. 

In his leadership roles, Douglas has demonstrated a strong focus on financial stability and organizational growth. Having served on the ASEE Finance Committee, he gained a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges faced by the organization and the strategies needed for recovery. His previous experience as a Program Officer at the National Science Foundation, where he managed a $24 million portfolio, further strengthens his ability to oversee ASEE’s financial future. 
 
Douglas is also deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He has consistently implemented inclusive practices in his academic work, including mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and conducting research focused on inclusion and social justice. His participation in SafeZone training and his research on the experiences of Black engineers in industry reflect his commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment within both academic and professional spaces. 
 
If elected, Douglas will bring his extensive experience in financial management, leadership, and DEI advocacy to help guide ASEE through its next phase of growth and recovery. His unique skill set and dedication to the organization's values make him an ideal candidate to lead ASEE toward a more inclusive, transparent, and financially stable future.



Dr. Leonard J. Bohmann is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Engineering, Michigan Technological University. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton and both an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition to his academic and administrative roles, Bohmann is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, demonstrating his broad expertise in both academic and professional settings. 
 
Bohmann’s service to the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) spans several years and includes a variety of leadership positions. He has served as an ASEE ABET Program Evaluator since 2024, and his involvement with the ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Division dates back to 2007. He has contributed to the division in numerous roles, including as Chair-elect, Chair, and Past-Chair. He is currently the co-chair of the ECE Division Awards Committee. Additionally, Bohmann has authored and reviewed for multiple ASEE divisions and has played a pivotal role in organizing ASEE North Midwest Section meetings. His leadership within ASEE has been instrumental in advancing the mission of the organization. 
 
Outside of ASEE, Bohmann has contributed significantly to various professional organizations, especially in financial management. He served as Treasurer for the IEEE Education Society from 2015 to 2020 and as a Board member of IEEE’s Board of Governors from 2011 to 2024. He has also been an active participant in the Women in Engineering Proactive Network (WEPAN), including a term as Interim Treasurer. Bohmann's extensive financial experience has been complemented by his service on the Portage Lake District Library’s board, where he also held the positions of President and Treasurer. His roles in financial oversight and strategic planning have been critical in guiding these organizations through challenging financial periods. 
 
Bohmann’s academic contributions are also significant, particularly in the realm of student diversity and inclusion. As Associate Dean, he has played an active role in improving student diversity at Michigan Tech, focusing on increasing the representation of women and Hispanic students. His efforts within WEPAN reflect his ongoing commitment to enhancing gender diversity in engineering, with the goal of achieving 50% representation of women in engineering by 2050. Additionally, he has been involved with ABET, where he worked on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into accreditation standards. Through these efforts, Bohmann has demonstrated his deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. 
 
Bohmann’s contributions to ASEE and the broader engineering education community reflect a strong commitment to advancing the field through effective leadership, financial acumen, and a focus on diversity and inclusion. As he seeks to further serve ASEE, he intends to leverage his vast experience in organizational finance and governance to strengthen the society's operations, ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to support ASEE’s continued growth and success. His dedication to improving DEI across the organizations he serves aligns with his vision for a more inclusive future in engineering education.