Complete Engineer Fellow
Responsibilities
- Industry Relations
- Alumni Relations
- Engineering at Nebraska Magazine
- Industry Communications E-Newsletter
Education
- Master of Arts (2019), Integrated Media Communications, University of Nebraska
- Bachelor of Journalism (1993), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Quick Bio
After earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from UNL in 1993, Phil worked in both the media and private sector before taking the position of University and Community Relations Director at Briar Cliff University in 2005. Two years later, he was named Manager of Media Relations at the University of South Dakota before returning to his alma mater in 2015 to serve as the External and Community Relations Coordinator at the UNL College of Engineering. In addition to serving on various college and university committees, Phil has helped judge UNL Center for Entrepreneurship competitions since 2019, including the 3-2-1 Quick Pitch and New Venture competitions. A native of Ponca, Nebraska, Phil grew up a die-hard Husker fan and lives in Waverly, Nebraska with his wife, Cheryl, their dog, Duke, and two children, Ben and Abbie.