Audie “AJ” BurkeHighly accomplished systems engineering manager and technology executive with many years of comprehensive experience in a variety of industries including energy, healthcare, defense, aerospace, automotive, plastics, consulting, education/training, and non-profit. Current listing on IEEE USA Consultants Network. Past IEEE officer roles include IEEE WNC Secretary (2005-2006, 2021-2023), Vice-Chair (2006-2007), Chair (2020-2021), WNC-LCN Chair (2010-2020), IEEE Stds Volunteer (2012-Present), IEEE NC Council Vice-Chair/Secretary/Treasurer (2020-Present), IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Treasurer.
Kent is an experienced engineering professional and educator. Currently designing automated industrial equipment for small integrators and manufacturers. Also, teach various electrical & electronics evening classes in the North Carolina Community College System. Experience includes engineering: machine design, automation, and low-voltage switchgear. IEEE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Newsletter Editor (2017), Vice Chair (2017-2020, 2023-Present)
Teresa is a technical professional specializing in Industrial & Engineering Management. Experienced with fast-paced, demanding environments requiring strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Dependable, detail-oriented, self-driven, analytical, multi-tasker. Retired Military – US Navy (24 years Active Duty, 3 years Drilling Reserves).
She was WNC Section Secretary from 2013-2015 and Student Activities Chair from 2011-2015, 2022-Present
William “Bill” BarkleyBill Barkley, BSEE, MS NC State University, IEEE Senior Life Member, Retired.
At Alcatel/ITT Telecom he designed PCM-based communications equipment, developed custom IC specifications, participated in system field trials, and
supplied manufacturing support for in-house products. At Exar Integrated Systems he provided Telecom IC applications support.
Charles LordCharles Lord, PE, HKN is a consultant, professional trainer, and speaker in embedded systems development. Through his company, Blue Ridge Advanced Design and Automation, he provides both live and web-based training. As a long-term IEEE volunteer, he has served as chair of the Eastern NC Section as well as the NC Council and has served on numerous IEEE committees including Region 3 Leadership Development and the MGA Center for Leadership Development.
Co-Chair, IEEE SoutheastCon 2020
