Kent is an experienced engineering professional and educator. Currently designing automated industrial equipment for small integrators and manufacturers. Also, he has taught 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, 2023-2024)
Lee Holland graduated from Western Carolina with a B.S. in electrical engineering degree and a M.S. Technology. He has worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific for >10 years working in the Controlled Temperature Technologies division. As an Electrical / Reliability Technician Lee has performed Electrical design verification and validation for Ultra Low Freezers, lab freezers / refrigerators, and Cryo controlled rate freezers and Cryo Storage freezers. Also performed extensive reliability testing by designing and setting up fixtures with Labview programs.
In the past year has volunteered with First Lego League and is planning on assisting at the 2026 Makerfaire with IEEE.
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 (2013 -2015, 2024), and Student Activities Chair (2011-2015, 2022-Present
Highly 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), WNC Section Chair 2023-2024, IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Treasurer.
Since 1984, interests have involved numerical analysis and modeling, automation of measurements, and control of machines for various R&D and manufacturing efforts. In 1992, a long-standing interest in business ownership led to starting a system integration business focused on automation for testing and measurement. Developed signal processing and matrix routines in Forth and C for numerical analysis and data processing tools used in the ASYST and ViewDAC products.Designing and analyzing automated measurement and control systems. Enjoy working with people, developing relationships with clients and collaborating with other organizations.University of Rochester Ph.D., Electrical Engineering (1984).
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
