The election for Member-At-Large is currently in progress. The top seven reasons for not receiving a ballot:

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If you did not receive a ballot, you can still vote.

How to Vote Without an Electronic Ballot

Email your vote to Brian.Resnick@IEEE.org by December 20, 2009.  Include you name, membership number, and your vote.  The ballot is for Member-At-Large to serve a term from 1/1/10 through 12/31/11.  Please vote for one of the following two candidates or provide a write-in:

  • MARC A. BELL – BSEET, University of Cincinnati CAS, 1994.  Employed by Duke Energy (fka: Cinergy Corp) as a Distribution Planning Engineer since 1999 – Primary resource in planning and operating all aspects of distribution system supplying over 900 MW. Previous 15 years engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of coal and diesel generating facilities.  Board member Association of Energy Engineers, AEE. Has been serving as Member-At-Large on the Cincinnati Section Executive Committee since 01/01/08.
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  • STEPHEN J. FRIDRICK – Principal Engineer for Engine Control Software at GE Aviation.  Experienced in development of control systems and software for full authority digital engine control systems.  I have held several roles while working on multiple engine programs for large commercial transport aircraft.  My focus is now on development and verification activities for software in these systems for all commercial and military programs.  I also chair a technical design board that captures lessons learned and best practices, documents current and improved processes, and leads new technology tools introduction.  I am a Designated Engineering Representative for the FAA to find compliance against applicable regulations for control systems and software; I have held this added role since January 1994.  I am actively participating in an industry committee to revise and update guidance on software considerations for airborne systems (RTCA/DO-178B).  I began working at GE in July 1983.  Prior to that I worked at Goodyear Aerospace in Akron for six years. Earned a BSEE at the University of Cincinnati, 1977, and a MSEE at the University of Akron, 1983. IEEE member since 1977 and have been active in the Cincinnati chapter for a number of years.  I regularly participate with a Habitat for Humanity group to build houses, and am an avid woodworker, mostly building furniture.  I am married, and we have two adult children.

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