Meet Our Board of Accreditation

The ATMAE Board of Accreditation provides leadership and oversight for the accreditation of academic programs in technology, management, and applied engineering. The Board ensures that accreditation decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with established standards that promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in higher education. Comprised of experienced leaders from academia and industry, the Board reviews accreditation evaluations, makes final accreditation decisions, and safeguards the integrity of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering accreditation process for institutions, students, and employers.

Dr. Ahmad Zargari
Dr. Ahmad ZargariChair
Morehead State University
2025-2029
Dr. Mahyar Izadi
Dr. Mahyar IzadiVice Chair & Baccalaureate Degree Representative
Eastern Illinois University (Emeritus)
2023-2026
Mr. David Brinkruff
Mr. David BrinkruffAssociate Degree Representative
IVY Tech Community College (Retired)
2023-2026
 Ms. Monique Bracken
Ms. Monique BrackenBaccalaureate Degree Representative
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
2024-2027
Mr. Glen Roberson
Mr. Glen RobersonAssociate Degree Representative
Ivy Tech Community College
2025-2028
Dr. Bob Chin
Dr. Bob ChinBaccalaureate Degree Representative
East Carolina University (Emeritus)
2023-2026
Dr. Mehran Mostajir
Dr. Mehran MostajirAssociate Degree Representative
Columbia State Community College
2024-2027
Dr. Ravindra Thamma
Dr. Ravindra ThammaBaccalaureate Degree Representative
Central Connecticut State University
2023-2028
Dr. Brandy Tyson-Polk
Dr. Brandy Tyson-PolkAssociate Degree Representative
Baton Rouge Community College
2022-2028
Dr. Kamal Shahrabi
Dr. Kamal ShahrabiMaster's Degree Representative
RIT Kosovo
2024-2027
Ms. Michelle Legge
Ms. Michelle LeggeIndustry Representative
AES Corporation
2023-2026
 Mr. Glenn Rettig
Mr. Glenn RettigIndustry Representative
Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
2024-2027
Mr. Lance Welter
Mr. Lance WelterLay Public Representative
Welter Associates
2024-2027
 Dr. Kumrije Gagica
Dr. Kumrije GagicaInternational Representative
NARIC Kosovo
2023-2026
Dr. James Wilde
Dr. James WildeProgram Sponsor: Concrete Industry Management (CIM)
Texas State University
2024-2027
Ms. Suzy Marzano
Ms. Suzy MarzanoProgram Sponsor: SME
SME
2025-2028
Mr. Bao Nguyen
Mr. Bao NguyenStudent Representative
San Jose State University
2024-2026