I have enjoyed a 37-year career at Kettering University, and estimate that more than 14,000 students have come through Kettering in that time. Each student was an individual, seeking to learn and grow as an engineer, a colleague, and in many cases a leader. Over the years my numerous leadership roles included Vice President of Enrollment and Corporate Relations, one of the most rewarding roles and one providing a unique position to see young people coming into the program ready for guidance, as well as to view how corporations benefit from strong teams and individuals. My role as Director of Alumni Engagement allowed me to see how graduates of a strong program like Kettering grow and benefit from continued inputs and advice from accomplished leaders, such as you will find in Pillars, Pyramids & Grids.