Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Trustees Emeriti

(Dates denote years of active service as a trustee.)

James D. Bock (2003-2021)
Elkhart, Indiana
B.S.M.E. (Tri-State University);
President/Owner (ret.), Bock Engineering Co.
Elkhart, Indiana

Jimmie Caldwell (1976-2009) Chair Emeritus

Indianapolis, Indiana

B.S.C.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University)

Registered Professional Engineer

President and Chair (ret.), Chair Emeritus, Geiger and Peters, Inc.,

Indianapolis, Indiana

Louis L. Holtz (2011-2017)

Orlando, Florida

B.S. (Kent State University); M.S. (University of Iowa)

Honorary Degrees (Trine University, University of Notre Dame, Kent State University, Gonzaga University, Benedictine University, and Wingate University)

ESPN Sports Analyst (ret.)

Hall of Fame Collegiate Football Coach

Orlando, Florida

Paul R. Kahlenbeck (1983-1998) Chair Emeritus

Columbus, Indiana

B.S.M.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University)

Vice President (ret.), Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
Columbus, Indiana

John W. Kirsch (1965-1975)

Sturgis, Michigan

Ed. (Albion College); M.B.A. (Indiana University);

Chair of the Board (ret.), Kirsch Company
Sturgis, Michigan

Dennis Kruse (2010-2022)
Auburn, Indiana
B.S., GRI and CAI (Indiana University)
Indiana State Senator
Indianapolis, Indiana

Stephen R. LaHood (2004-2010, 2014-2020
Sarasota Florida
B.S.B.A. (Tri-State University)
President/Owner (ret.) Senior Vice-President, Operations PartyLite
Sarasota Florida

Gary L. Ray (1990-2002) Chair Emeritus

Medina, Ohio

B.S.M.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University); M.B.A. (Wharton Graduate Division, University of Pennsylvania);

President/Owner, Transformer Engineering Corp.
Cleveland, Ohio

Richard A. Rosenthal (1971-1977)

Niles, Michigan

B.S. (University of Notre Dame);

Director of Athletics, University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana

Clifford D. Ryan (2009)

Naples, Florida

B.S.B.A. (Tri-State College)

Manager, R. & R. Real Estate, Ltd.
Naples, Florida

Jack Shaw (2010) Vice Chair Emeritus
Reunion, Florida
B.S.E.E. (Purdue University
)President and CEO (ret.) Hughes Electronics Corp.
Coldwater, Michigan


Ralph D. Trine (1990-2020)

Fremont, Indiana

B.S.M.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University)

M.S.M.E., M.B.A. (Michigan State University)

Chair and CEO, Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Angola, Indiana

Sheri Trine (2007-2020)

Fremont, Indiana

Hon. D.H.L. (Tri-State University)

Executive Vice President, Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Angola, Indiana