Engineering Technology Advisory Council
Essential to the Polk State College Engineering Technology Program is the guidance and support of local industry partners and businesses. The following individuals and companies contribute time and expertise to the Polk Engineering Technologies Education Council (PETEC), which ensures STEM-related alignment of Polk County’s engineering technologies and the Polk State College Engineering Technology Program. This includes training in up-to-date competencies for success after graduation and while working in the field.
Council Membership:
- Chair: Mr. Jim Fiveash, Industrial Maintenance Technician at Publix Supermarkets
- Dr. Amy Bratten, Polk State College Provost of Academic Affairs and Workforce Education
- Mr. Kon Champavannarath, Vice President and CIO of Pallet One
- Mr. Walter Brown, Secretary for Coca-Cola, Inc.
- Mr. Phil Centonze, POS-IMPACT LLC, Manager Partner
- Mr. Robbie Pearce, President of Barney’s Pumps
- Ms. Cynthia Williams, Red Globe, Product Design and Operation Controller
- Mr. Jonathan Perez, Engineering Technology Program Student Representative
- Mr. Justin Walter, Good Time Fabrication, Product designer/developer, Production supervisor
- Dr. Mori Toosi, Director of the Polk State College Engineering Technology Program
Information Sessions for the Engineering Technology Program:
Polk State College Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
310 Technology Drive, Bartow, FL 33830
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During each session, the Engineering Technology Program Director is available to answer questions and provide a tour of the interactive laboratories. All new and existing students are welcome to attend. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Mori Toosi (mtoosi@cnof86.com).
