Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information:
Name:
Mr. Anthony Vest

Address:
P.O. Box 637
Teton Village, WY 83025

E-mail address:
tvest826@aol.com

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Mechanical Engineering

Degree Received:
BS

Graduation Year:
1969

Advanced Degrees:
MBA

Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was involved at UT:
Independent Students Association, American Nuclear Society

Job Information
Employer Name:
Management Programs Corporation

Present Job Title:
CEO

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
I founded Onsite Engineering and Management, Inc in 1985 and sold it in 1996. I now consult part time and manage investments.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Learn to make good presentations. You will always be selling something (an item or an idea). Learn to think logically using facts. The engineering program is great at teaching this through the scientific method, etc. Take some business courses.It is how the world really works. The profit motive drives all progress.

My career path in getting to this position:
I was a Field Engineer for GE overseeing installtion of GE turbines, nuclear reactors and generators from 1969 until 1974. I worked my way through mid level management at GE until 1984 when went out on my own and founded Onsite Engineering & Management, Inc. I grew it into a 200 employee firm with $25M in revenues and sold it in 1996.

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:
Plan to start your own company eventually. It is the only way to control your own destiny. It helps to work for someone else for a few years first in your chosen field.

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