Jeitz's Establish ASCE Student Chapter Assistance Fund -- Released December 10, 2007

Article Body: As a result of the leadership and team building experiences provided by the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter during his years at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Ron (CE69) and Jean Jeitz recently established the Jeitz ASCE Student Chapter Assistance Fund.

They hope that this fund will provide the encouragement and subsequent support for more School of Mines students to participate in and enjoy the ASCE Student Chapter competitions such as the concrete canoe and steel bridge.

Ron and Jean both attained their elementary and secondary education in the Pierre school system. After graduation from the T. F. Riggs High School in Pierre in 1964, Ron enrolled at the School of Mines and graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in January 1969. While at the School of Mines, Ron was active in the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and was business manager for The Engineer. He was one of 26 seniors named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges in 1969. While working in the Chicago area several years later, Ron attended Northwestern University's Graduate School of Management and earned a masters of management (MBA) degree in 1981.

Upon graduation from the School of Mines, Ron was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. He joined Texaco Inc. and worked six months as a construction engineer before entering active duty with the United States Army. While on active duty, Ron served at Ft. Belvoir, Va., Ft. Lewis, Wash., and then in Vietnam.

Upon completion of his military obligation, Ron returned to Texaco and served in a variety of domestic and international assignments in sales, marketing, brand management, advertising, business development, sports and event marketing, and general management throughout his 30-year career. One of the most fun and fulfilling experiences he had was negotiating Texaco's sponsorship with the United States Olympic Committee and then directing and developing a comprehensive Olympic marketing strategy and marketing programs to fully leverage their sponsorship investment. Ron retired from Texaco Inc. as director of worldwide advertising and sales promotion in 1998.

Ron is currently assisting the SDSM&T Foundation as it embarks on its $50 million Building the Dream capital campaign.

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Posted by Mitchell Vander Vorst on 12/10/2007 4:15:00 PM

Jeitz's Establish ASCE Student Chapter Assistance Fund -- Released December 10, 2007

Jeitz's Establish ASCE Student Chapter Assistance Fund -- Released December 10, 2007

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