2005-2006 Annual Report

7 introduced them to Silas. Impressed with his training and capabilities, the Rogers hired him. Shortly after graduation, Silas joined the engineering team at Duotech Services. Not long into his time at Duotech, Silas became aware of the Navy contract and the pressure the Rogers and the engineers were feeling. Relying on the extensive training he received through Cedarville’s electrical engineering program, Silas stepped forward and volunteered to “take on” the project in an effort to save the contract. His education and hard work paid off! He was able to Their company, Duotech Services, had contracted with the Navy to design and manufacture a cockpit G-meter, an accelerometer that would measure the G- forces on older fighter jets in flight. Although senior-level engineers were working on the project, the design of the device continued to evade the firm. With no success in sight, Dan and Cheryl knew the contract with the Navy was in jeopardy. Enter Silas Gibbs, a 2004 Cedarville University electrical engineering graduate. In 2004, the Rogers visited campus, and their son accomplish what the senior- level engineers hired by the firm were not: breaking through the key technical obstacles. Subsequently named lead engineer for the project, Silas wrote all of the software for the device, designed the hardware, and managed the entire manufacturing process. His knowledge, research, and commitment to the project saved the multi-million dollar contract! Upon completion of the project, the Navy sent Duotech Services a letter of commendation for Silas’ work, noting that he was “…the quintessential team player, technically knowledgeable, quick to provide required support, and thoughtful in the analysis of the technical issues confronting him.” Although only 18 months into his career, Silas’ enthusiasm and insight were clearly evident. When they hired Silas, the Rogers knew Cedarville University had a strong engineering program. “Now,” they share, “we are blown away by the knowledge of Cedarville’s engineering students. They are independent workers able to take an engineering project from start to finish.” It is no surprise that the Rogers will continue to visit campus each year for Career Link events and to recruit other engineering graduates like Silas. the Navy contract Meet Dan and Cheryl Rogers Hometown: Franklin, North Carolina Dan, President and Chief Executive Officer Cheryl, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Duotech Services, Inc. Parents of two current Cedarville students With a multi-million dollar contract on the line, Dan and Cheryl Rogers were running out of time. www.cedarville.edu/engineering DoD photo credit by: Lt. J.G. Scott Timmester