Education:
- MA Industrial Technology (Appropriate Technology), (Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon Lambda) Appalachian State University
- BSEE Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, University of Alabama
- MSEE 12 Hours graduate courses toward MSEE, University of Alabama
- PhD 12 Hours graduate courses toward PhD in Manufacturing Technology, Indiana State University
Additional postgraduate studies:
- Cambridge University, England
- University of Dayton, Dayton OH
- United Theological Seminary, Dayton OH
Training in:
- Management and Leadership
- International Negotiations
- Business Accounting / EVA / ROI / RONA / ROCE
- Project Planning / PERT charts
- Manufacturing Processes and Quality Control
Teaching:
Instructor (Adjunct) – Appalachian State University
- Society and Technology
- Introduction to Electronics
- Drafting/CAD
- Product Design
- Energy Issues and Technology
- Exxon Enterprises – Design team, developing and implementing program training for senior executives
- Harris Electronics – Trained military personnel in basic electronics, communication equipment design, operation, and repair - Vietnam
Agencies:
Worked with regulatory authorities worldwide on quality, design, construction, and electrical/electronic standards (including those for hazardous areas):
- UL – USA
- BASEFA – United Kingdom
- PTB – Germany
- Other countries – France, Netherlands, Australia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Central, and South
- CSA – Canada
Programs:
- ISO 9000 programs
- 6-Sigma programs
- Demand Flow Manufacturing
- Just-In-Time Manufacturing
- Concurrent Engineering Design
Patents Received:
- Received multiple patents for electronics and hydraulics, both in the United States and internationally
Publications (refereed):
- Devine, G. (2004). CRITICAL CHAIN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: CONTROVERSY AND BENEFITS; The International Journal of Applied Management and Technology, Volume 2, Number 1, May 2004
Background Experience:
- Instructor (Adjunct) Appalachian State University
- Group Vice-President over 10 companies
- President – Manufacturing Company
- President – Electronics Company
- President – Consulting Company
- International Functional Coordinator – 14 affiliates
- Vice-President Technology and Quality – 4 companies
Professional Affiliations:
- Elected to the Dayton Engineers Club

Title: Adjunct
Department: Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
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