Meet the Team
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As part of Kansas State University’s Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering curriculum, all graduating students must enroll in one of two senior capstone classes. In addition to Senior Design, students have the option to take Manufacturing Systems Design and Analysis (MSDA). MSDA seeks to teach students about real world manufacturing procedure and business strategy by requiring the development of a comprehensive design process.
Over the course of the 17-week semester, students design, manufacture, finance, market, sell, and deliver quality products. As a class, we established Manhattan Made, L.L.C. and will be manufacturing and selling bottle openers throughout the fall semester. We hope that you enjoy our product as much as we have enjoyed participating in this unique learning experience!
Ramie Taylor,
CEO
I am a fifth-year senior in Industrial Engineering, and I will be graduating in December 2018. At K-State, I’ve been involved in Concrete Canoe, Hall Governing Board, the IMSE Professional Academy Mentor Program, and the Women in Engineering Mentorship Program. I worked as an RA in Ford Hall and have tutored Calculus I for Scholars Assisting Scholars Tutoring for six semesters. I’ve had two summer internships with BNSF Railway and I will hire on with them in Vancouver, Washington next year. Fun Fact: I’ve travelled to many European and Asian countries, and I hope to visit most of the U.S. National Parks in the next five years.
Click on each Executive Team Member to learn more about their department
Derek Mahoney,
VP of Operations
I’m a fifth-year senior, getting my BS/MS through the KSU Industrial Engineering concurrent program. I’ve been involved in Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society, IISE’s Recruitment Committee, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, and the KSU Water Ski Team. I’ve worked as a laboratory intern with BG Products, a manufacturing intern with Kuhn Krause, an engineering intern with Encompass, Inc., and a lab coordinator for the KSU Engineering Physics department. I will start my engineering career after graduating in May 2019. Fun Fact: One time I won a snow ski jacket and a snow ski trip in a raffle at Johnny Kaws.
Ali Mohammed,
VP of Engineering
I am a fifth-year senior in Industrial Engineering and I will graduate in May 2019. I’ve been involved with Open House and the KSU Rugby Club for the last few years. I was an Offshore Rig Logistics intern for Qatar Petroleum this past summer. After graduation, I will perform a six-month military training program in my home country of Qatar. After this, I will hire on full time with QP. Fun Fact: I’ve visited at least two countries on North American, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Dan Baker,
VP of Finance
I am a fifth-year senior, and I will graduate in December 2018. I’ve worked as the secretary for my fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and KSU’s Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. I’ve interned for FedEx Ground and Harley-Davidson. I will start my engineering career after graduation. Fun Fact: I have the best dog in the world: Mickles is an 8-year-old, 135-pound, chocolate lab who likes to cuddle and walk between peoples’ legs.
AnnaKate Kleibohmer,
VP of Marketing
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I am a fifth-year senior, and I will graduate in December 2018. I’ve been involved with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Alpha Pi Mu, Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Ambassadors, Women in Engineering, and Habitat for Humanity. I’ve worked as a CA for Goodnow Hall and as an administrative assistant for Scholar Assisting Scholars. I interned for BNSF Railway this past summer in Belen, New Mexico, and I will hire on with them in Denver, Colorado after graduation. Fun Fact: I accidentally hiked up the Sandia mountain peak when I was interning in Albuquerque this past summer.
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Salvador Munoz,
Dir. of Safety
I am a fifth-year senior, and I will graduate in December 2018. I’ve been involved with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, International Buddies, and the Human Powered Vehicle Design Team. I’ve interned with UPS and Haas Metal. I will hire on with Haas Metal as an engineer. Fun Fact: Even though I’m Director of Safety, I enjoy thrilling hobbies, such as longboarding, climbing, biking, completing obstacle courses, and driving fast cars.