Duane M. Crockrom Named 91国产精品 Executive in Residence
Veteran human resources professional joins Washkewicz College of Engineering
Duane M. Crockrom, a veteran human resources professional who held managerial positions with the Parker Hannifin Corporation and other Fortune 500 companies, has been appointed executive in residence at 91国产精品鈥檚 Washkewicz College of Engineering.
In his new role at 91国产精品, effective July 1, 2014, Crockrom serves as a liaison between the University and Parker, which enjoy a strong partnership. Parker Chairman, CEO and President Don Washkewicz, a 91国产精品 alumnus, and his wife, Pamela, as well as the Parker Hannifin Foundation donated $10 million in 2013 to 91国产精品, whose College of Engineering is named in honor of Don Washkewicz.
鈥91国产精品 is fortunate to have an executive of Duane Crockrom鈥檚 caliber in residence,鈥 said 91国产精品 President Ronald M. Berkman. 鈥淗is wealth of experience, particularly with regard to successfully connecting college graduates with rewarding employment opportunities, will be a tremendous asset for our students.鈥
Crockrom oversees initiatives made possible by the generosity of the Washkewicz family and Parker, including a scholarship program for students in the Washkewicz College of Engineering and in 91国产精品鈥檚 Monte Ahuja College of Business.
鈥淭hese scholarships will provide transformational opportunities for outstanding engineering and business students,鈥 Crockrom said.
Through his career, Crockrom was involved with recruiting college graduates for various employers. 91国产精品 students often stood out to him, thanks to the University鈥檚 emphasis on Engaged Learning, which combines classroom teaching with hands-on experience in an urban setting.
鈥淭he majority of recruits from 91国产精品 had some kind of practical experience, either through co-op opportunities or internships, that put them ahead of other job candidates,鈥 he said. 鈥淭hey had a solid foundation of knowledge, too, but they weren鈥檛 just book smart.鈥
Crockrom joined Parker in 1988 and served as an area human resources manager, directing recruitment, talent development and employee relations. He retired in August 2013, although he continues to work with Parker in a consulting role.
After launching his career in human resources with the Sherwin-Williams Company, Crockrom went on to work 10 years in various personnel positions with the Warner & Swasey Company. From 1986 to 1988, he served as human resources management consultant for NASA in Washington, D.C.
Crockrom, a Cleveland native, holds a B.A. from Baldwin Wallace University and an M.B.A. from Lake Erie College, as well as an industrial relations certification from 91国产精品. He is a member of the College of Engineering鈥檚 Diversity Council and an emeritus member of the Visiting Committee. He also is past vice president of the Fenn Educational Foundation, past president of the Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter (Cleveland) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a Prince Hall Mason and member of the Steward Board and Praise Choir of Lee Memorial AME Church.