Region III Alumni Extension

Keith Humphrey, born in North Carolina but New Jersey is home, has been a member of NSBE since 1989. He received his degree in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from "THE Morgan State University". Keith is currently a Software Engineer at McKesson-Relay Health. In addition, he co-leads the African-American Employee Resource Group's Recruitment and Retention Committee.

Keith has rich NSBE experience:

• Been in member of Regions I, II and III
• Sat on BCA Committees for Eastman Kodak and FedEx
• Recruited at multiple NSBE Regional and National Conferences
• National AE Academic Excellent Chair (1994-97)
• Developed the FedEx Academic Excellent Chapter Award Program
• Chaired the Region III AE Summer Retreat (1995)
• 2009-10 Region III PDC Chair
• 2010 Region III AE Member of the Year
• 2010-11 Region AE Chair-Elect
• Currently a member of the NSBE Atlanta AE Chapter

Outside of NSBE, Keith is still involved with his community. He is an active member of Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ) Fraternity, Inc. − Tau Chapter, Atlanta, GA, team manager of the Concorde South U15 Boys Soccer Team, involved with the Charles Drew High School Council and Soccer Booster Club and volunteers as a Cheerleading coach.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Thomas received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology (with a concentration in Technical Sales) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia.

Currently Ms. Thomas works for Siemens Energy in the Instrumental, Controls and Electrical Division as a Sales and Marketing Engineer.

Standing by her favorite motto "Life is a gift, which offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more"; Ms. Thomas is an active member in many other organizations such as the National Black MBA Association, The International Society of Automation (ISA), Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ) Sorority, Inc.

Ms. Thomas has been a member of the National Society of Black Engineers since 1998. Throughout her tenure in NSBE she has served in many leadership roles on the Chapter, Regional, and National level.

Her enriched NSBE leadership past and present background includes:
National Alumni Extension Board:

• 2 Term National Alumni Extension Programs Chair

Region 3 Executive Board

• Region 3 Vice Chair
• 2 Term Region 3 Programs Chair

Chapter Level: Southern Polytechnic Society of Black Engineers (SPSBE)

• Chapter President
• Chapter Secretary
• Chapter Senator

Other NSBE Leadership Positions:

• Current Region 3 Advisory Board Member for the Programs and Communication Zone
• Current member of the National Strategic Planning Task Force 2008 National Convention Planning Committee Member for the Orlando, FL conference

With her signature SMILE and "go-getter" personality, Ms. Thomas hopes to continue to encourage others to explore all the opportunities that NSBE Alumni Extension has to offer.

Mr. Scott is a native of Memphis, TN and has been a proud member of NSBE since 1999 where he served two terms as collegiate treasurer and chapter president. He was formally educated at the University of Tennessee, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2005. Now a Senior Design Engineer for Leggett & Platt in Atlanta Georgia, Marcus is responsible for consumer product development in the company's commercial vehicle's division.

Prior to his current role at Leggett & Platt, Marcus served as New Model Project Lead for Honda Motor Company's drive-train division. Marcus actively serves the community as a member of the Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals where he is actively involved on the Personal & Professional Development Committee.

Marcus is considered an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys working with automobiles and traveling to experience the world's many cultures.

Keith Sylvester is a civilian employed as an Electronics Engineer for Robins Air Force Base. He works within the Software Maintenance Organization and works as a Project Software Manager. In this role, he manages a project that will provide software updates to an Air Force plane. Prior to working for Robins Air Force Base, Keith worked for Acuity Brands Lighting where he served as a Front Line Assembly Supervisor. In this role he was responsible for up to 60 employees and ensuring that high quality products were delivered from his area of responsibility. He also assisted with the company's Lean initiative by managing the visual management system and providing Lean training at one of their plants.

This is Keith's first time serving as a Regional Chair. At the chapter level, he has served as the Alumni Chapter President and Program's Chair.

Keith is the recipient of a Bachelors of Science in Engineering and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mercer University. These degrees were both completed in the Fall of 2001.

Hello everyone, my name is Kirstin Ellis and this year I will serve as your Region 3 AE Secretary and Communications Zone Lead. I currently live in Atlanta, GA and work at Lockheed Martin as an industrial engineer. I have been a member of NSBE for 9 years since my freshman year of college at the University of Miami. I have served as on the chapter, regional, national, and regional alumni levels. This year I hope to bridge communication between the alumni and collegiate levels and ensure that all alumni chapters receive the proper NSBE visibility. I look forward to serving you and please feel free to contact me if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions.....and my region say??? 3 READY!!!

Ms. Erika Jackson-Scott is a native of Milton, Florida. She has a Masters in Business Administration,Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and is owner of Franklin Kristen & Associates, LLC.   Currently employed with at Eglin AFB, Florida, Erika is the Lead Manufacturing and Quality Engineer.  Erika's commitment to the mission of NSBE led her to Charter NSBE-AE Gulf Coast Chapter, Fort Walton Beach Florida. 

As Region III's representative of Operations and Special Projects she hopes to build NSBE's legacy in bringing forth awareness of the vast technical resources and talent among our engineers though STEM venues.  Erika is looking forward to being a steward of NSBE for a lifetime. 

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