ABOUT THE CHAIR

Andy Czuchry received his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in 1969. His concentration was in guidance and control systems engineering. He has more than twenty years experience as a professional manager in technical innovation and the electronics manufacturing industry. Dr. Czuchry has been the holder of the AFG Industries Chair of Excellence in Business and Technology since joining East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in 1992. He also holds a dual appointment as a tenured professor in both the Department of Management and Marketing and the Department of Technology. His areas of expertise are Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Technical Innovation, Quality Management and Continuous Improvement.

ETSU's Dr. Andy Czuchry receives the 2006 Ned R. McWherter Leadership Award

The Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) selected Dr. Andy Czuchry to receive the 2006 Ned R. McWherter Leadership Award.  The award was created to recognize one individual each year who exemplifies outstanding leadership in pursuit of performance excellence, is dedicated to principles of excellence, has furthered performance improvement beyond his organization, and is committed to the core values of the TNCPE program.