Chuck Byer
ccbyer@z-planeinc.com
Graduation Major and Year: '69 B.S. Electrical Engineering
# Abington Years: 2 years
Partner/Spouse Name: Cheryl Quist
Children: 2, Daughter Amanda – 30, B.A. Anthropology & B.S. in Chemistry
Son Conrad – 27, Electrical Engineering
Occupation: Business Development/ Entrepreneur; currently serving as President and CEO of Z-Plane
Interests: flying, tennis, skiing
Favorite Place on Campus: Duck Pond – sitting and reading while watching the ducks
Clubs/Activities: ROTC, main campus ski club and racing club
Favorite Teacher(s): My favorite teacher was Pete Vujacic who taught physics. He had a profound influence on me as a student. I remember Dr. Vujacic having strong political opinions. Dr. Vujacic was most influential in teaching students how to think instead of what to think.
Fondest Memory: I remembers being on campus when Kennedy was assassinated. I was in physics class with Prof. Vujacic. I remember what a huge impact that event had on my attitude as a college student. I recall feeling very uncertain about what would happen next.
Word of Advice for our Students: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes – make lots of them – it’s how you learn.
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