Mike DeMaioribus is one of two new members to the Board of Trustees.
DeMaioribus filled John Blackwell's District 8 position, which covers all the counties in north Alabama.
"I can't imagine anything more rewarding than to be able to give back to the University," DeMaioribus said. "I am excited to get involved at a level that allows you to get a perspective of all the things going on around campus and try to do your best to make the University better everyday."
DeMaioribus, a Huntsville native, graduated Auburn in 1976 with a degree in electrical engineering. He then received his masters in electrical engineering in 1977.
DeMaioribus said he never considered anywhere other than Auburn.
"My dad was an engineer and we knew that Au- burn had an outstanding engineering program and it sounded great to me," DeMaioribus said. "I knew I wanted to be at Auburn right when I got there."
DeMaioribus said he likes Auburn's small college town feel and that he sent all four of his children to Auburn.
"The University is there for the town and the town is there for the University and they are really one in the same," DeMaioribus said. "Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and it is a great setting for a school."
When he graduated, DeMaioribus moved to Huntsville and began to work for Dynetics Inc. He has been there for more than 35 years and is currently senior vice president of the company.
DeMaioribus said Au- burn is trying to expand its research opportunities in the Huntsville area with the Huntsville Research Center, who he has also been working with.
"By being in the high technology business, I want to help support that endeavor to expand Auburn's research opportunities," DeMaioribus said. "I am hoping to bring that aspect of my background to the University as best I can."
DeMaioribus has remained involved with Auburn since graduating.
"I have been involved with the University for a while when I chaired the Electrical Engineering Advisory Board," DeMaioribus said.
DeMaioribus said he also has worked with the dean of engineering.
"I am excited now to be able to work across the whole campus and all the colleges and the different functions of the University."
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