Alumni Affairs - Cal Poly Pomona

2006 Distinguished Alumni

Continuing a 46-year tradition of recognizing Distinguished Alumni, nine alumni were honored at a reception and dinner on April 28 at The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Honorees were recognized for their professional achievement, community involvement and service to the university. Read more about these outstanding alumni below...

College of Agriculture

Terry Noriega
Class of ’79
Ornamental Horticulture
Owner
El Nativo Growers, Inc., and Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc.

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College of Business Administration

Viggo Butler
Class of ’64
Business Administration
Chairman
United Airports Limited

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College of Education & Integrative Studies (CEIS)

Nick Salerno
Class of ’76
Kinesiology
Class of '76
Teaching Credential
Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
El Monte Union High School District

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College of Engineering

Larry Gates
Class of ’87
Civil Engineering
Founder and President
Development Resource Consultants, Inc.

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College of Environmental Design

Stan Braden
Class of ’77
Architecture
Chairman
KTYG Group, Inc.

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College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS)

Heather L. Poole
Class of ’97
Philosophy
Class of '97
History
Attorney
Heather L. Poole, P.C.

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College of Science

Peter K. Valles
Class of '83
Geology
Learning and Development Manager
Shell International Exploration and Productions, Inc.

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The Collins School of Hospitality Management

Arthur I. Barajas
Class of ‘92
Hotel & Restaurant Management
General Manager
South Hills Country Club

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Athletics

Tracy Worley Hagen
Class of ’82 Kinesiology
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Tustin

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