Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Award Recipient
Norvin A. Clontz — 1996
A dedicated N.C. State alumnus, this outstanding engineer earned his B.S. degree in 1965, his M.S. in 1967, and his Ph.D. in 1969, all in Chemical Engineering. His illustrious career with Milliken and Company began in 1969, and he is currently president of Milliken's largest division — Fashion Apparel and Specialty Fabrics. He also holds responsibility for Corporate Engineering, Operations Research, Dyeing and Finishing Technical Services, and Corporate Environmental and Energy Management.
A member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, he is active professionally but also finds time to assist his alma mater. He serves on the N.C. State board for the Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED) and on the Chemical Engineering Alumni Advisory Board at N.C. State. Among his operations' many honors and awards are DuPont Fiber's First Quality Partner Award, the Exxon Specialty Polymer Division's Vendor of the Year Award, and the Chemical Manufacturers Association Best in Safety Award.
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Norvin A. Clontz