Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Award Recipient
John T. McCarter — 2000
This distinguished alumnus is president and CEO of GE Latin America of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he came to NC State from his adopted home of Hickory, NC, and received his BS degree in nuclear engineering in 1973.
He began his lifelong career with General Electric as technical director of installation for the nuclear steam supply system at CP&L's Brunswick Nuclear Plant.
After serving in a series of developmental marketing positions in the power generation industry, he was a sales engineer for GE's Power Generation Business. Later he rose through several positions for GE's Power Systems in Schenectady, NY, ultimately serving as general manager of customer service and later GM of North America sales to electric utilities and power generators.
After taking over the Latin America operations for GE's Power business, he became president and CEO of GE Latin America.
In 1997 he endowed the Mr. and Mrs. John T. McCarter Sr. Scholarship, named for his parents. He currently serves on the board of the Engineering Foundation and is GE's executive liaison to the University.
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