The Penn State Alumni Fellow award. Credit: Penn State Alumni Association.
Two Penn State engineering alumni honored with Alumni Fellow Award
Sept 3, 2025
Editor's note: A version of this article was originally published on Penn State News.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two Penn State engineering alumni will be honored for their outstanding professional accomplishments and named Alumni Fellows, the most prestigious designation given by the Penn State Alumni Association.
Since the award was established in 1973, more than 800 alumni have been honored with the title of Alumni Fellow — designated a permanent and lifelong title by the Penn State Board of Trustees — out of more than 800,000 living alumni.
“The Penn State Alumni Association is proud to honor these exceptional alumni, who exemplify the spirit, leadership, and innovation of our community,” said Ryan Jones, interim CEO of the Alumni Association. “Recognizing them as Alumni Fellows highlights the profound contributions Penn Staters make across industries and communities around the world, and we celebrate their remarkable achievements.”
A ceremony to celebrate their achievements will be held on Sept. 17 at the Nittany Lion Inn, on the University Park campus. Those interested in tuning in virtually may register here.
The following Penn Staters engineering alumni will receive the Alumni Fellow award.
Gary Butler, class of 1971, College of Engineering, is president and CEO of Precision Components Group LLC, a manufacturer of large pressure vessels, reactors and complex equipment for the defense and energy sectors. Under his leadership, PCC has become a trusted supplier to the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and NASA. An Executive of the Year honoree, he remains closely connected to Penn State, serving in numerous leadership positions on boards and championing STEM education through community engagement.
Eileen Supko, class of 1985, College of Engineering, is president of Energy Resources International, specializing in nuclear fuel management and radioactive materials transport. A frequent expert witness, she co-authors a major annual industry report and serves as principal representative in North America for the World Nuclear Transport Institute. She remains connected to Penn State through the College of Engineering’s Campaign Committee and Nuclear Engineering Society.
The full list of honorees can be found here.
The Alumni Fellow program is administered by the Penn State Alumni Association in cooperation with the University’s academic colleges, campuses and the Office of the President.
Alumni are nominated by a college or campus as leaders in their professional fields and accept an invitation from the president of the University to return to campus to share their expertise with students, faculty and administrators.
Visit the website for more information on the honorees and the award.
About the Penn State Alumni Association
For more than 150 years, the Penn State Alumni Association has provided alumni with a strong and welcoming community representative of the Penn Staters it proudly serves. The association keeps alumni connected to the University and each other, while upholding Penn State traditions and supporting the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service. The association also produces the award-winning Penn Stater magazine and other publications, and offers alumni and friends volunteer opportunities, educational programming, and many other services. For more information about the Alumni Association, visit alumni.psu.edu/youbelong.
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