Midwest Gateway Chapter

Welcome to the Midwest Gateway Chapter

Welcome to the Midwest Gateway Chapter of INCOSE. We are based in the St Louis region, from Rolla to the Metro East. The Midwest Gateway Chapter of INCOSE was founded in St. Louis in 1992. Over the years we've hosted the INCOSE Symposium and the Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER), and been the home chapter of national and regional INCOSE leaders.

Bronze Chapter Award 2004
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Bronze Chapter Award 2004
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Bronze Chapter Award 2004
2020
Bronze Chapter Award 2004
2021
Bronze Chapter Award 2004
2022
Bronze Chapter Award 2004
2023
Silver Chapter Award 2006
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Silver Chapter Award 2007
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Silver Chapter Award 2008
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Silver Chapter Award 2009
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Silver Chapter Award 2010
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Silver Chapter Award 2011
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2025 Board of Directors

President: Mike McCarthy, Paragon Technology Group
President-Elect (Vice President): George Sconyers III, Boeing
Secretary (2025/2026): Emily Orwaru, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Treasurer (2024/2025): Lou Pape
Director (2024/2025): Dr. Mary Malast, Leonardo DRS
Director (2024/2025): Chris Smith, Boeing
Director (2025/2026): John Thompson
Director (2025/2026): Geo Sconyers
Past President: Mike Franco

Contact the MGC Board of Directors at [email protected].


Upcoming Chapter Events

Speaker Event

When:  Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Where:  Sports Cafe, 3579 Pennridge Dr, Bridgeton, MO, 63044

Who:  TBD

INCOSE-LA Chapter Speaker Meeting: Systems Engineering at the Hello – Systems Engineering in Early Stage R&D Working Group

Register here! (Remote participation available. Contact info at this link)

Topic: Systems Engineering at the Hello – Systems Engineering in Early Stage R&D Working Group

Abstract: Early stage R&D (ESR&D) is one of the most crucial phases in the design process. It blends and blurs the lines between science and engineering. Because of the differences in the social context and culture between research and engineering, many scientists, leaders, and program managers resist including systems engineering at this delicate phase, fearful of overburdensome activities that add little or no value for their R&D pursuits. Systems engineering applied in a risk-based, graded approach supports credibility of research results and provides a foundation for further technology maturation. The ESR&D Working Group is striving to explore principles and frameworks that tailor systems engineering for this pivotal phase in the design process. The presentation will give an overview of the working group, accomplishments, initial concepts on frameworks, and opportunities for involvement. 

Speakers:
Ann Hodges
has worked over 45 years at Sandia National Laboratories and is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff. She is the Mission Services Division’s systems engineering lead for the systems engineering part of the Project and Product Delivery System (PPDS) framework at Sandia National Laboratories and is currently a project manager and systems engineer for a complex exploratory-phase project. She is a primary author of the PPDS framework, which is a risk-informed graded approach to the application of project management, systems engineering and quality management. She obtained a BBA and an MS in Computer Science from the University of NM, and holds CSEP, SAFe SPC4, and CMII certifications. Ann has held Leadership positions in the INCOSE Enchantment Chapter since 2011, as Director-at-Large, Past President and currently Secretary.  She is the chair of the INCOSE Systems Engineering for Early Stage R&D working group.

Dr. Michael DiMario is the Founder and CEO of Astrum Systems, a global consulting venture focused on advancing process of innovation using a comprehensive systems approach. His corporate career began at General Electric Medical and progressed to Lucent Bell Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin. With a background in engineering, quality management and computer engineering, DiMario’s career has spanned the leadership and management of numerous critical research and development projects and organizations. Dr. DiMario has five granted patents, numerous corporate trade secrets, a published book on systems engineering, a book chapter on systems engineering, and numerous peer reviewed papers in regard to systems engineering, innovation, and quality management. He has been interviewed and quoted in Wired Magazine, GPS World, Sifted, Financial Times, and the Smithsonian Air and Space. He holds a PhD in Systems Engineering, MBA in Management of Technology, MS in Computer Engineering, and significant course work in Space Science. He co-chairs the INCOSE Early Systems Engineering and Research Working Group. As a hobby note, he is an avid amateur astronomer and is acknowledged for the earliest pre-discovery of Pluto.

Dr. Gary Mastin has a background in engineering sciences with a specialty in digital image and signal processing.  He recently retired as the Chief Scientist for Prime Solutions Group, Inc. (PSG), a veteran-owned engineering small business in Goodyear, AZ.  Prior to his employment with PSG, Gary spent over 32 years with Lockheed Martin which included tours at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, the Information Systems & Global Solutions business area in Goodyear, AZ, and four years with Corporate Engineering, Technology, and Operations where he retired in 2016 as a Senior Fellow.  Dr. Mastin has over 38 years of experience performing, leveraging, and leading applied engineering R&D in Government and private industry.

When:  Tuesday May 11, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST

Cost: Free

Venue: Virtual, register by clicking here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eho3wcav876f234a&llr=l4ihvgeab

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Chapter News

New Chapter Members - 2025

Irwandi Kardjana, Boeing, Jan 5
Robert Reinke, Intelligent Information Technologies, Jan 15

New Chapter Members - 2024

Matthew Trainor, Leonardo DRS, Jan 9
Bradley Jones, Jan 11
Ethan Bandick, Leonardo DRS, Feb 27
Alexander Hawkes, Mar 21
Aditya Akundi, UWM, May 3
Madelynn Frappier, Leonardo DRS, May 21
Hector Castelblanco, May 29
Kaylee Catlett, Jun 2
William Conrady, Boeing, Jun 2
Prithbey Dey, Jun 3
Ezechiel Ouedraogo, Jun 17
Braxton Schmedeke, Jun 19
Haley Spillars, Jun 19
George Sconyers, Boeing, Jul 3
Serge Krawczyk, Boeing, Jul 11
Seth Copeland, V2X, Jul 17
Thomas Vanhooser, Jul 24
Wade Wilson, Boeing, Jul 29
Tyson Prosser, Boeing, Aug 9
Amanda Baker, Cummins, Aug 13
Jared Blatsioris, Purdue University, Aug 20
Tracey Feldhake, Sep 4
Xorge Hernandez, Sep 5
Miguel Delgado, Peraton, Sep 9
Michael Malast, Boeing, Sep 10
Kyle Edwards, UL, Sep 12
Andrea Foutch, Sep 13
Reginald Robinson, Boeing, Oct 4
Wesley Freeman, Leidos, Oct 24
Geo Sconyers, Nov 7
Matthew Hollander, DRS Land Systems, Dec 5
Paul Mizwicki, Aclara, Dec 5
Jacob Kramer, Leonard DRS, Dec 11
Daniel Chikwendu, Wichita State University, Dec 21

The Midwest Gateway Chapter of INCOSE was founded in St. Louis in 1992. Over the years we've hosted the INCOSE Symposium and the Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER), and been the home chapter of national and regional INCOSE leaders. Many of our members are engaged in defense, biotech, connected devices, and academia. Most members are located in St. Louis and the surrounding area (from Missouri S&T in Rolla to Scott Air Force Base in the Metro East), but all are welcome to affiliate with us.

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