Dear Jane.

Dear Jane:

I know that you will do well in your next endeavors. The improvement you brought to IIE, especially Industrial Engineer is still the main reason I maintain my membership. The change you brought to IIE publications was tremendous and "tremendously needed." Even though some of the contributors have changed since 2002 (when I first wrote with feedback), the end result has been great.

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Steve Kiester

Fort Worth, Texas

I have greatly enjoyed your service as editorial director of our magazine. It is not just what you write, but the grace with which you write and work with everyone. Although you claimed to have had "almost a decade of experience as editor," I feel as if I have never known the Industrial Engineer magazine without you. Such is the entrenched visibility that you have brought to the magazine. The utility of the magazine has certainly increased during your tenure as editorial director. I used to read and put away my copies. But, in recent times, I have started pack-ratting the issues on my desk because each one is full of useful references.

I wish you well in whatever your next venture is.

Deji Badiru

Knoxville, Tenn.

I want to give you my highest compliment on the wonderful job you have done for the magazine. The publication significantly improved under your watch! As a proud IE, I became very proud of our publication. Thanks for your efforts and best wishes in your future.

Carter Kerk

Rapid City, S.D.

I just wanted to say that I have enjoyed your editorials since I joined IIE as a freshmen at the University of Alabama; you always provide sound advice and insight. I can always relate to the information and issues in your columns, especially in the "For the Record: It's a Shame" column. Good luck in your new position!

Zach Miller

Atlanta