Alumni Awards
Marcia Peterman ECE Award (2009)
Kurt Hollenbeck
In recognition of devoted and loyal service to the University of Illinois and the Alumni Association
BSEE, 1978
Product Manager
Mustang Technology Group , LP
Allen, TX
Following completion of his bachelor’s degree, Kurt Hollenbeck joined Texas Instruments Defense Systems Antenna Department (later purchased by Raytheon). His 22 year TI/Raytheon pedigree includes successful execution of DoD and commercial antenna/radome, radar cross-section, airborne electronic warfare, missile, airborne, and space-based phased array radar and communication systems. Kurt was a ECE Alumni Board Member for six years and board treasurer for an additional three years.
Kurt spent six years at Perot Systems as a senior program/product manager responsible for establishing unique industry partnerships for the development, pricing, and delivery of new, novel, and profitable global IT services. Kurt expanded his international commercial market experiences at L-3 Communications, Infrared Products, working as the senior product manager responsible for the P&L of the handheld and military product lines.
Kurt joined Mustang Technology Group, LP as a senior program manager in 2007. He continues his history of successful business execution supporting US troops with rapid deployment of advanced radar systems provided at commercial market prices.