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sae Doug Urbaniak
~Treasurer~
~Webmaster~
Society of Automotive Engineers
Bradley Chapter
2011 Executive Board
Michelle Gerrity--President
Craig Nelson--Vise President
Richard Swanson--Secretary
Doug Urbaniak--Treasurer and Webmaster
Brian Nault--Membership Chair and Assistant
                       Webmaster
Alex Boen--Event Coordinator
Dr. Marty Morris--Advisor
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1. What year are you in school?

I am a Sophomore. 

2. What is your major?

Mechanical Engineering. 

3. Where are you from?

Right here in good ol' Peoria, IL  

4. When did you first get involved in SAE?

I began attending meetings my second semester freshman year. I became involved in getting sponsors for the Second Annual car show and worked at the show. 

5. What hobbies are you interested in?

I do pretty much anything outdoorsy. I am a competitive cyclist, and can't wait to get back into the I-74 MTB Series this year. Also, I kayak often in the summer months and when I need a break from school and I occasionally go for a trail run. When the weather turns cold, I bust out the cross-country skis and snowboard. Also, I love working on bikes. I have 8 bikes of my own in my basement, and would love to put some more classic lugged steel frames in my collection.
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6. What is your favorite kind of music?


I am a fan of classic rock, new rock, old country, new country, and pretty much anything on the radio other than rap and hip-hop and that junk. I still rock the radio because I am too cheap to buy music. 

7. What is one thing you would like to do before you die?

I want to ride by bike across the country fully loaded (aka carrying all my stuff). No motel nights here...well...maybe only one or two. 

8. Who is your favorite professor?

Dr. Hooper is the best professor I have had at Bradley. He has truly taught physics to me better than I think any professor can teach anything to anyone. I would definitely recommemd him to anyone. Dr. Timm is a really good professor too. He is phenomenal with calculus. 

9. What is your favorite food?

I love pizza and pineapples. Separate, they are good. Together, they are great! 

10. What is your dream car?

My dream car(truck) is 1999 to 2003 Ford F-250 or F-350 Turbo Diesel with a 7.3L Powerstroke and a 6 speed manual tranmission.  Regular cab, crank windows, manual locks, and an 8 food bed.  No bells and whistles here, just a good, reliable truck I can count on.  
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I also love loading my current car up for a good vacation in the northwoods!!
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