1942
Born to parents Jacob and Bonnie Neff in Detroit, MI.
1964
Earns a Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of Michigan.
1966
Achieves a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Michigan.
1967
Attains a Master of Science in physics from the University of Michigan.
1968
Is a research assistant at the Cyclotron Laboratory and a teaching fellow in physics at the University of Michigan through 1973.
1974
Marries Bonita Jean Dostal.
1976
Is a science instructor at Lansing Community College until 1982.
1982
Obtains a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Michigan State University.
1982
Is a guest lecturer, assistant and associate professor and full professor at Purdue University Northwest through 2017.
1986
Serves on the board of directors for chapter 112 of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) until 2011.
1989
Becomes a Certified Manufacturing Technologist.
1990
Receives an Appreciation Award from the SME.
1991
Receives an Outstanding Faculty Adviser Award from the SME.
1992
Receives an Appreciation Award from the SME; Becomes a Certified Manufacturing Engineer.
1993
Is registered as a professional engineer by the state of Indiana.
1994
Receives a Merl K. Miller Award from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
2001
Serves as the chairman of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
2013
Receives an Arthur and Kathryn Award for excellence in ballroom dancing and an Appreciation Award from the ASEE.
2017
Is granted emeritus status and commences his retirement.