President – Kelton Ayars
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Biography: I’m a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at Colorado State University from Broomfield, Colorado. As the current Tau Beta Pi Chapter President, I enjoy connecting with distinguished engineers and fostering meaningful professional relationships. I’m passionate about aeronautics, energy, and developing innovative engineering solutions that make a difference. Outside of academics, you’ll often find me fishing, line dancing, or cheering on the CSU Rams!
Email: placeholder@colostate.com
Vice President- Jude Rudd
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Biography: I was born in Massachusetts and spent the first few years of my life out there. I moved to Colorado when I was 9 and embraced the opportunities we have here. I joined 4H and competed for many years in archery and dog training with my border collie. I am now a junior at CSU studying mechanical engineering on a 3 year graduation plan due to credits from duel enrollment in high school.
Email: jude.rudd@colostate.edu
Treasurer – Jackson Lewer
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Biography: Hello, my name is Jackson Lewer. I’m a Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical engineering is a terrific field: I could find work anywhere from the aerospace field to HVAC systems and be able to apply my degree to it’s maximum potential. I want to work in a field which is challenging; I’m especially interested in aerospace propulsion and reversible heat pump design. Outside of Tau Beta Pi I’m involved with the CSU OpenOrbit satellite team, and outside of academics I enjoy riding my bike, spending time in nature and going for walks with my dog.
Email: jtlewer@colostate.edu
Secretary – Payton Musselman
Major: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Biography: Hi! I’m Payton and I am currently a fourth-year student majoring in Chemical and Biological Engineering and minoring in Mathematics. I have lived most of my life in Loveland, Colorado and in my free time I love to paint, draw, and indoor rock climb. When I graduate, I would love to go into water treatment or fertilizers.
Email: Payton.Musselman@colostate.edu
Outreach Chair – Ava Fisher
Major: Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering
Biography: I’m Ava, the outreach chair of TBP. I am majoring in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering with a minor in mathematics. I currently work at the Orthopeadic Bioengineering Reasearch Laboratory (OBRL) on campus, and I also work as a teaching assistant for MECH105, soon to be MECH305. During my free time, I love to watch tv/movies and being outside. After graduation in May 2026, I am interested in researching or working with methods of bone regeneration through mechanical stimuli.
Email: ava.fisher@colostate.edu
Public Relations/Webmaster Chair – Roger Perkins
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Biography: Hi, I’m Roger and I’m originally from Nevada. I am a fourth year studying Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering. I’m passionate about systems, controls, and mechatronics when it comes to anything aerospace related. Outside of school, you’ll find me playing dodgeball, hiking, or lifting weights.
Email: roger.perkins@colostate.edu