Jasper Engines & Transmissions Announces Scholarship Award Winners for 2023

Jasper- Jasper Engines and Transmissions announced the winners of its annual scholarship program.  

Applicants must be dependent children of full-time JASPER Associates. A rating system of several criteria is used to determine the recipients.

Brayden Beck is a graduate of Northeast Dubois High School. He will attend the University of Southern Indiana majoring in Accounting. He is the son of Jarrod and Kelly Beck. Jarrod is a Business Analyst at JASPER.

Tori Brandt is a Jasper High School graduate. She will attend Purdue University to pursue a Nursing degree. She is the daughter of Alison and Scott Brandt. Alison works in the Payroll office at JASPER.

Allyson Buening graduated from Southridge High School and will be attending Indiana State University to earn a degree in Marketing with a minor in Graphic Design. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Scott Buening. Stephanie works in the People Services Department at Jasper.

Elijah Cox is a graduate of Forest Park High School. He will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to study Psychology and Pre-law. He is the son of Erica & Kevin Cox and Melonie Cox-Haase & Brian Haase. Erica works in JASPER’s Diesel Department.

Isabella Davis is a graduate of Willow Springs High School. She will continue her education at Missouri State University -Springfield where she’ll major in Nursing. She is the daughter of Glenn and Nelvy Davis. Glenn is a conveyance Associate at Jasper’s Willow Springs, Missouri facility.

Abigail Fuller graduated from Mt. Hebron High School in Maryland. She will attend Towson University to get her degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. She is the daughter of Greg and Shannon Fuller. Greg is a delivery driver at JASPER’s Baltimore branch. 

Mackenzie Gilliatt is a graduate of Paoli High School. She plans to attend Vincennes University for a Nursing degree. She is the daughter of Misty Perez and Chad Quinlin. Missy is a team leader in the Transmission Division at JASPER’s Crawford County facility.

Israel Gutierrez is a graduate of Southridge High School and plans to further his education at Vincennes University where he’ll pursue a degree in Automotive Technology. He is the son of Eloisa Dubon and Jose Gutierrez. Eloisa works in JASPER’s Transmission Department and Jose works in the Differential Department.

Caleb Hochgesang graduated from Heritage Hills High School. He will attend Western Kentucky University where he’ll major in Civil Engineering. He is the son of Kim and Ryan Hochgesang. Kim works in JASPER’s IT Department. 

Harrison Hulsman is a graduate of Jasper High School and plans to continue his education at the University of Southern Indiana for a degree in Exercise Science. He is the son of Jason and Andrea Hulsman.  Jason is the Marketing Department Director at JASPER

Katelynn Larrimore is a graduate of Salem High School. She plans to attend Wilmington College where she’ll pursue a degree in Agricultural Education. Katelynn is the daughter of Ryan Larrimore and Michelle Larrimore. Ryan is a driver for JET Transit.

Ryan Leuck is a Jasper High School graduate and will continue his education at Purdue University studying Turf Science and Management. He is the son of Craig and Kelley Leuck. Craig is a JPS Instructor at JASPER.

Haley Lorey is a graduate of Forest Park High School with plans to attend Indiana State University to obtain a degree in Science Education and Biology. Haley is the daughter of Amy and Duane Lorey.  Amy works in JASPER’s IT Department.

Noe Mares is a graduate of Jasper High School. He will attend the University of Southern Indiana majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. He is the son of Norma Mares. Norma works in the Lifter Department at JASPER.

Evan Mehringer is a Northeast Dubois High School graduate. He will attend the University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He is the son of Ed and Cheryl Mehringer. Ed works in JASPER’s Diesel Department.

Maverick Merkel graduated from Jasper High School and will be attending Kentucky Wesleyan University to earn a degree in Special Education. He is the son of Maurice and Michelle Merkel.  Maurice works in the Transmission Department at JASPER.

Ashley Nail is a graduate of Loogootee High School. She will attend the University of Southern Indiana majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. She is the daughter of Eric Nail and Michelle Grace. Eric is a Customer Service representative at JASPER.

Sophie Petry is a graduate of Jasper High School. She will continue her education at Kentucky Wesleyan University where she’ll major in Education with a Special Education minor. She is the daughter of Kelly Petry and Terri Tigue. Kelly is a Customer Service representative at JASPER.

Hailey Pund graduated from Forest Park High School. She will attend Ivy Tech Community College. She is the daughter of Nick and Jennifer Pund. Nick works in JASPER’s Diesel Department.

Kenzie Seibert is a graduate of Crawford County High School. She plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana for an Elementary Education degree. She is the daughter of Alan and Jessica Seibert.   Alan works in the JIL Distribution Center at JASPER’s Crawford County facility.

Zoey Squirell is a graduate of Mountain Grove High School in Missouri and plans to further her education at Missouri State University-West Plains where she’ll pursue a degree in Chemistry. She is the daughter of Pat and Patty Squirell. Pat works in the Transmission Department at JASPER’s Willow Springs, Missouri, facility.

Jordan Stewart graduated from Chapin High School in South Carolina. She will attend the University of Tennessee where she’ll major in Interior Architecture. She is the daughter of Butch and Lisa Stewart.  Butch is Sales Manager at the Columbia, South Carolina, branch.

Faith Taylor is a graduate of Crawford County High School and plans to continue her education at Hanover College for a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She is the daughter of Dustin and Abby Taylor. Dustin works in JASPER’s Crawford County Maintenance Department.

Autumn Voegerl is a graduate of Jasper High School. She plans to attend Ball State University where she’ll pursue a degree in Social Studies Education. Autumn is the daughter of Todd and Deb Voegerl. Todd works in the Diesel Department at JASPER.

Karis Wigand is a Jasper High School graduate and will continue her education at Bellarmine University studying Psychology and Sociology. She is the daughter of Brian and Melissa Wigand. Brian works at Jasper Electric Motors.

Congratulations to all scholarship recipients.