J. Matthew Riordan
'81
At ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é:
- An outstanding track and field performer for the Yellowjackets who earned All-America honors four different times
- As a freshman, he finished sixth in the 110 high hurdles
- As a junior, he was sixth in the decathlon
- By senior year, he was second in the decathlon and the 400 intermediate hurdles
- Still holds three indoor hurdle records, the indoor 400 meter mark, the indoor distance relay record, two outdoor hurdle marks, and the decathlon record at ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é
- Graduated with a baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1981
Post-Graduate:
- Joined General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division in Groton, CT as a mechanical engineer after graduation
- Left in 1985 to join Gunther International in Mystic, CT as a project engineer
- Now holds the title of Director of Field Service for Gunther which has products installed throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan
