In recognition of his outstanding professional accomplishments, Bob Osborne, crew chief of the #99 Office Depot Ford, will receive Penn State University’s Alumni Achievement Award for 2006. The award is sponsored by the Alumni Association at Penn State University and is presented to one person from each college at Penn State (a total of 10). Osborne is receiving his award as a member of the engineering college. “It’s pretty cool to be recognized by your alma matter for your accomplishments,” said Osborne. “I’m proud to be associated with and recognized by such a great institution. I definitely have to credit some of my success to the great education I received at Penn State.” This is the third year the award has been given. The award is presented in an effort to demonstrate, particularly to students, that Penn State alumni can succeed in exceptional fashion at an early age and that it does not necessarily take a lifetime to make one’s mark on society. Osborne has certainly done that. With his work as an engineer and crew chief at Roush Racing, Osborne continues to make history with drivers such as Carl Edwards. “I’m really proud of Bob”, said Edwards. “He’s a really smart person and he’s had a lot of success in a short amount of time so I think it’s awesome that Penn State would recognize that.” Since 1997, crew chief Bob Osborne has worked his way up the NASCAR ladder of success. Patience, drive and determination have helped land Osborne in the coveted position of Nextel Cup crew chief for Carl Edwards and the #99 Office Depot team.(Roush Racing PR)(1-6-2007)
