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Howard Brockhouse
After receiving an Associate of Arts from Northland Community & Technical College, Howard continued his education at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business. Howard has over 30 years of experience in business development, training, and management. He has developed and implemented six training
Diana Robinson
Diana Robinson recently retired as a Program Manager in the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office. Her focus was on outreach and engagement and she led the UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative. Prior to the FAA, Diana worked as an Energy and Sustainability Manager for a local government in Florida and implemented a UAS program during
Tamara Meehan Russell
Tammy Meehan Russell founded The PLUM Catalyst in 2019 with a belief that meaningful change happens when technology and humanity move together. With more than 25 years of experience spanning transportation, policy, and innovation, Tammy has built a company that bridges the gap between ideas and real-world implementation. She leads PLUM’s branding and strategic vision
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STEPHANIE RISPA
Stephanie has a B.S. in Communication Arts and Literature from Bemidji State University and twenty years of experience as a secondary English teacher, coach, and theater director. She is a certified life coach, specializing in self care and school/work/life balance. Her dedication to serving underrepresented groups stems from her work with the Migrant Summer School
Dr. Greg Mellema
Dr. Greg Mellema is a career aircraft mechanic, combat veteran, teacher, author, and subject matter expert in the manufacture and repair of advanced composite structures. He has over 37 years of experience working on both manned and unmanned military and civilian aircraft with a special emphasis on advanced composite structures. Greg holds a B.S. degree
Stephen C. Ley
Mr. Stephen Ley is currently serving in the role of Associate Professor for the School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University. Special projects include the deployment of a new Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Technology Management, the development of a new Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Technician School, and research and projects involving workforce and
Seth Simonson
Seth graduated from NDSCS with a degree in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology in 2011, and from there began a career at Moore Engineering as a CAD Technician. In 2014 Seth accepted a position at NDSCS as an instructor in the Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology department. While at NDSCS he was put