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From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success
College of Aviation
… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … about Steve Denomme? Denomme earning his new Captain Wings after his upgrade with Regional Director Mike Perrin At the … in June of 2003 when Mesaba called him back for Saab 340 service, but for the next two-plus years Denomme kept his …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme
From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar
College of Aviation
… rugged, magnificent beauty and unmatched environment have warmed his psyche and tempered his body's response to chilly … In exchange for good grades, I could take a flight lesson after each semester. I got to solo after my 16th birthday … hoping to do as well as Blain had done for him. His service earned Desmond a couple of flights to the Sun 'n Fun …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond
From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management
College of Aviation
… how it functions effectively. Blending a stint at the Walt Disney Co . with what he learned as a student … of the college's Boeing 727 that is parked on campus. After Bila got his academic bearings, he joined the cadre of … use on my job today what I learned in leadership, customer-service and guest-experience skills." Although that was …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila
Ellis E. Rathburn obituary
News
… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 16 . He was 87. Rathburn joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1993 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a locksmith. Make a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48500
Aviate’s Path Leads Griffin to Air Wisconsin- He Gets it Done!
College of Aviation
… to compare it to, but WMU blew the others out of the water. My first consideration was the proximity to my home … the pilots were too hungover. I didn't find this out until after I had chosen to become a pilot. This proved even more … peers residing in that dorm and to gain some customer-service "chops." That served him well when he joined the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/norton
Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program
Haworth College of Business
… while also obtaining valuable work experience. As a student tester for the pilot run of the WMU x Perrigo co-op program, Dohm was responsible for creating a platform to display data for … moves forward with an optimistic outlook on her future. “After this internship, I am more confident to take on a task …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490
Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career
College of Aviation
… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … same period of time, Carr was part of the college's line-service team. "I got the opportunity to tug and pull … Carr's first plane picture with Frontier Airlines after landing in Trenton, NJ "Tracey will fight for any …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr
Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation
College of Aviation
… Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation Submitted by … science in 2011, Warner’s time at WMU wasn’t finished. Soon after walking across Miller Auditorium and shaking President … works for L3 Aviation Products (L3 Technologies) as a Service, Repair, and Overhaul Administrator in Grand Rapids, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0
Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week
News
… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … specialist in Western’s Career and Student Employment Services office. In the 2024-25 academic year, WMU … Students say they are eager to come back to work semester after semester because they love the welcoming and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026
Timothy Earl Kahler obituary
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… Western Michigan University staff member, died April 7 . He was 69. Kahler was a material handler with landscape services in the Department of Facilities Management. He joined the staff in 1972 and retired in 2004 after 32 years of service to the University. service …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31563