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The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… schedule as a United Airlines (First Officer) based in Newark, N.J. and all kinds of volunteerism for the  OBAP , he … his initial hometown of New Iberia, La., to the state of Washington, he was introduced to flying.  That trip sparked … crew, ramp tower, operations, and the gate agents.  My duty was to make sure that everyone was in sync with that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019

Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta

College of Aviation

… Both have made it "in The Bigs," "in The Show," "on Broadway." Davis plays in front of thousands of people and before … another link.  Thaler has the technical wherewithal to go watch Davis wherever he plays these days.  As a Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … I put the wrong telephone number on my resume.  Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able to connect me.  It was my first real interview, it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed … Rachel Tuit visiting the Nyungwe National Forest in Rwanda, January 2019 The 2019 graduate of Grand Rapids … Rapids Parks and Recreation Department as a 15 year old, duty that evolved into a year-round gig.  "Since then, I've …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny

College of Aviation

… Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny … College of Aviation. Grandfather Richard Matteson was a radio operator aboard a B-17, the four-engine Flying … of Elk Rapids at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, she and her father traveled to nearby Traverse City …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/matteson

Aspiring Professional Pilot, Patrick Lambour, Lands at His Perfect Destination

College of Aviation

… Patrick Lambour the worlds of airplanes and airports were always music to his ears.    Today, as a senior majoring in … drive from Boston," depending on the traffic.  And there always seems to be traffic, enough that an air-traffic … in their shoes," Lambour says.  Ambassadors are also on duty when the college stages its annual golfing fundraiser …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/lambour

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James … all while riding on the leading edge of the computer wave. In fact, most students he sat next to at his two … managing jobs and his education, especially pulling double duty on degrees over the last couple of years. "I actually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well.  Good enough …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight Training initiative.  He applied and was accepted.   University of Michigan Survival Flight …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana.  This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … the experienced pilot about aviation and flying, Deckard was hooked - he knew he wanted to fly for the Air Force. By …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard