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WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn
College of Aviation
… WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn Submitted by Tom … have demonstrated a significant impact on helping to increase diversity in the field of aviation. Captain Albert Glenn currently serves as the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn
Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville
College of Aviation
… Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Kentucky is famous … licking good,” and horse racing. In the state are the city of Louisville and the Louisville International Airport, … class. The rumors were his class was exceptionally hard. Listening to the stories, I put off taking his class. When …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/07/barth
The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
College of Aviation
… The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airport … of aviation. The responsibilities of overseeing day-to-day tasks reside with the efforts of talented airport managers …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/02/connection
The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success
College of Aviation
… The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Commuting to a job is a reality for many American … junket to get to work. That's what Jonathan Miller did as part of reaching his goal to become a commercial …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/01/jonathanmiller
From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen
College of Aviation
… From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen … my goals and dreams," he says, "and told me to be realistic and settle for less." However, one offered a …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen
Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career
College of Aviation
… Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want … for it because, in life, you can only stop yourself. Some of the biggest critics, who will make you double-think or … time on a Jet Ski! Not even the college's relevant, realistic and practical courses prepared Carr -- much less …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr
Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee
College of Aviation
… Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When looking at the … (Pappy) VanDeventer, it is hard not to be wowed. The man was immersed in aviation, his influence reaching far beyond …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/02/pappy
Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation
College of Aviation
… Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU College of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper
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
… From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate … around for a spell as a recruitment and marketing specialist for the College of Aviation with one of his duties …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila
From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar
College of Aviation
… From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to … pursue his degree and advanced training in aviation. And, of course, go even farther north to Alaska to begin his … from his favorite instructors, such as master faculty specialist Gil Sinclair. "His wide variety of experience," …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond