001We want to survive myself. I guess Four left. United States God says. Black brother. We're going to be [clears throat] keep that dream 12 seconds. We got better. We got bigger. We connected. We shrank the world. We broke the second barrier. Then into the dark and now we're living in it. Every air thought they'd seen the future. Every era was right. From the next generation of pilots to the innovators of Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain marking the opening of the 10 Aviation Center at the Middletown Mutual A world class facility built to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. We are now preparing from department into a new era of opportunity. Please direct your attention to the students for a brief preflight announcement. Welcome the vote and second facto moment for our community
002staff and students in the event of surveillance remain calm. The center is powered by dedicated educators and visionary partners working together to break this vicious life. Exits are located throughout the facility and mainly donated industry certifications, college credit, internships, and demands. Electronic domestic shades on and all passengers are encouraged to take photos and videos throughout today's event. If you share your experience online, please use the hash one. Inite Wi-Fi is available after college for complimentary coffee stores are located to your right and at both ends of the main building. But most of the action is happening right here in the Thank you for us today. This journey is only possible because it goes the tech aviation center is now cleared for sale. My name is I have the honor of serving as our CEO superintendent.
003couldn't be more excited about the opportunity for this group of people to come together today to celebrate what is going to be absolutely amazing ribbon cutting ceremony and we're grateful for such a strong investment from thousands and thousands of partners in this room going to begin with a small story ago had a vision a vision to bring aviation to public we wanted to give students a chance not just to learn about the history of flight but to become the next generation of students that would shape it. Like many great aviation stories, our journey started small. Seven years ago, we had one class with 21 students and what I'd like to call a diamond and a teacher named Rich. No hanging, no aviation center, just a wild vision and one heck of a teacher. might be
004standing, sir. You for a quick second, Rich. It's important to me that I took 22nd time to honor and celebrate this particular person. He has been one of the hardest working educators I have ever came across. He single-handedly took a 25 person aviation program and build it into a 200 student school right now and we're already learning students away. The demand is so great. We thank them deeply for years of a relentless pursuit of mission. I want to explain how this happened in school. When we launched our one new class, somebody said, "What if rich is ever sick?" And someone said, "I think we should have at least have a substitute teacher on that." Kathy was a lifelong teacher for Tech and worked many locations for us as a family consumer science teacher, but she
005decided to come back to be a building or a substitute teacher. She ended up staying in that classroom many times and coaching it on how to go from being an aerospace engineer and and a pilot into becoming a teacher. She has functioning when no one asked her to invest. She spent hours having great conversations into working on his craft as well as supporting students. So behind every great achievement, there's also another great story. So I want to thank these officers. Thank you. Today the one drum aviation program has been thrown to this incredible facility serving nearly 200 students who are learning about the science, the mechanics and the discipline behind aviation. But the truth is the story feels familiar. You look at the history of aviation started the same way. Two brothers in Ohio with
006the bic and a wild belief that humans could fly. The Wright brothers didn't start with the massive operation. They started with curiosity, experimentation, and a vision that other people thought was impossible. Just like the Wright brothers, Ohio has always been a place where aviation takes flight. Right here in Middletown, aviation history was written as well. In 1940, moved their operations from downtown Cincinnati here to the Middletown airport and they began helping to train pilots supporting the war and introducing thousands of Americans to the skies. Planes like the Champ and the Grasshopper rolled out of Middletown and became part of aviation history forever. In many ways, we're not here to celebrate something new. We're [clears throat] here to celebrate something that has been a continuation of legacy that already lives in this community. Today, well tech
007students will continue to learn about principles of flight. That same precision, same craftsmanship that defined those early aviation pioneers. Who knows? Maybe sitting here in the building today as next aviation aircraft engineer, the next innovator, maybe even the next right thrower. I should say maybe the next right system. Aviation stories always the same way there's a people who believe in it and an entire community of supporters that are willing to help it take flight. So today on behalf of Tech School, thank you of everyone in this room from our elected officials to our business partners, community leaders, funders, supporters along with the incredible work of our architect, our design team, and our construction crew. and most importantly, our dedicated crew of teachers and aviation experts that are helping young people pursue pursue their dreams. Best
008part is we're just getting clear for departure. Thank you for that. At this time, I'm going to begin working our way through the ceremony and we're going to have a significant amount of people recognized throughout the ceremony. I'd like to begin first by recognizing the members of the public board of education. If you can stand, please stay standing. Representing New Miami, Mr. representing Hamilton Muso Middle Sing. I want to make sure that I acknowledge the Tech has had one of the most supportive innovative school boards for the last decade if not longer. We're super thankful for the board members that are past and present that were able to support this type of opportunity. So, thank you. Please be seated. At this time, I'd like to welcome our board president representing Monroe School District, but also
009representing Father's Tech School. You give me a warm round of applause for Mr. I honestly cannot believe. Yeah, it is truly an honor for me to prepare for takeoff. I want to take a moment to explain how we got here. Things like this do with the conversation goes something like this. So we've been thinking with this but here's where the work starts with the precision of the thunderbirds our chief researches every angle of the can this happen what are the risks the cost involved and the reports all the critical components to complete a successful mission I think we would all agree They stop the land. There's a few more. I'm truly amazed. But no successful project like this can be done alone. Even Tom. He knew he could rely on actually specifically our public districts
010that make up our prepared meal. Hamilton, New Miami, Ross, Northwest, Middletown, and my history each play a critical role in supporting our mission. Fortunately, they provide necessary skills to all our programs. We're truly grateful for the support they thank you all. If there's one thing I hope you take away from today's public education today, driving innovative and adapting today's ever public schools need your support. Remember this building is what public education look like today. This campus represents one of the many ways that all of us together push boundaries for education. I want to thank my current past board members for establishing a culture that allows the leadership staff rely on one thing. [laughter] I gota beat. This project made possible through a variety of different super thankful. We'd like to welcome to the stage three
011different group. We'd like to welcome to the stage the mayor of the city of Middletown, Mayor Elizabeth Slam. if you could please come to the stage. Following her, if we have the Ber County Commissioner, Mr. Commissioner Rogers, Commissioner Dixon, Commissioner Carpenter, if you're in the house, you can please come to the stage. Finally, representing jobs Ohio, an organization dedicated to advancing economic development in our state. Uh, representing that is Mr. Terry Slay. If you could please come to the stage. These are some of the private funders and public funders that have allowed us to create this particular project. We wanted to give each of them a quick 60 seconds to communicate their thank yous and their vision pertaining to the project. Let's start with so much. Good morning everyone. Well, I am just so grateful
012for this opportunity to the Butler Techch Aviation Center to the Middletown Regional Airport, also known as the state of Middletown, Ohio. We would like to thank the Butler County Commission Ohio and the numerous partners you will hear from today. to make this school a reality. As was said, nothing happens in a bag. We are so grateful for this team. We thique city aviation school and we hope that after the cere right now. has so much to offer and we couldn't be happier that the public aviation spectrum is now part of those offerings. I wish each of you a wonderful day on behalf of the city of thank you so much for being here to celebrate with us. It's great to be here celebrating the engagement. This project represents exactly the kind of investment believes in
013education, workforce training and the opportunity to serve the next generation. Tech has a long history of preparing students with real careers and this new aviation facility expands those opportunities in a growing and exciting. The board of county commissioners is proud to support this project because investments like this strengthen our workforce and strengthen our community. Congratulations and everyone I'm very proud of participating I just like to say thanks on the move. What happened here? way back and we're pleased to be able to congratulate So on behalf of uh our CEO and president Steve and our board chairman, you know, our governor, uh Mike Fine, all the time he talks about team Ohio when he talks about economic development and you're seeing that firstand here today. You know, seven years ago, I met John at the other
014end of the airfield. I think somebody had tipped them off that I had a weakness for aviation. Uh we started starting this conversation and it's amazing that we're standing here today in this facility. But really, what's really exciting about this is what comes next, which is educating, you know, hundreds, thousands of uh students to go into aviation and uh and aerospace. You know, a couple of people here I want to want to point out that that helped me. you know, we've done, I think, seven projects like this across the state with different higher ed uh institutions putting the facilities just like this on airports across Ohio because aviation is our legacy, but it's also our we're seeing all across the state a real science in aerospace and aviation. You read about Airbus and you read
015about Boeing. You know, we're the number one supplier state. We're the two largest aerospace companies in the world. But you've also heard lately about Andrew Land and Columbus. Largest single job project in God's Ohio's history. 4500 jobs to build the next generation of drone aircraft for for defense. You heard about Aviation, the EV toll company that uh just a month ago bought a 750,000 square foot building in D where they're going to start the production of their electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. And then you hear all the time about the industry where old guys like me decide to find a retireer and go to Florida and this great weather that we're having right now. I asked Christie Clout who's sitt here raing senior managing director of our talent program. You know, when we went
016win deals for Ohio now, it's it used to be about sites and where could they build that? Now, it's about talent and we give them the talent that they're going to need to be successful in Ohio. That's where the competition is today. It's all about talent. What you're doing here with uh with high school uh students and starting them on the pathway into aerospace and aviation and you know aerospace and aviation isn't only uh infrastructure for for that industry, but it's also about STEM. We're bringing students into STEM and they they may decide to go in a different direction, you know, when they graduate from high school, but we're laying the foundation for more STEM students, more STEM students going into college in Ohio. It's really, really important the work that you're doing. But shared
017with me uh that in Ohio over the next uh four years by 2030 it's predicted that the aviation industry employment doc demand for the aviation industry it's going to grow by about 5 to 8%. These uh numbers are literally in the thousands, 5,000 aircraft mechanics and service technicians just in the state of Ohio alone and nearly 4,000 demand for aerospace engineers. So there's a future for these students. This this is a big deal that you're giving them the opportunity to start a career, you know, literally when they're in nth grade when they go into high school. for that future. So, congratulations to the mayor, city of Miltown here. Um, the county commission who uh grabbed the division, you know, county commissioners may not have an easy job. There's a lot of demands on the county.
018They have a lot of responsibility. So for them to invest 10 minutes and support this, you know, it's a really big deal. But thank you. As that team takes their seat, I want to make sure that I recognize there's a handful of educational departments in the room. I know our president doesn't exist without strong partnerships tomorrow school districts. We've already named them to so I'm not going to read those names again, but I'm thankful for the superintendent, the curriculum directors, the principles that are in the room today from all of our supporting school districts. Again, we don't exist without strong partnerships. We also have some amazing postsecary partnerships with Sinclair, Cincinnati State, University of Cincinnati, and of course, Miami University. All those postcary institutions are in the room. We're grateful for the work that you
019guys do alongside of the best young people. Thank you. I'd like to bring someone to the stage uh and facilitate our next round of recognition. And before I bring to the stage, our leadership team was having the meeting about two years ago. And we're talking about what could the airport become, what could the aviation centers become. And as they were engaging in this pingpong match of vision and dialogue and possibility, one of the members from the executive leadership team eventually kind of put her fist down that and uh Christian made it known that this particular aviation center wasn't going to be just a regular going to be a sought after school or aviation center let alone in the region within the entire had to go all in without because we knew we had the talent
020of our teachers and we knew we had the talent in our kids like this somebody behind the scenes that's been grinding out three or four years now supporting aviation when no one is looking Good morning everybody. Um really in the past seven years like started from that schoolhouse with amazing instructor um continue to grow support um that's made it possible for our students. That is what it's about. It's about our students in the future. There are many many stakeholders in this room today uh have really given us the momentum. That is what's momentum behind it. get stuck with this threat of not being able to respond that we have the support and so many business partners so many people in the community and that really has given us the legs and the ways that um
021so I would like to recognize some of this partners that have been alongside us from the beginning of our journey until where we are um one thing that u we don't talk about a lot our students would have supported it as well. The state of Ohio is recognized by school and some people may think that that comes from you know things we recognize public is truly come from our business and community partners. They are the ones that provide the guidance to us around the help and without contract for not being what it is today. So, I'd like to recognize um our business partners that have been with us. Our students are going to give you your first set of wings. So, you see some of us have these little helmets on um so your first
022set of wings and uh the first group is our business and industry partners. Uh stage skies aviation if you can stand uh and be recognized. If you're so proud with crowd come up with sinking skies aviation they have been a partner with us getting to hire our students also on site here am aviation uh they have donated I usa the aircraft owner and pilot association they helped us with our curriculuming Melan base I know there's some place out there but you recognize partners which is our vertical storage uh solution system here and our advanced manufacturing center from the middle airport and also from I'd also like to recognize and you guys stand and earn your first people that have played an equally important role in supporting the economic development strengthening the connection between education again.
023I would like to uh ask our chamber representative please stand as we recognize you also American chamber chamber, the Oxford Chamber, the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, the David development, and thank you so much for all about the fact that the public in the state of Ohio is no big problem. We take One thing that we avail organization that we have partnered with is the rain. We started looking for funds to help our students their flight and we came across the rain which is located out Florida. They have provided the initial round of scholarships for funding to support our students in flight beyond what they get here as far as their pilot. In addition to that community uh mostly uh members of Rich Hopkins community and the aerospace industry uh help us out and there are several
024people in this audience that we'd like to recognize for supporting that match process. because of that investing directly to students. Well, a week and a half ago, they gave out 28,000 scholarships to our students. That is huge. This provides access to providing your first set of public wings. Thank you so much for your generosity to help create opportunities for students who not otherwise have access to pursue that would please stand Dr. Catherine Sullivan please stand Dr. David Brown David David Brown you can see thank you again for supporting our student Without partnership of business and industry, our community organizations and individuals that have supported our tech students, it would not be where we are today. We are grateful for the support and your role in making the street of the Tech Aviation Center a reality
025for the students of today. Thank you. Thank a patient. There's so many people that need to be thanked during the process. So, thank you for bearing with me as we work through it. There are a handful of that we'd like to allow an opportunity to say thank you today. Uh first is I'd like to introduce auditor favor. The auditor is responsible for ensuring accountability transparency across public institutions throughout the state. Mr. Favor has been a long time public service. He previously represented the region in the Ohio Senate where he served as president of the Senate. He's been a strong advocate for responsible stewardship of public resources resources and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively. Please join me in welcoming Ohio State. Well, thank you for having us and I I just want to you are
026seeing here firsthand what I have said all over Ohio that our career technical education programs are literally the gems and the crown of Ohio education. Let's give a round of applause to all of those people. And I know of no other aviation program that does both instruction and the mechanical side. I've heard a number of that do the mechanical side and that's great. But to give that flight instruction here is huge particularly as we talk about state which is number one. It is important for us to recognize some of those things that help take part. First of all, as auditor, I want to call out. You guys, you do your job. Thank you for doing that on behalf of that. That is a rare 6,000 a fact that you guys do a good job. Thank
027you for that. But I was going to call out the county commissioners. Look, you guys had a lot of choices done with some of that co era ARPA and and other types of money that we went around the state trying to encourage local governments to invest in programs like this. As I said, we want to do things that are going to invest in the jobs and the economy for the future, grow the not money for one time expenditures that were going to cause things to be more expensive in the future. This is exactly the kind of investment responsible governments wouldn't have done with one time funds. Thank you commissioners for your leadership and to the city as well. My former legislative colleagues, your investment through the capital funds and through the other things that you
028do with this kind of program is so important for housing. But you're not done yet. I'm looking at a number of you and I'm calling you out. The capital budget is being considered now. They need an addition for this other side of the but I want to give you a challenge that's even bigger. You know, I see an airplane and one of the things I learned on my tour is this airplane doesn't fly. instruction. They need a couple of airplanes that do fly that do pilot instruction right there in this program. So, I'm going to give you a challenge. Well, you're putting together the capital request. Former Senate President, I know how this works. Let me give you a head. ODOT has a bunch of airplanes sitting at airport. They may need some alterations and
029changes, some upgrades. Maybe swap a couple of those airplanes here for these students to learn to And we get the new ones if they need during I was doing my own pilot and I had gotten to my solo cross country but I flew in a Piper Taha which I had to have those squirrels at the chip back running the same but short answer is I wish we had these kind of programs and as I had career technical programs all over all over the state we've got a break where I live price literally across the street from my office they don't have aviation program when I go home we're going to start having that conversation because this career opportunity when I talk to the young people those men and women who are working for a lifetime
030career in aviation, whether as a pilot or mechanic. Look, I say this all the time and I say this to our jobs Ohio. The goal of Jobs Ohio when we created when I was in the legislature was to create jobs and give opportunities for Ohio for the next generation. It has done that remarkably well. These are the kind of programs that will give those men and women in the program the opportunity to call home for their future so their parents and grandparents don't have to get on an airplane. This is the kind of program that is so important for our people. And and with that, I want to leave with this. We're giving you some paper hard uh saying great things about this ground, but I'm going to leave with this last thought. As you
031guys grow and expand your program, continue to partner with those higher education here in Ohio. You got some great partner. There are some others. I know right state just started an aviation program and other things but we want to say that young people don't have to leave Ohio aviation are becoming the next generation mechanics but I know you're talking about adult education as well there aren't many people who make more than aviation mechanic on so thank you for that investment thank you for the community and I should expect nothing less. Such a great county here county. God bless you for the work you do and thank you for your invited back. college from Senator George Lang's office. He couldn't be with us today. He provided the tech school and our senator involved was super. We
032are super grateful for Senator Lang leadership in this particular region of Ohio relationship with Father Jack. Dozens of business, dozens of businesses and dozens of other elected officials. Also want to acknowledge another accommodation from Senator Tuesday's office as well. He could be with us today that has represented this. Thank you for presenting these particular accommodations. Super grateful to have them. Now I'd like to introduce and bring to the podium US Congressman Davidson who represents Ohio's district serving the people of county and all across South Ohio and Washington DC of the United States military academy in West Point. Former United States Army Ranger both leadership and national service experience to comate for American men and national defense and workforce development issues closely connected to the future of aviation. Please join me in welcoming Congress. What an
033honor to join you all and what a great uh event to celebrate. You know, I'm here at that Middletown airport and I always think of John Bart and keep fast track iconic and out here practicing all the time and now it's going to be great to see what becomes of this site with this kind of investment focus on field and students that are going to make it great. You can't think about aerospace think about brothers. But if you look at Think about science fiction. We're in an era where if somebody had imaginary up here talking about the investment in Ohio, you know, we worked for a while to get a partner here between Department of Defense and FAA. And so as I worked on that amendment, Mike Turner joined me. little townry county and so
034you see the investment that John also did that in Springfield where you're seeing you the first beyond visual line of sight in place which led Joby to make the kind of investment that you're seeing here and the kinds of things that students need to have access to the technology is changing this is the kind of venue that makes all that possible for our youth. So I look forward to seeing that I look forward to partnering with you. So you find a federal next program may be something that even exists but if they're out there already and they're going to get funded be one of those funs that come here. So tech's been so exciting to work with. Uh but you know so is everybody else that here. Thanks for all the work you guys do.
035uh so many great friends like this in our region. This one really is I think particularly special and it catches the moment you look at it um you know whether it's the ability to deliver a package uh the next day and we've got places like that come in just trust the river in particular CBGology that's taking place talking to our police department you can Imag there's an application students learn how to do that how to maintain it how it came out here and it was under construction you sort of see how it came together but I think you got a great place God bless Representative Thomas Hall receive and accept another accommodation from Senator Bernie Marino's office. We thank for also represent like to bring up our final speaker Mr. Representative Thomas state representative for
036Ohio's 46th district serving the people of county advocating for all the local community aer county resident bringing practical experience strong region that he represent a leader focused on strengthening local economics workforce development and opportunities for the next generation if we could give a warm round with applause Mr. Good morning everybody. Good morning everybody. Good morning very very exciting and I was asked to say a few remarks today. It was very clear on a twominute He didn't tell me that Senator was here. So I think to share my remarks on Monday, February 2nd of this year. He cut the ribbon at many of you in this room at that ceremony. Many of you in this room are witnessing the education revolution that Muller Tech is doing right here in Bowman County. Now, as John was up
037there today, I know we talked about previously with the right brothers. I feel like you and John were the tech brothers. when you first I thought you were crazy and then all the partnerships that came together at all the investments that were made our county commissioners who have done one hell of a job managing our county's expenses and focusing on our future here in county what we do right here in county is talked about the state of Ohio because When I ask what's it like and I tell them better yet invest in our capital so they can continue to grow and educate the next generation. As I wrap up my remarks I have several colleagues from the House and Senate with me today. Uh colleagues if you'd like to come up. I have one lawyer.
038I'd like we have county but I want to present this to get up here. Thank you sir. Appciate you. going to present this commendation on behalf of my colleagues who are here today to text aviation center and as a two time for everything you're doing for our region for the next generation of students. at this time getting ready to do some acknowledgements and recognition of various different elected officials. I want to introduce our principal. A couple years ago when we knew we weren't graduated from aviation high school, we didn't quite know who would fit profile to be the principal of that particular building. And we had a teacher uh that was a very strong instructional leader in our main campus and was aspired to become a principal had a ton of other skill sets. Once
039we started connecting the dots amongst our leadership team, we realized this particular gentleman fit the profile at a perfect level. He's been absolutely relentless about not only advocating for teachers and staff during their construction process and their transition process facility. He's engaged in one of the most grassroot levels ever any local principal I've ever seen has done at engaging their respective communities from nonproidence to elected officials. We're super proud to know the principal of our high school. Can you please come on up? Well, you know, here at Butler Tech, we don't really do things the normal way. We kind of think outside the box. We decided that a school could sit at an airport that ain't going to be a classroom. And then when it came to the building getting closer to fruition, the district
040looked around and said, "Who is it we know that has the most physical difficulty squeezing into an actual aircraft?" [laughter] Thank you all again. And it is an honor to be in this role and to be at this event. An event that represents years of planning, persistence, and a shared belief about what is possible when education, industry, and community come together. Today, it's about far more than just building or cutting any ribbon. It's about opportunity. The aviation center exists to connect our students with real world skills. first class instructions and clear career pathways because it's here that our students are not just learning about aviation. They're actively engaged in becoming the pilots, maintenance technicians, engineers, and other professionals that will shape the next generation of Asunities can exist only when there is commitment at all
041levels of government from local state to federal to invest in our students and in their workforce readiness. We are incredibly grateful for all the public officials who understand not only the importance of aviation to our economy, but also recognize that preparing student talent close to home strengthens the entire region. That is great because in this region we are in a positive aviation activity with more aviation industry job opportun in this area than virtually anywhere else in America. That makes the aviation center not only relevant but essential and it's why the support and the presence here today of so many of our leaders matters so much. To that end, I would ask the following officials to please stand and be recognized at this time. If you have not yet received your Butler Tech Wings, one of
042our students will give to you shortly uh to make sure that you receive that as a token of our appreciation. State Representative Rod, State Representative Jennifer Brooks, State Representative Thomas Hall, State Representative Diane Mull, State Representative Bill, State Representative Cecil Thomas, State Representative Miosa, Congressman Warren Davidson, Butler County Commissioner Cindy, Butler County Commissioner Don Vincson, Butler County Administrator Judy Boyco, Butler County Reporter D, Butler County Director Mike, Butler County Auditor Nancy Nicks, Butler County Engineer Greg Roers, Middletown Mayor Elizabeth, Ohio Space and defense advisor Joe Ohio deputy director of career technical education at work force Mr. Jeremy Barn. Thank you all for being here today. In addition to these individuals, I would also ask anyone in attendance from the following offices please stand. The office of Governor Mike, Office of Lieutenant Governor Jim Tres, Office
043of Attorney General Dave, Office of Secretary of State Franco Ro, Office of Auditor Keith Ver, Office of Treasurer Robert, Office of US John, Office of US Senator Bernie Moro, Office of US Senator Randy Hall, Office of Congressman Warren Davidson, Office of Congressman Dane Taylor, Office of Congressman Mike Turner, members of the Ohio State Board of Education, members of the Middletown City Council, representatives from the city of Middletown, representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportation, representatives from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, representatives from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, representatives from the Ohio Department of Jos and family services and on the near certain likelihood that there are a number of individuals that I simply missed would other public officials bring with us right now officials for your leadership. your continued support of Butler
044Tech of the Aviation Center of Career Technical Education in general, it is your partnership that helps create the opportunities that make a facility like this possible. But while this is certainly a celebration of community and leadership, there is really only one reason that we are all here today. Frankly, the only reason the aviation center exists. Up to this point, we've heard from a number of leaders and educators who believe deeply in the mission of the aviation center. But the most important voices in this facility belong to the students who learn here every day. This was felt before them and because of them. It represents new possibilities, boundless optimism, and a promising future that is already taking shape in our classrooms and in this atmosphere. At the aviation center, we have simple foundational beliefs. The way
045to build a culture that students support is to build a culture that supports students by making connections and creating opportunities that stimulate the growth and development of our students and the communities in which they live. To share that perspective, it is my honor to introduce one of our students who will briefly describe what Tech Aviation means from her point of view. At this time, if you would please welcome Clara Bran, a senior in the aviation program. senior has been an exciting part of my life. As a kid on vacation, I always my sophomore year the opportunity to attend an aviation exploration camp where I first discovered flight. It was that moment that I decided I could findation related career such a task. Since joining the program and a half ago, I've had the privilege to
046follow the motivational support. instructors, classmates and family last instructors and professionals who are so deeply rooted in utilizing these connections has opened doors I never imagined and the more time here the more I am that I'm on the right it's my missionary small aircraft that otherwise access to my position myself for success. Even in my future years here, I witnessed public something really special. The opportunity the facilities. Thank you again for being here today with us. It is one that I'm honored to be a part of. Hope to all are as excited as I am to see where it goes. Before we close here, work your way down. Please work your way down. Work your way down front. Work your way out front. Behind every significant project, you have to have a first class design
047and a first class team. And while these particular folks that are going to come in front of other people on their team, I wanted to bring forward are the architect I've known for quite some time who is a great listener to our leadership team and our students and our our teaching staff as well as many of the thought leaders and the on-site leaders of the construction team. These people have made a huge difference to what type of service the community gets. So I just simply wanted to with a strong amount of applause would do them at the time. [screaming] My last group of acknowledg forunate see how the leaders team operates behind the scenes over the last three and a half years. Four years ago, John, we thought we were going to get stay home
048if they come to the office. We all know he was a little bit crazy, but we could not follow. So Greg, thank you for being a visionary and providing a first class tech support to this facility with your entire team. Lorie, thank you for finding creative ways to hire mechanics pilots that most people can't figure out. Paul, thank you for collecting everyone's receipts and getting that first class on nothing short of a genius. the genius of figuring out how to make taxpayer funds that over five to six year process we can not only complete the ammo project this project and another kind project so thank you for the the work that you did being a visionary for making this one of the best aviation in the country. And then Mar, my good friend, I like
049to say that she throws glitter grenades everywhere that she goes. She will blow up a meeting and send it into a whole different direction for reasons that only she saw. She ability to connect people like John Ohio with businesses and legislative officials and create networks that no one ever saw. So Barney, you're super grateful for that. And finally, We signed up for aviation when a month ago we said we're going to build the other side of this hanger. what's going instead adult education. We're going to bring a golf a mechanic program to the other side of that hanger and then we're super grateful leadership but for the vision of bringing a golf education into aviation. They applaud teaming with the two management being our construction partners our architectural firm all of our people in house.
050You're juggling three projects at the same time. So we're humbled not enough to recognize our former superintendent who's been my mentor to be honest and a mentor to many people in the room for a long time. He had the ability to have a crazy vision, but he also had the ability to execute in ways that no one else thought was possible. And that's how you end up with 300 people at a rib from various different audiences, offices, and stakeholder groups that most people just will have access to God. We continue to be humbled by your leadership, your relentless pursuit of a crazy mission. You inspired this entire room and this entire room should take us quickly. Here's what we'd like to do. In about 30 seconds, we're going to our ceremony. I'd like to thank
051everyone for taking two hours of your morning and being president. It's a big deal to us from Valley Tech. We figured out why. Whether you're a business partner, an elected official, wheat are grateful for the partnerships, the relationships that we have in this room today. You're someone in the room today that is kind of new and don't know too many people. Please just approach anyone from other tech and anyone will start to welcome you into our relationships and our conversations in our network. We would welcome any additional partnerships that don't currently that exist. I'd also like to acknowledge a group of teachers that actually are supervising kids in the classroom right now and they can't be here to honor and thank and we're going to honor and thank them after every month with their own
052pride. But I want to not acknowledge the teachers that are actually supervising people who are the ribbon cutting so we can be here today. They are the glue that is holding this entire thing together. And then I'm not going to go through all the names, but our entire marketing PR team put significant hours into the ribbon cutting. We saw what you guys did behind the scenes. We're going to try to pull off every two minutes a new group. You have to leave. We understand. This is how it's going to go. Uh group number one those people have been communicated to before the cerebr Mr. Group number two will be all the elected officials all group three will be all the business including chamber represent four of our part schools from tech theater school as well
053as high school Miami state Cincinnati Sinclair and anyone else that's a highway department space then our construction and design team and your and your extended members and then we've asked that our tech school board as well as our tech leadership team hang around till the end so we can serve everyone else first and then our tech school board our tech extended teachers and leadership team will go last with that in mind you need to stretch your legs shake someone's hand to your left and your right introduce yourself to someone sitting behind in front of you have a chance to meet. So with that in mind, that first group to come down to the podium, we're going to get this under