Professional of the Year - Education/Aviation

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John D. McCurdy

Title: President, Chief Executive Officer
Industry: Education
Type of Organization: Aviation Maintenance School
Major Product/Service: Post-secondary educational institution specializing in airframe and power-plant licensing and the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology
Expertise: Dr. McCurdy has over 40 years experience. He is responsible for the operations and management of the Institution.
Geographic Area of Distribution: International
Affiliations: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers; American Council on Education; Army Aviation Association of America; Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance; Association of the U.S. Army; Aviation Technician Education Council; Clarksville Chamber of Commerce; Council of College Military Educators; Federal Aviation Administration; Professional Aviation Maintenance Association; Services Members Opportunity College; Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Schools; Tennessee Aviation Association; Tennessee Higher Education Commission; Founding Member, North Central Institute, 1988
University/Degree: M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1982; Ed.D., Toledo University, 1988
Born: November 5, 1935, Sidney, Montana
Hobbies/Sports: Raising cattle on farm, golf
Spouse: Arlene D. McCurdy
Married: June 9, 1956
Children: Reneé Fensholt, Cynthia Plowman, Tamela Kay Talianto
Work History: In 1988 Dr. McCurdy co-founded the North Central Institute.
Honors & Awards: Retired, U.S. Army with 24 years active duty, Master Army Aviator, Airborne qualified, Combat Infantry Badge; Numerous military awards and decorations; Dean of Europe for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1982
Published Works: Gives presentations regarding management