Professional of the Year - Education/Aviation
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John D. McCurdyNorth Central Institute1449 Hickory Point Road Clarksville TN 37043 |
| Title: | President, Chief Executive Officer |
| Company Name: | North Central Institute |
| 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 |
| Email: | jmccurdy@nci.edu |
| Web Address: | www.nci.edu |
| 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 |