Delaware Tech Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers

Tammy Ordway, partner, Faw Casson accounting firm

• 查尔斯·L. 特里,小. 校园,多佛
• 日期: 2024年5月13日，星期一
• 时间: 6 p.m.
• 地点: 泰瑞校园场地
• Commencement Speaker: Tammy Ordway, partner, Faw Casson accounting firm

Tammy Ordway was born on 多佛 Air Force Base and raised in Delaware, cultivating a deep bond with the community. A Delaware Tech and 威明顿 University alumna, she graduated summa cum laude and launched her career in public accounting in 1990, dedicating her expertise to the Kent County area and its residents ever since. In addition to her position as partner in the Faw Casson accounting firm, Tammy is vice-chair at the CenDel Foundation, has previously served as chair of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, and continues as chair of its Finance Committee. Her past roles include key spouse for the DAFB 512th, board member at 多佛 Federal Credit Union and Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, 主日学教师, 女童子军领袖.

斯科特·迈耶, president and CEO of ALOFT AeroArchitects

• 杰克F. 乔治城欧文斯校区
• 日期: 2024年5月14日，星期二
• 时间: 6 p.m.
• 地点: 欧文斯校园场地
• Commencement Speaker: 斯科特·迈耶, president and CEO of ALOFT AeroArchitects

斯科特·迈耶 has been president and chief executive officer of ALOFT AeroArchitects since January 2022. He is an accomplished aerospace and business aviation executive with more than 30 years of experience leading large organizations. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University, Meyer’s early career focused on leading-edge technologies such as solid rocket motor design, advanced material applications for launch vehicles, and aerospace technology-based operations. 在90年代中期, he transitioned to the transport category business aviation sector where he spent almost 20 years in senior leadership roles, including at the startup of Comlux Aviation AG. 在那里, he served as vice president of engineering, 运营副总裁, and chief operating officer before being appointed to chief executive officer in 2015. Prior to starting his current position, Meyer was chief operating officer for North America operations at Flying Colours Corporation, where he also served on the Board of Man年龄rs.

Col. 约瑟夫一. 库克,小., Delaware National Guard deputy chief of staff for personnel and member of Delaware Tech 校董会

• 斯坦顿校区，纽瓦克 & 奥兰多J. 小乔治,. 校园,威明顿
• 日期: 2024年5月15日，星期三
• 时间: 7 p.m.
• 地点: University of Delaware, Bob Carpenter Sports Center
• 毕业典礼演讲嘉宾:Col. 约瑟夫一. 库克,小., Delaware National Guard deputy chief of staff for personnel and member of Delaware Tech 校董会

Col. 约瑟夫一. 库克,小., entered the Delaware National Guard in 1989 as a private and received his commission from Delaware’s Army National Guard Office Candidate School in 1996, graduating as the Distinguished Honor Graduate. Prior to his current assignment, he served in a number of leadership positions, including Joint Staff vice chief of staff, recruiting and retention commander, and deputy chief of staff for information man年龄ment. Col. Cooke holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics, 以工程为主, and Mathematics from Delaware State University, a Master of Science in Geophysics from Stony Brook University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He also has received numerous awards and decorations during his military career. Among them are the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the Signal Corps Regimental Association's Bronze Order of the Mercury.