International Door & Operator Industry

NOV-DEC 2013

Garage door industry magazine for garage door dealers, garage door manufacturers, garage door distributors, garage door installers, loading docks, garage door operators and openers, gates, and tools for the door industry.

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INDUSTRYNEWS (continued from page 58) Cameron Lowry Kenneth Mickey Region 8 Sponsor: Cameron Lowry - Lowry Overhead Doors, Orem, UT School: Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN "I have recently moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue an undergraduate degree in IT (Information Technology) and pre-medical studies at Lipscomb University. I am currently preparing to take the MCAT and I hope to begin medical school in the fall of 2015. Because I have a strong background in IT, I have always been interested in the idea of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I have high hopes to not only perform robotic surgeries but my dream is to do research and help in the advancement of robotic surgery in the operating room. IDA has been extremely infuential in allowing me to obtain the lofty goals that I have set for myself." Cameron is also the assistant Scout Master for Troop 325 of the Boy Scouts of America in Nashville involved in various service projects. Along with all his University responsibilities, he is a Leader of a Church Youth Group that meets every week. Region 8 Sponsor: Thompson Garage Doors, Sparks, NV School: University of NevadaReno, Reno, NV "I am currently attending UNR with a major in Business Management. I obtained an Associates of Arts – Business this spring and now stand as a frst semester junior at UNR. My goal is to learn what it takes to become a good strong leader and manager. These leadership skills that I am striving to develop will be used for my company, my community, as well as my Church." Ken is a staunch supporter and past president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He works with Summer Youth Camps, various non-proft organizations, fundraisers and continues to offer his services to the elderly and low income families in his community. Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Advisor Neil Siegel said. "Mr. Mickey without hesitation led the charge which resulted in our chapter (of Phi Theta Kappa) being one of the most recognized in the region, winning the regional award for chapter project, elevating the leadership skills of his fellow offcers …(he) sees beyond himself and sees the essence and spirit of communities to be served. Keira McGee Region 2 Sponsor: Irishman's Overhead Door, Qwest Berlin, NJ School: Parsons The New School For Design, New York, NY "My goal is to study fashion design and become a costume designer for the stages of Broadway or the sets of Hollywood. I plan to also use the knowledge I gain at Parsons to do more than just design and create clothing. I am determined to use my talent to beneft others who are in need, such as creating initiatives to clothe the poor or even aiding communities in other countries. I want to manipulate fashion design so that my work has substance and is valued by the world." Keira was an Executive Board Member of the Students Movement Against Caner, a member of Thread Club, Theater Club, French Club, French Honor Society, National honor Society, The Color Run for Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity. Chaney Musgove Region 3 Sponsor: Musgove Overhead Door Co, Princeton, KY School: Madison Community & Technical College, Madisonville, KY "From the time I was fve years old, I have wanted to be a nurse and make a difference in people's lives. My mother tells the story of me telling my pediatrician that I would be his nurse one day. Today, I am getting closer to that reality and am enrolled in the Madisonville Community College Nursing program. Once I become a registered nurse, I plan on working while continuing to take classes to become a nurse practitioner and have my own offce. While succeeding in nursing school is very important, it is not the most important thing in my life. My two year old son, Ryder, has the number one spot Continued on page 62 V O L U M E 4 6 I S S U E 6 2 0 1 3 61

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