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February 6, 2008
Greenville Tech recognizes unsung heroes

(GREENVILLE, SC) – Greenville Tech’s Unsung Heroes Awards Program was held Tuesday, February 5 to recognize the unselfish and often unnoticed acts of individuals in the college and community.

Selected from the college were:
Nancy Englisbe, an administrative coordinator with Greenville Tech’s College Marketing Department, was recognized for 35 years of service to the college. During this time she has distinguished herself as a problem solver who goes the extra mile to provide assistance, no matter what the task.

Mary Locke, an instructor in the Information Technology program, received the award for her efforts to meet the needs of students. Active in her church and in the community, she has been instrumental in encouraging many people to improve their lives through education.

Traci Trouton-Burr, a student in the Greenville Tech Honors program, was once a high school dropout who came to Greenville Tech for GED preparation and found that she loved education. Recently offered a full scholarship at Harvard, she plans to continue her studies at USC Upstate.

Selected from the community were:
William Bradshaw, President of the Bradshaw Automotive Group, was a member of the Greenville Tech Foundation Board for eight years. He has been of tremendous support to Greenville Tech, giving generously to the foundation and helping the college establish important partnerships such as the relationship that resulted in the Nissan/Infiniti Technician Training program.

Laren Harmon, Director of National Accounts and Government Sales for Michelin North America, was recognized for his commitment to the community. An active member of the Furman University Young Alumni Council and the Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, he has served as chairman of the board for the coalition since February 2007.

Jimmy Moore received a bachelor’s degree in engineering mathematics from North Carolina A&T University in 1994. Today, the active member of Kappa Kappa Psi fraternity and the National Society of Black Engineers works with youth in Greenville County, teaching computer skills to middle school and high school children.

Dr. Thomas E. Barton, president of Greenville Tech, was selected to receive the Corporate Unsung Hero Award, named the Thomas E. Barton award in his honor. In his 46-year career with the college, Dr. Barton has worked tirelessly to bring educational opportunities to the people of the Upstate. The only president to have served Greenville Tech, he has overseen incredible growth from a start with 800 students to a student body of over 15,000 today.