Congratulations to the 2021 MVCTC Hall of Fame Inductees!

10/07/2021

The Miami Valley Career Technology Center Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to honor graduates for the significant contributions they have made to their profession and to their communities. Montgomery County Joint Vocational School and Miami Valley Career Technology Center graduates are nominated by family, employers, employees, teachers, and friends every five years.

Dr. Stephanie Moore Beeching - Allied Health Tech Prep Class of 2003 from Huber Heights

Stephanie Moore Beeching has spent the past five years as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) at Suburban Family Practice in Huber Heights. As a CNP, Stephanie diagnoses and treats patients with chronic healthcare issues and provides well visits for patients from infancy to late adulthood. Stephanie began her career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Good Samaritan Hospital after completing the nurse aide portion of her education at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center. She worked the night shift while still in high school, so she was present during the school day for any offered instruction. She continued working as a PCT while earning her associate’s degree in nursing and becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) from Sinclair Community College. Stephanie remained at Good Samaritan Hospital in the RN role in Cardio-Pulmonary Care and then Mother/Baby care in the Birthing Center. She earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Indiana University East and her master’s degree in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Stephanie most recently earned a doctorate of nursing from the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, the highest degree in nursing. Stephanie has cared for thousands of patients in her career. Her current practice has over 5,000 patients. She is contributing to the education of future nurses by allowing them to precept with her, which is providing direct instruction to nursing students focused on basic skills and knowledge in the clinical setting. In addition, Stephanie is responsible for assisting over one hundred nursing students in achieving their educational goals.
Instructor and Nominator: Ellen Elliott-Bissey, Past Instructor

Mr. Randall Besecker Farm Management Class of 1976 from Franklin Monroe

Randall completed the Farm Management program at the MCJVS in 1976. He continued his education at The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, majoring in Agricultural Economics in 1980 and completed an MBA concentrating in Finance in 1982. Over the past four decades, Randall’s career has taken him from a Commodity Merchant Trainee with Cargill in West Des Moines, IA to the largest Oil & Gas Company in the US with his current position as Advanced Senior Trader with Marathon Petroleum Company in Findlay, OH. In between these bookends of his career, Randall has worked as VP of Consulting at Brock Associates in Milwaukee; as Export Merchandiser for Ferruzzi Trading USA in New York City; as Commodity Manager for Moorman Manufacturing Company in Quincy, IL; as VP of Grains at Frontier Risk Management in Chicago; and Director of Commodity Risk Management for Sara Lee Corporation in Holland, MI and Cincinnati, OH. Randall established his own commodity consulting firm in 2004 dedicated to the Biodiesel industry. In 2011, he joined Felda IFFCO in Cincinnati as Head of Trading. Here, he was responsible for all facets of Palm Oil procurement and biodiesel commercial management. In April 2014, with the buyout of Felda IFFCO’s Cincinnati operations by Marathon, Randall was retained as Senior Trader overseeing all soybean oil feedstock procurement and co-product sales for the biodiesel production facility. In 2016, Randall was transferred to Findlay and promoted to Advanced Senior Trader managing all commercial activity for the Cincinnati operations. Today, Randall also manages all feedstock procurement and commodity risk management for Marathon’s Renewable Diesel production facilities in Dickinson, ND and Martinez, CA. Randall resides in Bluffton, OH with his wife, Linda. Their daughter, Alexandra, attends Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Instructors: Thomas Kreme and Ken Badertscher
Nominator: Larry Besecker, Father

Carl Bush Law Enforcement Class of 1976 from Trotwood-Madison

Carl Bush has spent his entire career dedicated to public service as a peace officer in some capacity. After completing the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School Criminal Justice program, Carl attended Sinclair Community College, earning an associate’s degree in Law Enforcement and then a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Park University. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Carl’s career has taken him from a Ranger at Dayton Montgomery County Park District, Dispatcher to Patrol Officer and Detective and Sergeant with Trotwood Police Department, Part-time Police Academy Instructor at Sinclair Community College and Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Chief of Police at Yellow Springs Police Department, Captain then Chief of Police at Butler Township Police Department, and currently the Safety/Security Coordinator at Miami Valley Career Technology Center. He has received awards from the United States Secret Service for outstanding law enforcement service. Carl started a crime prevention program for the Trotwood Police Department at the former Salem Mall. He brought national accreditation recognition to the Trotwood Police Department as the accreditation manager. He emphasized the importance and crucial need of education and advanced training at each department and community he served. Besides his outstanding career in law enforcement, Carl has volunteered for several years as an EMT, was a Boy Scouts of America leader, volunteered for BOGG Ministries, and to this day donates to many local charities that help those in need.
Instructor: Clint Leslie
Nominator: Heather Cantrell, Daughter

Trevor Holsinger Allied Health Tech Prep Class of 2009 from Preble Shawnee

Trevor Holsinger graduated from the Miami Valley Career Technology Center with his State Tested Nursing Assistant certification and began his healthcare career at Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) as a Nutrition Associate and later as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on the Heart and Vascular Unit. While working at MVH, Trevor earned his associate’s degree in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse (RN) from Sinclair Community College. After acquiring his Registered Nurse Licensure, he began to work on the Heart and Vascular unit at MVH as an RN. While working full time, raising a family, gaining experience as a bedside nurse on a surgical step-down unit, Trevor also completed online classes for a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio University. After two years, he transferred to the Heart and Vascular ICU. A year later, Trevor had the opportunity to recover open-heart patients and other specialty one-on-one patients. The challenge of those patients and the in-depth learning and teaching that he gained by working closely with doctors and surgeons more deeply solidified his desire to return to graduate school. He applied and was accepted to Texas Wesleyan University’s Nurse Anesthetist program and earned his master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia in December of 2020. Trevor is now a practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and continues to serve the patients of Miami Valley Hospital. Trevor has served as Alternated Team Leader, Unit Council Member, and Preceptor during his bedside Nursing career.
Instructor and Nominator: Tonya Barnett, Past Instructor

Michael Simpson Criminal Justice Class of 1985 from Eaton

Michael Simpson began his career with the Preble County Sheriff ’s Office as a Corrections Officer/Dispatcher in 1988. Sheriff Simpson was elected to his first full term as Sheriff in November 2004 and is currently in his 34th year of service with this office. The Sheriff is the only elected law enforcement official in the state. Sheriff Simpson is accountable to the citizens and voters. Besides the personal accountability required to maintain his post, Sheriff Simpson is a professional, trained in the latest law enforcement techniques and criminal justice procedures. Sheriff Simpson understands the integrity needed to do the job legally and responsibly and uphold the public trust. Sheriff Simpson attended Northwestern University, School of Police Staff and Command. He has also attended numerous law enforcement training classes throughout his career, including the Evidence Technician Course at the Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab, Technical Crash Investigations at the Ohio Highway Patrol Academy, and several management courses offered through the Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy. Additionally, Sheriff Simpson attended the 217th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in 2004 and the National Sheriff ’s Institute in Longmont, Colorado, in 2005. Sheriff Simpson has maintained his Certified Law Enforcement Manager’s certificate from the Buckeye State Sheriff ’s Association since 2004. He is also an active member of the Floyd E. Spitler Lodge of the FOP and a Rotarian with the Eaton Rotary Club. Sheriff Simpson is a Past President of the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association. In addition, he is a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association. He also serves on several volunteer boards throughout the county.
Instructors: Edward Brown and Vernon Sherman
Nominator: Darrin Goudy, Former Classmate

Zachariah Thompson Computer Support Technology Tech Prep Class of 2000 from Miamisburg

Zach started his professional career at Shore to Shore by using the skills he obtained in his Miami Valley Career Technology Center career program. He furthered his education at Sinclair Community College using the Tech Prep Scholarship he earned while attending the MVCTC. After receiving his associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, Zach earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology followed by a Master of Business Administration from Wright State University. While attending college and amply motivated by the September 11th Attacks, Zach found his niche in problem-solving and leadership. Working as a civilian for the United States Air Force (USAF), Zach has progressed through various positions--including working in Cairo, Egypt, as a Security Assistance Program Manager, the Principal Program Manager in sustaining the fleet of F-22 air superiority fighters while stationed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and as a Product Line Manager of enterprise digital acquisition tools used in enabling USAF program execution. After more than 15 years with the USAF, Zach is now the Lead Program Manager for the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. His job includes support for the Air Force’s premier journeyman leadership program. Zach is responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of mid-level military and civilian acquisition professionals. Additionally, he is accountable for developing and coordinating structured engagements of key government, academic, and industry stakeholders to support the enrichment, leadership, and data collection for complex and ambiguous national defense problems. Zach provides coaching and mentorship to cadre members throughout the program with his acquisition leadership expertise providing perspectives and constructive feedback into programmatic deliverables.
Instructors: Melissa Goodall, Pamela Oldham, and Mike Wilson
Nominator: Pamela Oldham, Past Instructor

James "Ron" Watts Auto Technology Class of 1990 from New Lebanon

Ron graduated from the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School in 1990. As a student, he won numerous VICA career technical student organization contests at the local and state levels. In addition, he was chosen as one of the top 20 students in the State of Ohio as a senior. After completing the MCJVS Automotive Technology program, Ron worked for eight years in Automotive Repair. In 1998, he was hired as an Auto Technology Instructor at MVCTC. Ron has been in the automotive industry ever since his senior year at MCJVS and has become an ASE Certified Master Technician with an advanced level engine performance specialist certification. He can literally fix anything. Local auto shops, prior colleagues, family, friends, prior students, and prior instructors contact him regularly with issues that they cannot resolve only for him to diagnose it over the phone correctly. As teachers have retired from MVCTC, Ron has taken on teaching the other areas of the Auto Tech program. He has taught engine performance, brakes, electrical, steering and suspension, and engines. Ron has trained many students currently working in the automotive industry utilizing the career technical training he provided them with at MVCTC. Most importantly, as described in his application, “Ron is an amazing instructor. He has perfected the ability to lead students to solutions rather than answer their questions. He really gets his students to think through the aspects of a problem and the steps required to establish a solution.”
Instructors: Gary Bernheisel, Keith Boothe, Roger Crabtree, Tony Gebhart, Dave Jessup, Glen Ryan, Ken Woodard
Nominator: Amanda Watts, Wife

Paula Schwab Wathen Medical Laboratory Class of 1982 from Vandalia-Butler

Paula Wathen completed the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School Medical Lab program. She continued her education at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Medical Technology and the University of Dayton, earning a bachelor’s degree. Paula obtained a master’s degree in Career Technical Education and the Teacher Leader Endorsement from Wright State University. Her education and experience allowed her to become Laboratory Manager at the Kettering Health Network, where she worked for twenty years. Paula was responsible for numerous employees and expanding her knowledge of medical laboratory and people skills as a manager. Paula’s career came full-circle when she returned to MVCTC in 2004 to teach. Paula is currently the instructor in the Medical Lab Assisting program. She has had many successful students and earned the respect of many other teachers. Paula is devoted to educating her students and preparing them for real-world experiences. She continually encourages them to seek employment or volunteer opportunities in the community, especially in healthcare. Paula was instrumental in bringing the HOSA: Future Health Professionals career technical student organization to MVCTC and the whole state of Ohio. Paula has been involved in Boy Scouts of America for nearly 30 years holding many positions at the local and regional level of the Miami Valley Council. Among those include many teaching opportunities to leaders and scouts to build strong, confident young men and women. She is also involved in her church, helping in many ways, including teaching religion classes to young students.
Instructors: Carol Campshire and Faye Green
Nominator: Dan Wathen, Husband

Joseph Weaver Construction Carpentry Class of 2001 from Franklin-Monroe

Joe Weaver has gone from a student in the Construction Carpentry Program at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center to the Superintendent of a construction crew working on the MVCTC Building Expansion Project. Joe used knowledge gained at MVCTC to advance his career. Right out of high school, he worked as a carpenter, moved to a Project Supervisor with Ferguson Construction, Project Superintendent with Shook Construction, career technical education carpentry instructor at Upper Valley Career Center, and recently to a superintendent with Level MB. In his current position, Joe has the opportunity to give MVCTC students a chance to start their careers. He has hired several MVCTC students as part of the MVCTC School-to-Work Program. A great way to describe Joe comes from his nomination, “Every step of the way Joe has looked for opportunities to engage and give back to others. While at Shook Construction, he was instrumental in creating a workforce development committee that pursued and educated the next generation of the workforce. From there, he has dedicated a years’ worth of classroom time in continuing those same efforts while at Upper Valley Career Center. So when considering the project approach for the current MVCTC General Trades Contract for Level MB Construction, we knew that Joe was the guy. It is a perfect blend of construction, education, and investment opportunity in a growing young group of tradesmen and women. Since Joe has joined, he has ushered Level MB into a new relationship with MVCTC Construction Technologies. As a result, Level MB has employed up to 11 different students over the past year.”
Instructors: Kelly Kramer and Pat Duffley
Nominator: Kelly Kramer, Former Instructor

Lisa Perkins Werbrich Legal Secretary Class of 1989 from Twin Valley South

Lisa attended the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School in the Legal Secretary program, graduating in 1989. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education with a Communication minor. Then attended the University of Dayton to earn a History Certification and master’s degree in Education Administration. Lisa returned to the then MCJVS to begin her teaching career, where she has spent the last 28 years. Lisa is the very embodiment of career technical education, and she has made it her life’s work. Lisa has been a vital asset here at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, serving in a wide variety of roles. She has earned recognition as an Ohio Master Teacher and served as a Resident Educator Facilitator, Resident Educator Mentor, and RESA Assessor. In addition, Lisa has given her time on many committees, including High School/Higher Ed Alignment Committee, Clinical Educator, Prom Committee Co-Chair, English Department Chair, Ohio Principal Standards Writing Team, Praxis III Assessor, and the Russian-American Exchange Program. Lisa is the consummate professional and is regarded as a leader by colleagues and supervisors alike. Lisa has also made significant contributions to the teaching profession by serving as a mentor teacher for student teachers/assessors for resident educators (student teachers), sitting on numerous committees, attending national conferences, collaborating internationally, and participating in professional organizations. Here at the MVCTC, Lisa is beloved by students and colleagues alike. Her 28 years of service have been invaluable in advancing the district’s mission.
Instructors: Michele Neville-Rees and Pamela Oldham
Nominator: Tiffany Minton, Co-Worker

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