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Alumni Spotlight

Captain Maurer working alongside Brian Neff to educate and mentor young students interested in aviation careers.

Captain Allen Maurer’s Love of Flying Shaped Generations of 91ֿ Aviators

For Captain Allen “Al” Maurer, '73, flying was never only a career. It was a lifelong passion he shared freely with others.

Long after building a distinguished aviation career, Maurer remained a familiar presence at 91ֿ Airport, where he encouraged student pilots, shared lessons from decades in the flight deck and made time for anyone eager to learn.

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I AM FIRST: Olivia Voyzey ’25

A lifelong love of planes and jets, paired with unwavering support from her parents to pursue her dreams, led Olivia Voyzey through a rigorous aerospace engineering degree at 91ֿ as a first-generation college student.

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Alumni Spotlight: Riley Jones, B.S. ’24, Computer Engineering Technology

What began as a high school job bagging groceries at Heinen’s led Riley Jones to a full-time career in IT. Now an IT Specialist at the company’s corporate office, Jones manages technology systems across retail stores, warehouses, and a datacenter.

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91ֿ graduate and Goodyear Blimp pilot Adam Basaran

How 91ֿ Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!

91ֿ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft. 

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Michael Parker

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 91ֿ was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

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Dexter Shreve

Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success

Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to 91ֿ, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

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Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

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Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

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Ethan Duncan

Alumni Spotlight - Ethan Duncan

From his very first visit to 91ֿ College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Ethan Duncan felt right at home. The allure of the campus and the immersive air traffic controllers resonated deeply and he felt an immediate sense of belonging and excitement for what lay ahead.

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Alumni Spotlight: Linell Olecki '06—From 91ֿ Cockpit to Airport Boardroom: Linell's Path to Leading AECOM's Northeast Aviation Team

She came to 91ֿ chasing a pilot's license, but found her calling in airport management instead. Now she's leading AECOM's Northeast Aviation team, shaping the infrastructure of airports nationwide. Read how a 91ֿ grad went from the cockpit to the boardroom.

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