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Title: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Brayden Manzella on January 04, 2018, 03:32:19 PM
On behalf of the VATSIM North America Region and Region Director Nicola Felini, I am please to announce that Mark Hubbert will serve as the next United States Division Director effective February 3, 2018, upon the retirement of Don Desfosse.

Mark will transition from his current role as VATUSA Training Director.

Upon his retirement on February 3rd, Don will have served as the VATUSA Division Director for five years, the longest-ever term of any VATUSA Division Director.  We thank Don for his many years of tireless service, and wish him the best in his impending retirement.
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Tony Jeppesen on January 04, 2018, 03:36:38 PM
What a great pick for the position! I can't wait to see whats next for our Division here in the USA. Don... Where to begin... Thank you for everything you have done for our Division. Five years ago I would have never in million year imagined we would have accomplished the things we have, we are losing a great leader but gaining another great leader and I believe the vision that has been presented for the last 5 years will continue. Congrats to Mark and Thank You to Don!
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Colin Schoen on January 04, 2018, 03:40:35 PM
Congratulations Mark! I look forward to working with you and wish you the best in your new role.
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Jonathan Voss on January 04, 2018, 03:41:40 PM
Congratulations, Mark! This is excellent news!
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Matthew Kosmoski on January 04, 2018, 03:42:24 PM
Congrats, Mark! And thanks, Don!

VATUSA has come a long way, and I'm excited that we'll keep on trucking in to the future!
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Marcus Miller on January 04, 2018, 03:43:32 PM
Congrats Mark!!!
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Brin Brody on January 04, 2018, 03:46:28 PM
Congratulations, Mark!

Don't leave us completely, Don...  Not sure how long we'll last.  (Without the liquor cabinets you keep open for us every time you leave, I mean...  ::))
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Matthew Campbell on January 04, 2018, 03:46:50 PM
Congratulations Mark.

Thank you for everything Don!
Title: Re: New Division Director
Post by: Rick Rump on January 04, 2018, 03:49:34 PM
Congrats Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Toby Rice on January 04, 2018, 04:29:26 PM
Awesome choice!  Congrats Marks!

Thanks for all your hard work Don!  Enjoy your newfound freedom  ;D
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Brandon Barrett on January 04, 2018, 04:37:40 PM
Well deserved, congrats Mark! Thank you, Don, enjoy your retirement, keep some bourbon in Mark's office!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Graham Curnew on January 04, 2018, 04:44:17 PM
Congratulations Mark. I look forward to working with you.

Don, on behalf of myself and the previous VATCAN Division Directors you have worked with, thank you.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Austin Wilkins on January 04, 2018, 05:09:10 PM
Congrats, Mark. Best of luck on this journey; you're a perfect fit  :)
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: John Bartlett on January 04, 2018, 05:10:33 PM
Congrats to you both!!!!!

Mark, looking forward to working with you sir.

Don, thanks for all you have done for our division.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Nickolas Christopher on January 04, 2018, 05:26:24 PM
Congrats, Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Richard Sill on January 04, 2018, 05:45:46 PM
Congratulations Mark from all of us at ZME!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Robert Reifsnyder on January 04, 2018, 05:52:34 PM
Congrats Mark!!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Derek Vento on January 04, 2018, 06:18:51 PM
Congrats Mark! You earned it
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Jeffrey Sydenham on January 04, 2018, 08:01:05 PM
Congrats Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Evan Bradley on January 04, 2018, 08:01:31 PM
CONGRATULATIONS MARK!!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Brighton McMinn on January 04, 2018, 08:02:41 PM
Congrats, Mark! Well deserved!

Thank you for everything, Don! Your years of service are greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Krikor Hajian on January 04, 2018, 08:04:30 PM
Congrats to both fine gentlemen! Mark, I look forward to continuing to work with you.

Don, thank you for your years of work and dedication to improve the division. As a controller, mentor and friend, you will be missed in the director's position. However, you'll always have a seat waiting at Tea Party.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Aaron Schwartz on January 04, 2018, 08:35:37 PM
Congratulations Mark!

Thank you Don for your service, it is greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Daniel Hawton on January 04, 2018, 09:06:26 PM
Congrats Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Mark Hubbert on January 04, 2018, 09:47:54 PM
Thank you for all of the nice comments and congratulations.  It truly has been an honor to have served under Don over the last 5 years and I am honored to continue working with Don during this interim period to insure a smooth transition.  Don has truly built a foundation that we as a Division can continue to build upon and I look forward to continued positive growth and fun times for all.

Thank You
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Chris Hadden on January 04, 2018, 10:17:54 PM
Congratulations Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Camden Bruno on January 04, 2018, 11:57:38 PM
Congrats, Mark! Look forward to continuing work with you.

Don, you know our gratitude and appreciation cannot be expressed in simple words within a forum post. That said, I leave it as another simple "thank you!" - see you on the scopes!

Best,
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: David Stone on January 05, 2018, 09:02:15 AM
Congratulations, Mark! And Don, just saying thanks doesn't hardly get it. It has been a pleasure to work with you and you will be sorely missed, and I wish you nothing but the best in the future.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Kyle Sanders on January 05, 2018, 02:18:58 PM
Mark, put the same amount of commitment you spent on all the training materials and I think we will go far! Godspeed sir.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Charan Kumar on January 05, 2018, 02:38:52 PM
Don, thank you very much!!

Congrats Mark!!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Cole Connelly on January 05, 2018, 06:26:25 PM
Congrats, Mr. Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Manuel Manigault on January 05, 2018, 09:19:10 PM
Wonderful news!  Congratulation Mark.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Charles Messina on January 05, 2018, 10:15:29 PM
Congratz Mark!
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Ian Fisher on January 05, 2018, 11:04:28 PM
6/10 hire. (:
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Dristin Rose on January 06, 2018, 12:08:58 PM
Congratulations, Mark.

Don, enjoy your newfound free time. It has been a pleasure working with you over the years.

Best of luck to you both as your new journeys unfold.
Title: Re: New Division Director Announced
Post by: Christopher Lajoie on January 06, 2018, 05:58:31 PM
Couldn't ask for a better man. Mark, I look forward to continuing our work together. Best of luck, and most importantly- take a moment to smell the flowers!
VR
Chris