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Title: VATUSA Announces new Southern Region Air Traffic Director
Post by: Don Desfosse on September 30, 2017, 03:13:46 PM: Please join me in welcoming Brighton McMinn as the newest Southern Region Air Traffic Director, VATUSA. In addition to his most recent role as Air Traffic Manager at the Fort Worth ARTCC, Brighton has previously served as DATM of the Fort Worth and Oakland ARTCCs, and as Training Administrator and Events Coordinator at the Houston ARTCC. Brighton also serves as a VATSIM Supervisor and Instructor. Brighton shares the Division's vision to build a strong culture, increase training bandwidth, improve retention and spur growth. I look forward to seeing continued great things from the Southern Region.

Please also join me in thanking Kevin Copeland for his nearly 3 years of service in the role. Although Kevin needs to step back to devote more time to work and personal matters, he has agreed to help with the transition. Kevin, you've done a great job, often under trying circumstances, and I truly appreciate all you've done. we look forward to seeing more of you as life allows.
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Post by: Toby Rice on September 30, 2017, 03:20:45 PM: Congratulations, Brighton!

Sorry to see you go, Kevin. It was a pleasure working with you back in my ZME days.
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Post by: Cameron Bristol on September 30, 2017, 03:25:54 PM: Congratulations Mr. McMinn! I think I speak on behalf of the whole ARTCC when I say we truly appreciate everything you have done, and we look forward to working with you in your new capacity!

Godspeed.
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Post by: Richard Sill on September 30, 2017, 03:40:23 PM: Congratulations Brighton from ZME and thanks to Kevin who worked well with us in the past.
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Post by: Matthew Kosmoski on September 30, 2017, 04:10:54 PM: Congrats, Brighton!
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Post by: Marcus Miller on September 30, 2017, 04:13:20 PM: Congrats Brighton!!!
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Post by: Tony Jeppesen on September 30, 2017, 04:18:26 PM: Welcome to the team! Congrats! 8)
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Post by: Ira Robinson on September 30, 2017, 04:42:36 PM: Poor ~~bastar~~..... I mean welcome to the team! 8)
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Post by: Charles Messina on September 30, 2017, 04:49:17 PM: Congrats Brighton!
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Post by: Brayden Manzella on September 30, 2017, 05:32:03 PM: Congrats, Brighton! Best of luck in your new role!
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Post by: William Guisbond on September 30, 2017, 06:52:39 PM: Congrats Brighton! Good luck in your new position!
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Post by: Jason Lu on September 30, 2017, 08:29:18 PM: Congratulations, Brighton!
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Post by: Camden Bruno on September 30, 2017, 08:30:23 PM: Congrats, Brighton! Great man for the job.
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Post by: Mark Hubbert on September 30, 2017, 08:35:20 PM: I agree with Ira ~~Poor Bastar~~. Congratulations !!!!!
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Post by: Sam Lambert on September 30, 2017, 08:42:02 PM: Congrats Man, You deserve it and best of look in this position. Also a big thanks to Kevin!
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Post by: Tim Reeves on October 01, 2017, 12:39:37 AM: Congrats, Brighton. Good to see you there. I know how well you and Kevin work ( and play) together, so I know you will make an awesome fit into that position.

Always here if you need anything!

-TR
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Post by: Manuel Manigault on October 01, 2017, 01:59:37 AM: Congratulations Brighton!
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Post by: John Bartlett on October 01, 2017, 02:48:41 AM: Congrats BM!!! Amazing choice. The region and VATUSA could not have had a better person in the job. I can't wait to see what you bring to the game.

Thanks for everything Kevin, you were an Inspiring and Positive force for our region. I wish you nothing but happiness and relaxation in the next phase of your VATSIM time.

J
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Post by: Matt Bozwood-Davies on October 01, 2017, 07:50:23 AM: Congrats... Boss ;)

Thanks Kevin, shame to see you leave the role!
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Post by: Christopher Olmstead on October 01, 2017, 10:05:31 PM: YASSSSS! Congrats Brighton! Well deserved!
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Post by: Josh Glottmann on October 02, 2017, 12:22:58 AM: Congrats Brighton!
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Post by: Wesley Miles on October 02, 2017, 12:22:28 PM: Does this come with a better office view?? Congrats Brighton!
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Post by: Ian Fisher on October 03, 2017, 10:46:11 AM: NOT MY VATUSA 8! KEVIN WILL ALWAYS BE VATUSA8.
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Post by: Matthew Kosmoski on October 03, 2017, 12:10:28 PM: Quote from: Ian Fisher on October 03, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
NOT MY VATUSA 8! KEVIN WILL ALWAYS BE VATUSA8.

We need to establish a VATUSA8 Emeritus position for Kevin.

All in favor?
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Post by: Brighton McMinn on October 04, 2017, 12:21:21 PM: Thank you, everyone!

Kevin, you've left some big shoes to fill and you're going to be a hard act to follow. Thank you for all the time and dedication you've given to the Southern Region!
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Post by: Garen Evans on October 05, 2017, 09:14:53 PM: Congrats! And best wishes!
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Post by: Daniel Hawton on October 05, 2017, 10:27:23 PM: May the odds be ever in your favor.
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Post by: Derek Vento on October 05, 2017, 10:35:44 PM: Congrats!
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Post by: David Stone on October 06, 2017, 10:15:30 PM: Congrats, Brighton! Good luck.

Kevin, take a well deserved rest.
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Post by: Nicholas Watkins on October 11, 2017, 11:23:05 AM: Welcome to the ~~$h|+~~ Show! ;) ;D ;) ;D

Congrats, Brighton....Best of luck, we can be an unruly bunch ;D :o :P
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Post by: Chaz Watkins on October 12, 2017, 10:17:59 PM: Congrats Brighton!