VATUSA3 announces his retirement

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VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« on: June 04, 2016, 03:13:25 PM »
Foreword:  I thought I had posted this last night prior to posting the advertisement for a replacement, but apparently I had hit "Preview" instead of "Post."  My apologies for this post appearing out of order.

Ryan Geckler, Division Training Director, has announced his retirement from the Training Director role, effective July 1, 2016, due to work and personal commitments.

We will sorely miss Ryan's extensive knowledge of ATC training.  Doing it for a living for the FAA, he was uniquely qualified to serve in this role on behalf of the Division.  He was truly concerned with the effective training of all controllers through ensuring a cadre of effective instructors and mentors.  His leadership skills in the role were very effective, using excellent judgment, care and concern.  I will personally miss having Ryan on our team; we have all benefitted from his leadership. 

I also appreciate Ryan's care and concern for an effective transition, planning adequate time to advertise, interview and select the best candidate, followed by an orderly transition and support period.

Please join me in thanking Ryan for his service to our Division and wishing him all the best of luck and success moving forward.  Hopefully this will allow Ryan a little more time to get on the scopes and behind the yoke!
Don Desfosse
Vice President, Operations, VATSIM (VATGOV2)
Division Director Emeritus, VATUSA

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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2016, 09:47:55 PM »
Thank you Ryan for your service to the VATUSA and VATSIM community. Hope to catch you online more!
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2016, 10:23:40 PM »
Thanks for all your hard work on and off the scopes with VATUSA's training department Geckooo.

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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2016, 11:46:07 PM »
Ryan,

Can't thank you enough for all of your hard work and dedication to not only VATUSA but VATSIM as a whole. Your contributions to the division as well as Cross the Pond planning and more will always be appreciated. You have done fantastic things while serving as USA3 and I look forward to continuing to work with you in future, whether it be on the scopes or in the air.

All my best,

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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2016, 10:35:11 AM »
Best of Luck Ryan! Thanks for your service.
Tony Jeppesen - C3
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Ryan Parry

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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2016, 05:38:59 PM »
Good luck Ryan, you'll be missed!
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2016, 07:39:01 AM »
Thank you for your continued support and best of luck to you buddy!
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2016, 08:35:31 AM »
Ryan,

Thanks for your time and contributions to our great organization!  Enjoy that retirement!
Wes Miles
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2016, 12:09:24 PM »
Ryan, we will miss you in the division. Best wishes in all your future endeavors.
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2016, 11:35:26 PM »
Ryan,
Your too young to retire!!!!   :o
Best of luck with your future endeavors.  Thank you for your commitment and efforts.
Mark Hubbert
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2016, 11:46:40 AM »
Thank you for the guidance and exemplary leadership Ryan, best of luck.
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2016, 07:13:43 PM »
You'll be missed, Ryan!!
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2016, 06:24:57 PM »
Thanks RG!

You've sure taught me quite a bit throughout the years!
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Re: VATUSA3 announces his retirement
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2016, 09:28:44 PM »
Thanks for everything RG!
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