New Division Director Announced

Brayden Manzella

  • Members
  • 203
    • View Profile
    • VATUSA
New Division Director Announced
« 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.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2018, 04:21:45 PM by Don Desfosse »

Tony Jeppesen

  • Members
  • 299
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #1 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!

Colin Schoen

  • Members
  • 126
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #2 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.

Jonathan Voss

  • Members
  • 47
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2018, 03:41:40 PM »
Congratulations, Mark! This is excellent news!

Matthew Kosmoski

  • Members
  • 654
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #4 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!

Marcus Miller

  • Members
  • 175
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2018, 03:43:32 PM »
Congrats Mark!!!

Brin Brody

  • VATUSA Staff
  • 275
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #6 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...  ::))

Matthew Campbell

  • Members
  • 38
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2018, 03:46:50 PM »
Congratulations Mark.

Thank you for everything Don!

Rick Rump

  • VATSIM Supervisors
  • 538
    • View Profile
    • vZDC
Re: New Division Director
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2018, 03:49:34 PM »
Congrats Mark!

Toby Rice

  • Members
  • 428
    • View Profile
    • ZJX ARTCC
Re: New Division Director Announced
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2018, 04:29:26 PM »
Awesome choice!  Congrats Marks!

Thanks for all your hard work Don!  Enjoy your newfound freedom  ;D

Brandon Barrett

  • VATUSA Staff
  • 140
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director Announced
« Reply #10 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!

Graham Curnew

  • Members
  • 3
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director Announced
« Reply #11 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.

Austin Wilkins

  • ZKC Staff
  • 112
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director Announced
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2018, 05:09:10 PM »
Congrats, Mark. Best of luck on this journey; you're a perfect fit  :)

John Bartlett

  • ZDC Staff
  • 64
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director Announced
« Reply #13 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.

Nickolas Christopher

  • ZLA Staff
  • 112
    • View Profile
Re: New Division Director Announced
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2018, 05:26:24 PM »
Congrats, Mark!