NHADA-Pub3-2021-Issue4-FLIPBOOK

Many industry professionals who helped make this program a success were in attendance: Dr. Brian Bicknell (President MCC) Dr. Adriane Leche (VP Academic Affairs MCC) Marc Bellerose (Automotive Technologies Department Chair) Todd Mikonis (PowerSports Instructor/Coordinator MCC) Yvonne MacGilvray (Assistant to VP MCC) George Mullin (Souhegan Valley Motorsports) Scott Mullin (Souhegan Valley Motorsports) Sean Mullin (Souhegan Valley Motorsports) Jim Whalley (HK Powersports) Ryan Dikdan (MOM’s) Brian Wheeler (MOM’s) Brian Fugate (Kawasaki) Casey Sadler (Kawasaki) Notable professionals that weren’t able to attend: Joe Sabolevski (Troy Powersports) Andy Galliher (Freedom Cycle) Kit Doty (Profile Powersports) Industry Involvement There were many moving parts to make the powersports program a success. This January, Kawasaki donated an estimated $340,000 worth of equipment to the brand- new program. The generous donation included multiple motors, three side x sides, six motorcycles, and three jet skis. This top-of-the-line equipment is a great asset to the program and will help prepare students for careers in this growing industry. George Mullin, Owner of Souhegan Valley Motorsports, and a Director on the NHADA Education Foundation Board, played an integral part in connecting Kawasaki representatives with the college and delivering the equipment. Brian Fugate, Field Service Manager of Kawasaki, has been a huge help in making this happen and will continue to provide support and resources to the new program. If you or someone you know is interested in Powersports and would like to turn it into a career, there is still time to register for the Fall! . Scan the QR code to register. N E W H A M P S H I R E 13