Schools
Dion Thornhill, Greg Myers, Bring Experience And Knowledge To J-Tech
Thornhill has been named director of education, while Myers will serve as director of general education.
September 30, 2020
Jones Technical Institute (J-Tech), a non-profit trade school specializing in Automotive, Diesel, Marine & RV, HVAC-R Technology and Commercial Truck Driving, announced Dion Thornhill as the Director of Education and Dr. Greg Myers as the Director of General Education. Thornhill and Dr. Myers will succeed Interim Director, Aimee Hammond, who will remain with the institute as Vice President. This change will allow these gentlemen to represent the next evolution of J-Tech’s overall management structure.
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Thornhill, starting as a teacher and then professional welder, was suited to serve industry as a representative of Lincoln Electric. Given that experience, it should be no surprise that he has formally served as both Director of Education and Campus President at a separate institution. Before coming to J-Tech, Thornhill worked at Grainger of San Antonio as a metalworking specialist. Not long after, J-Tech was fortunate to “stumble” across his pathway. Thornhill will lead and manage the faculty in further developing professional instructors, installing a comprehensive asset and inventory management system and continuing to concentrate on ever-improving retention metrics.
Dr. Myers, a career professional from the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) district has a rich history in the areas of administration, management, teaching, curriculum development and coaching. Given his experience, he has filled tenured roles as Principal, Administrator, Teacher and Coach. Dr. Myers will oversee the implementation of a Learning Management System, the exploration of delivering general education virtually, assist in the crafting of Technical Education curriculum, introduce J-Tech into his DCPS “orbit” and teach in the areas of mathematics and science.
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“It has been a transformative year for J-Tech following the $5.5 million-dollar build-out expansion of our campus and the addition of two brand new programs being offered (Marine & RV and HVAC-R)”, said Gregory Jones, President at Jones Technical Institute. “J-Tech is focused on its quest of continuous improvement and Mr. Thornhill & Dr. Myers will lead us in that direction.”
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