WyoTech Hall of Fame: Lon Phillips

In this video, Lon Phillips, a seasoned expert with 41 years in the diesel industry and a program director at LIR Technical College, reflects on his extensive career and the impact WyoTech has had on his professional journey. After completing the diesel program at WyoTech shortly after high school, Lon was mentored by an instructor named Sid, which profoundly influenced his career path. He has since worked in various sectors, including construction and manufacturing, before leading a successful program at LIR Tech. Lon emphasizes the importance of dedication and hard work to his students, encouraging them to take advantage of the education opportunities at WyoTech, which he credits for setting the foundation for his long and rewarding career.
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It started with the creation of the first automobile. It continues today at our campus in Laramie, Wyoming. And it lives on in the tens of thousands of WyoTech graduates who’ve gone on to forge their own path, earning careers with numerous companies located all around the world.
Founded in Laramie in 1966, WyoTech provides concentrated, 9-month training programs in Automotive Technology, Collision Refinishing Technology, and Diesel Technology as well as. 6-month Welding program that prepares students for careers as technicians in the automotive diesel, and welding industry.
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[@johnf.2563]

Congratulations. What year did he graduate?

[@WyoTechAutoMechanicSchool]

He graduated in 1982, here's a full article on Lon here:
www.wyotech.edu/2024/06/07/2024-hall-of-fame-lon-phillips/

[@TechForceFoundation]

Congrats Lon!!!You Rock! 40+ years of knowledge to pass on to future technicians. Thank YOU. #TechForce #techniciancareers #scholarships #apprenticeships #studentexperiences

[@WyoTechAutoMechanicSchool]

We agree, so thankful for you and your massive contribution Lon!