Left to Right: VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Brad Baine, Butch Dail, Dean of Business and Technical Education Phillip Dickson
Automotive Collision Instructor Larry “Butch” Dail has retired from Black River Technical College (BRTC) after 38 years of service.
BRTC held a retirement reception for Dail on the Pocahontas campus where family, friends, and co-workers came to celebrate his milestone. Dr. Brad Baine, Vice President of Academic Affairs, thanked everyone for attending and read a few remarks from faculty members.
“His old-fashioned common-sense approach to resolving issues and trouble shooting is something that will be missed,” a BRTC faculty member said. Carolyn Collins, BRTC Board of Trustees President, spoke about her time knowing Dail and commended him for his service. Also speaking about Dail was a former student, a friend, and his son.
BRTC’s Automotive Repair Technology program has two 1-year specialty certificates for cosmetic repair and structural repair. During this program students gain knowledge in both specialties through hands-on experience. Students learn about structural alignment, dent removal, and other relevant skills through the courses. These and other skills are taught via industry-current collision-related computer programs.
For more information about BRTC’s automotive programs contact Phillip Dickson, Dean of Business and Technical Education, at phillipd@blackrivertech.edu or (870) 248-4125.