GTCC names Wyco as dean for industrial, construction and transportation technologies
Published on: March 29, 2023
JAMESTOWN, N.C. (March 29, 2023) – Jeff Wyco, who has more than 25 years of experience at the community college level, has been named dean of the industrial, construction and transportation technologies at Guilford Technical Community College.
In his position Wyco will provide leadership for the division, focusing on development and implementation of programs and initiatives that align with the workforce needs of the Triad. Wyco will oversee GTCC's programs in computer integrated machining, welding, mechatronics, automotive systems, diesel/heavy equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems, construction and turfgrass technologies.
"Jeff brings great value to GTCC with his experience at the community college level and his knowledge of the manufacturing, construction and transportation sectors in and out of the classroom," said Beth Pitonzo, Ph.D., senior vice president of instruction at GTCC. "His background provides a perfect fit for the position, and his leadership skills will help move the department forward."
Prior to accepting the position at GTCC, Wyco spent 18 months as an instructor of mechatronics and automation at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh. He also spent 15 years at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte where he served in several capacities in the information and engineering technology divisions, including instructor, program chair, division director and interim associate dean of the division.
"I am so excited to join the amazing team at GTCC," Wyco said. "The faculty, staff, programs and facilities are top notch and without doubt focused on building our students to be the region's workforce of the future."
Wyco has a master’s degree in control systems engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology. He also has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology.
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