Recap: September 2025 Section Monthly Meeting

Date of Event: 09/18/2025

Location: Pensacola State College, Pensacola FL

Number of Attendees: 43

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Mike Listau, Dean Workforce Education, Pensacola State College

Event Summary: The Mobile Section kicked off their 2025-2026 year with their annual Scholarship Night. The meeting was hosted
by Pensacola State College, in Pensacola Florida. Mike Listau gave a great presentation on industry trends for
the Gulf Coast and what Pensacola State College is doing to help fill the gaps in the industry workforce.
Two scholarship recipients were recognized, Marcus Byrd and Kimberly Lugo. All students in attendance received
a welding cap and door prizes were awarded.
There were 43 in attendance at the meeting. Food was catered by Café Catering.
A special thanks goes to Rafael Deliz, Department Head, Applied Technology and Professional Services and
welding instructor, Jac Rolison, both of Pensacola State College, for their help putting the meeting together and
hosting.

Jody Heusman, Mobile Section Chairman & Scholarship Chair, recognized scholarship recipients Marcus Byrd and Kimberly Lugo
Mike Listau received an appreciation plaque for speaking at the AWS Mobile Section meeting, shown here with Section Chairman Jody Heusman
Group photo of attendees at the Mobile Section meeting
Group photo of attendees at the Mobile Section meeting