AMBE names new executive director
The Auglaize Mercer Business Education Alliance (AMBE) announced on Monday that Curtis Hamrick will serve as its new executive director.
Hamrick, a Willshire resident, takes over after former executive director Shelly Busse resigned after accepting a position at Wilson Health as a process excellence adviser.
Hamrick, the vice president of H.H. Hamrick Farms, Inc. and serves as a Blackcreek Township fiscal officer, has experience in business and financial management, education, technology and leadership. He has past experience working in education and technology at Parkway and Fort Recovery local schools and Vantage Career Center in Van Wert.
“The success of our local area is dependent on two things: a meaningful educational experience for our students and a qualified, dedicated workforce for our businesses,” Hamrick said in a press release. “I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of helping make that happen.”
Hamrick looks forward to leading AMBE in building stronger relationships between local schools and local businesses to continue strengthening our local workforce.
His mission as executive director is to, ensure AMBE is meeting the needs of local schools and businesses.
“It’s key to understand what schools and businesses need and want for AMBE to serve them efficiently,” Hamrick added.
Hamrick is also looking forward to AMBE hosting the Talent Connection Forum, whether in person or virtually — a cornerstone of AMBE that has gained state recognition.
The forum is also crucial to helping students learn about the many career opportunities that exist in Auglaize and Mercer counties.