June 2011

Steve West Appointed to SC Technology & Aviation Center Board of Directors

Manager of Duke Power's Economic Development Commits to Leadership Position at SCTAC

Steve West, 20-year veteran of the Upstate's economic development success, joins the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) Board of Directors today. West, Economic Development Manager at Duke Power Company, was appointed by the Greenville County Council.

"Steve's extensive experience with Upstate workforce, industry and economic development will play a crucial role in SCTAC's vision as a leader in industry and technological advancement throughout the Southeast," says John Hopkins, Chairman of the SCTAC Board of Directors.

As a South Carolina Certified Economic Developer, West is a member of the Upstate South Carolina Alliance, Worklink Workforce Investment Board, Laurens County Development Corporation and the South Carolina Economic Developers' Association. West, who celebrated his 25^th anniversary with Duke Power Company last year, is a registered professional engineer in both South Carolina and North Carolina.

National Guard Accelerates

Presence at SCTAC

The South Carolina Army National Guard has accelerated their plans for the three-part regional center of excellence at SCTAC, further emphasizing the importance this development will have on Upstate South Carolina.
The 25 million dollar construction job for the 10-helicopter, 173,000 sq. ft. support center is scheduled to start by the end of this summer and is funded entirely by the federal government. Previously scheduled to start in 2017, the 93,000 sq. ft. Readiness Center and 49,000 sq. ft. Field Maintenance Shop (FMS) will begin in a couple years and will require an additional 100 personnel. Greenville Technical College, an integral partner of the facility, will be utilized for the training of the Army National Guard's helicopter technicians and will share part of the new Readiness Center. SCTAC and the National Guard hope for the complex to become a training center for National Guard units across the nation.

Two Aircraft Hangars for Lease at Donaldson Field

Both properties are located at Donaldson Field with direct access to the 8,000 ft. runway.

The corporate aircraft hangar, with 10,000 sq.ft. hangar space and 3,000 sq.ft. luxury living space, has 3 large offices and 1.5 updated bathrooms.

The second aircraft hangar has approximately 10,000 sq.ft. hangar space and 1,000 sq.ft. office space. Please contact Danny at danny.moyd@sc-tac.com, 864.918.8835 for more information on these properties or visit our available properties here.

Donaldson
Field Hosts

Cub Scouts for

"Day at the Airport"

On May 21, over 40 cub scouts attended the first annual "Day at the Airport," which was started in order to teach Upstate's youth about the world of aviation. The cub scouts toured the Greenville Technical College Aircraft Maintanence Facility, followed by a visit to the SCTAC Air Traffic Control Tower. Afterwards several aircraft, including a

Cessna Skymaster, Yak, Twin Comanche, and the Cessna 182T, were displayed near the runway for the kids to tour and view. For more information on involvement for next year's event, please contact Sheree at

slmejia3@gmail.com.

Cub Scouts get a birds-eye view of Donaldson Field runway with a tour of the tower while they learn about aviation.

Share the Load Recycling Program

Share the Load, scheduled to start this summer at SCTAC, wishes to remind SCTAC companies to contact SharetheLoad@SCcomme
rce.com to participate in this cost-saving, landfill avoidance program!

Staff Spotlight: Peter Cevallos

Peter Cevallos, Airport Operations Director, has been with SCTAC since 1997. At SCTAC, Cevallos is responsible for administration and operations of the largest general aviation airport in South Carolina, Donaldson Field. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Cevallos has served in the US Air Force as Operations Management Officer and is a member of SC Airport Association. Prior to Donaldson Field, Cevallos served as Asisstant Airport Manager at the Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport.