Vincennes University has a new Interim Dean of Technology.

Longtime Director of Aviation Mike Gehrich has been named to the position.

The announcement was made Tuesday.

Gehrich has over 31 years of experience at VU and oversees the Aviation Technology Center (ATC).

The state-of-the-art facility is located near the Indianapolis International Airport and is home to VU’s Aviation Flight and Aviation Maintenance programs.

The university says Gehrich has a commitment to advancing STEM education which is evident through his past participation in programs such as the Indiana Math, Science, and Technology Alliance, Minority Engineer Advancement Program, Fearless Females program, and the Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis. He is also a charter member of the Talent Solutions Coalition.

He replaces Ty Freed who has accepted a position as an automotive instructor at Twin Rivers Career and Technical Education Cooperative.