Name: Darin Lackey

Occupation: Network Technology Instructor

Employment History: Network Technology Instructor, Francis Tuttle Technology Center (2000- Present); Computer Repair and Networking Instructor (1998-2000); Senior Hardware/Software Support Technician (1997-1998); Master Computer Technician (1996-1997); Computer Technical Support Representative, Express Personnel Services (1995-1996); Computer Technical Support Representative, a La Mode, Inc. (1994-1995); Computer Sales Consultant, Connecting Point (1994-1994); Senior Technical Support Representative, Creative Labs, Inc. (1993-1994)

Education: B.S., Wildlife & Fisheries Ecology, Oklahoma State University (1993); M.S., Adult Education & Community Service (2004)

ACTE Involvement:

Division: ACTE Trade and Industrial representative to the Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE) Region IV Board of Directors (2006-Current); President of the American Association of Trade and Industrial Instructors AATII (2006-Current);Attended the national ACTE conference and all Trade and Industrial meetings (2003-Current); Active member pf the T&I Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education (1998-Current); Vice President of the American Association of Trade and Industrial Instructors (2004-2006);

Region Activities: Attended Region IV Conference in Albuquerque, NM (2006); Active participant in the Region IV philanthropy events such as "Happy Hats" in Biloxi, MS (2004-2006)  

Committees: Chair if the Trade and Industrial Division Nominating Committee for ACTE (2006-Current); Awards Committee for the T&I Division of the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (2006-Current); Stand-in for Ryan Lynes on the Membership Committee at Region IV Conference in Albuquerque, Nm (2006) 

Other National, State and Local Involvement:

Past- President of the Trade and Industrial Division of the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (2006-Current); Northwest District Student Advisor for Oklahoma SkillsUSA (2000-Current); Active member of the Oklahoma Association for Career and Technical Education (1998-Current); Active member of the Trade and Industrial Education Division of the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technical Education (1998-Current); President of the Trade and Industrial Division of the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (2004-2005); Vice President of the Trade and Industrial Division of the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (2003-2004)

Platform Statement:

I am very excited to enter the race for Region IV vice-president elect.  As I thought about the task of being an effective leader for Region IV, I wondered, what will it take to be the vice-president of Region IV? Involvement is vital.  I will work hard to motivate our membership to be involved in all region activities such as our yearly conference and awards. I have always believed that hard work will take you far.  I will work hard to stay on top of important issues that members need to be aware of and convey that information quickly and effectively so that we can take action on issues and concerns that affect our region and all of ACTE. I believe that dedication is important to anyone that wishes to be the best at what they do.  I am dedicated to the mission and goals of Region IV and will represent our region in a way that will bring mutual respect to all of our members. I appreciate this opportunity to be considered for leading Region IV and wait with anticipation to assume the honor and all responsibilities that are involved with it.