The NCCCO Foundation and Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) are proud to announce the recent recipients of the Veterans In Crane Training Outstanding Recognition (V.I.C.T.O.R) award program.
Since expanding the V.I.C.T.O.R program in 2023 to additional HEC locations throughout the U.S., sixteen veterans from various states and services have been recognized as the top-performing veterans in their NCCCO mobile crane operator certification courses.
The following award winners were provided with a $250 gift card, YETI tumbler, and a Certificate of Achievement plaque in the last twelve months.
Matthew McDonald
Ross Jacoby
Cade Magill
Dustin Bowman
Robert Fortag
Leonardo Baca
Christopher Wright
James Cornelia
Marcus Judd
Conner Bishop
Jacob Spagna
Anthony Renza
Dennis Quirk
Jake Jones
Devearntavis Patterson
Rusell Clark
“The NCCCO Foundation is happy to support these exceptional veterans.” said NCCCO Foundation
Executive Director T.J. Cantwell. “Helping to facilitate and increase access and support for veterans
looking to pursue a career in the crane industry remains a top priority for the NCCCO Foundation”
Cantwell added.
“It’s an honor to support veterans in career transition and we couldn’t be happier to recognize these
individuals for their commitment and performance over the course of their education at HEC. ,” said HEC
CEO, Cory Albano.