Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 11 RICHARD “RICK” D. MURDOCK Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder Autovol Inc. Meridian, ID autovol.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Through the support of all the people who work with me. We maneuver through all issues together and devise a plan. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I am outgoing, and I enjoy working with others and diving into things that haven’t been done before. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? I am in manufacturing, so it is always about maintaining business for the company. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? We started the first fully automated robotic manufacturing company for modular housing. It will definitely shape the future, not only for us, but the industry as a whole. This company is the first of its kind in the United States. What excites you the most about your industry? The new ways we are doing construction and watching our industry become mainstream. VICTOR M. RENTERIA Secondary School Teacher Bowie High School El Paso, TX youtu.be/0JxK7OOBGr0 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Doing the best I can and sticking with what has worked in the past, but also adapting to whatever is currently going. Normally, there’s a class of 26 students, but on one Wednesday, there might only be 24, which completely changes the class because two personalities are missing. I’m thankful, though, for my ability to read class dynamics and proceed accordingly. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The greatest challenge is trying to overcome the lack of value students find in education. They don’t always understand that what they are learning now will affect their futures. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Everyone is getting an iPad, power stations and cameras now, which allows teachers to be more mobile in the classroom. What excites you the most about your industry? Technology has finally caught up with the way I want to teach. It saves me a lot of time with grading, since many of the systems have grading capabilities. It also makes teaching more of a visual experience. The only thing that hasn’t been done yet is marrying Schoology with our grade book.
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