MLive: New Air Zoo president shares joy of science, aviation
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Troy Thrash took over as president and CEO of the museum when Bob Ellis retired at the end of January. Thrash’s love for aerospace began at age 7 when his parents bought him a telescope, reports MLive.
Excerpt: “My two passions are aerospace and education, and here it is at the Air Zoo,” said Thrash. “I want kids to see that science isn’t about a textbook, studying science trivia, but it’s about what you do with your hands.”
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Source: MLive.com
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