Rick Silet
Rick has been a member of MITES since 1969, during which he has served many times as RAO for Region 16, and is currently the MITES Journal Editor. It is because of him that our beautiful publication goes out to all MITES members.
Rick holds a BS from Ball State and has completed graduate work through Central Michigan University. Prior to retiring he taught metals at LaSalle High School in St. Ignace, Michigan for 38 years. During his career, he has received the 2000 MITES Regional Service Award, the 2000 St. Ignace Teacher of the Year Award, the 2001 MITES Honorary Life Membership for outstanding contributions, the 2003 MITES Earl Bedell Publicity Award, and the 2006 St. Ignace Outstanding Person in Education Award.