Eagle Heritage Project

Eagle Heritage Project No. 11: Dr. Ron Madler

Since arriving at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus in 1994, Dr. Ron Madler has devoted his career to inspiring and mentoring Aerospace Engineering students. In this convers

Eagle Heritage Project No. 10: Larry Stephan

Host Bill Thompson and Dean Emeritus Larry Stephan break down Stephan’s 40-year journey at Embry-Riddle, where he spent decades cultivating the growth and development of

Eagle Heritage Project No. 9: Bill Waldock

Host Bill Thompson sits down with Professor Bill Waldock, a longtime faculty member at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, campus with an impressive 44-year tenure. Drawing

Eagle Heritage Project No. 8: Kim Sheeter

Kim Sheeter is a writer in the Philanthropy Department at Embry-Riddle, with experience across the university. She has been deeply involved in research on aviation, histo

Eagle Heritage Project No. 7: Harold "Smokey" Watson

Eagle Heritage Project host Bill Thompson sits down with Harold “Smokey” Watson, who has worked in facilities at Embry-Riddle for nearly 50 years. Together, they reflect

Eagle Heritage Project No. 6: Marie Rohlfs

Host Bill Thompson sits down with 39-year Embry-Riddle staff member Marie Rohlfs, who has supported Air Force ROTC Det. 157 in various capacities throughout her career. S

Eagle Heritage Project No. 5: Steve Ridder

Embry-Riddle Basketball Coach Steve Ridder discusses his humble beginnings in college basketball, from living in dormitories while establishing his career to coaching on

Eagle Heritage Project No. 4: Charles Williams

Join host Bill Thompson as he sits down with Charles Williams, an Embry-Riddle alumnus with 23 years of TSA experience. This conversation covers giving back to the Eagle

Eagle Heritage Project No. 3: Jeffrey Reis

Host Bill Thompson sits down with Jeffrey (Jeff) Reis, who came to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as a student in 1989. From his global childhood to joining the Nav

Eagle Heritage Project No. 2: Dr. Jenny Harding (Part 2)

Dr. Jenny Harding is back with our host Bill Thompson to further discuss the life and legacy of John Paul Riddle and the British Flight Training School.

Eagle Heritage Project No. 1: Dr. Jenny Harding

Dr. Jenny Harding joins host Bill Thompson in the first-ever installment of The Heritage Project, where they discuss the history of Embry-Riddle and Embry-Riddle's involv