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Barry W. Baird
President/CEO
Avis Construction Company, Inc.
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"My wife, my daughter and I have all taken classes at the College."
"I have served on advisory boards for several years."
"I believe that the community college is a tremendous asset to the Roanoke Valley in terms of economic development, with its ability to provide the workforce training that new industry requires. As president of a commercial construction company, it should be obvious why I consider this an important asset.
"I believe that in the near future many students will use the community college path as the least expensive path to a four-year institution of their choice. I believe parents will quickly understand the cost benefits of their students taking this path for the first two years.
"I think it is great that older individuals can take classes to continue their education or explore other interests (as I have) and can do this through distance learning and by attending at night."
