I am pleased to report Ray Pieniazek was chosen by VATAT Board action this week to become the 8th Executive Director in the history of our organization. There were several highly qualified candidates, but Ray was the choice. He will come on board July 1 2019 and work with me during July and August, after which my tenure will come to a close. Please take a look at the letter below from Ray. - Barney McClure, Current VATAT Executive Director 

Letter From Ray Pieniazek      

Dear VATAT members,
 
It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the VATAT Board of Directors offer to become the next Executive Director of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas. I hope to follow the tremendous example that Barney McClure has set for me for the future. It is my sincere hope that I fulfill all the obligations and duties of the position that I have been selected to. I appreciate all of you who have supported me in my teaching career and hope you will continue to support me in this endeavor. I will call on many of you to help me continue to make the VATAT a strong and vital organization. I hope to lead us into a future that is bright and plentiful in terms of the things our association offers to its members. If you have any ideas that will help keep our organization strong and productive, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to an exciting and productive future. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great organization.


Sincerely,

Ray Pieniazek