The City of Scottsburg’s Mid-America Science Park (MASP) is one of the most comprehensive education/training and event parks in the country. The flagship of the facility is the Training & Workforce Development Center that serves adults and students each year who are seeking to advance their skills. Additionally, Mid-America Science Park hosts a number of meetings, events/weddings and conferences throughout the year, and is home to a variety of organizations, businesses and associations. Recently, MASP has filled two positions and is excited to introduce the new employees
Tyson Skinner is the new Director of Education and Training at MASP. He is responsible for optimizing the training and education opportunities at MASP and looks to increase involvement for the facility as a whole. Education from youth, high school, post-secondary, manufacturing, higher education to life skills and continuing education the facility has the equipment, space and resources to provide a huge impact to the community and region.
Skinner’s background is technology, education, state and national networking while also working with students and coaching for the past 26 years. A combat veteran in the United States Marine Corps, Skinner brings leadership skills and community service to the frontline and has already opened up opportunities for usage of MASP to new services and organizations.
Skinner and his wife, Stacie, have three children – Van (18), Zane (15) and Maylie (15), along with their golden doodles – Chewy and Dundie.
Also new on staff at the Mid-America Science Park is Emily Keller, as the Senior Concierge. Emily is a lifelong resident of Scott County and graduated from Austin High School, then continued her education at Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis with a degree in Tourism, Convention, and Event Management. She is excited to be working so close to home and can’t wait to assist everyone with their meeting and event needs.
With an eye for detail and a passion for organizing and scheduling, Emily has the skills to provide visitors and attendees to MASP with a positive experience.
“MASP is an amazing facility with amazing potential,” noted Mayor Terry Amick. “We have had these positions come open relatively close to one another and I feel we have a great fit for both areas.”