Neal Grover has been a recipient of many awards during his tenure at SLCC. Among his many awards and recognitions are the following:
Distinguished Alumni Award 2007-2008
The SLCC Alumni Association named Neal Grover Distinguished Alumni for the 2007-2008 school year.
Mr. Grover has been with SLCC for 50 years. He began at the Salt Lake Area Vocational School in 1958 as a student. After receiving a Certificate of Accomplishment in 1960, he began teaching in the automotive repair department.
He is now a nationally respected, award-winning auto collision repair technician and is a talented educator. Since 1974, Mr. Grover has headed up national medalists in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America/Skills USA.
Western Region Founders Award 2005
Neal Grover was awarded the Western Region Founders Award at the 2005 I-CAR International Annual Meeting.
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is an international not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair. The Founder's Award is presented every year to one individual in each region or country who most exemplifies their I-CAR volunteer spirit.
Neal helped found I-CAR in 1979 and SLCC has been the mainstay and provider of I-CAR training since its inception.
Mr. Grover has worked as an organizer, recruiter, promoter, welding qualification test administrator and instructor. He has worked with international contingencies training hundreds of foreign students during his summer vacations. He has promoted and managed Skills USA in his area. Being a technical instructor over 35 years has broadened his experience and knowledge in industry relations.
Questions? Email Neal Grover at neal.gover@slcc.edu or call 801-957-3924.
