Atmos Energy Donates $50,000 to Establish Endowed Scholarship at SKYCTC

Atmos Energy donated $50,000 to the SKYCTC Foundation for scholarships supporting students entering energy-related fields. Pictured from left: (first row) Heather Rogers, Vice President, Resource Development & Executive Director, SKYCTC Foundation, SKYCTC President/CEO, Dr. Michelle Trawick, Kay Coomes, Manger Public Affairs Atmos Energy, Roddy Grimes, President of Stewart Richey Construction and Chairman of the SKYCTC Foundation Board, Dr. Gene Basil, Dean of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at SKYCTC, (second row) Kerry Turner, Electricity Professor at SKYCTC, Don Bonner, Operations Supervisor at Atmos Energy, and Mike Close Operations Manager at Atmos Energy.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Kay Coomes, Manger Public Affairs, Don Bonner, Operations Supervisor in BG and Mike Close Operations Manager in BG of Atmos Energy presented a $50,000 check to the Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) Foundation to establish a new endowed scholarship supporting students entering energy-related fields.

The scholarship is designed to encourage growth in programs that directly support the energy industry, with a special emphasis on welding, electrical, and HVAC. Funds may be used toward tuition, books, or other instructional materials required for students to successfully complete a SKYCTC-approved program of study.

“We are profoundly grateful to Atmos Energy for establishing this $50,000 scholarship endowment,” said Heather Rogers, Vice President, Resource Development & Executive Director, SKYCTC Foundation. “Their generosity will provide lasting support for students in our technical programs, helping them access high-quality education and workforce training. This endowment represents a long-term investment in the success of our students and the future of our region.”

This contribution qualifies for matching funds through the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) Endowment Match Program. Once fully matched, the total endowment will grow to $100,000, doubling the long-term impact of Atmos Energy’s investment.

Also pictured at the presentation was Roddy Grimes, President of Stewart Richey Construction and Chairman of the SKYCTC Foundation Board.

For more information about supporting student success at SKYCTC, visit the SKYCTC Foundation website at https://southcentral.kctcs.edu/giving/skyctc-foundation.aspx or contact:

Chief Institutional Advancement Officer Heather Rogers
Email: heather.rogers@kctcs.edu
Phone: 270/901-1116