Greg Hellar:  

Just quick and modest. Graduated Roosevelt 1972 age 17. Turned 18 in Novemebr 1972 and was old enough at 18 to work in a factory that made automotive conveyors. Did factory work for a year and the lesson learned was go to college earn a degree get a better job. Signed up for Henry Ford Community College September 1973. Went part time one year then changed to full time and made a bid to join the 1974 cross country and track team. The coach organized a 5 mile running race for athletic grants that covered full tuition plus a job at the school. I didnt win the race but placed in the top five. Top five received the tution benfits. Perfect!! Graduated June 1976. Associates degree. Saved up money for transfer to a four year college. I picked Western Kentucky University. Ran out of money one semester later and returned to Michigan. Attended Uof M Dearborn then Lawrence Tech. Earned a Engineering degree 1981. First position was testing Chrysler Brakes on the K car, minivan and dodge ram pickups. Worked in Automotive Detroit Metropolitan area unitl 2003. Retired then my nest egg lost about 40 per cent of its value. So came out of retirement and found in 2010 an engiineering position at Volvo Powertrain in Hagerstown, Maryland. I own a home in Trent...Expand for more