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Black history is an essential part of the history of our nation, our communities and our company. Black associates have been key members of the Rudolph Libbe Group team since our earliest years. In a series of articles, we are celebrating the contributions of current associates and retirees, and expressing our gratitude to them for being a part of the Rudolph Libbe Group.
\n\u2014Bill Rudolph, Chairman, Rudolph Libbe Group<\/p>\n
Randy Fry knows how to crush a challenge. He was always interested in an engineering career, and determination is getting him there.<\/p>\n
With the support of a loving family, he developed goals early in a world where racism can discourage young Black men. \u201cI wasn\u02bct in the best environment, neighborhood-wise, but I never wanted to be a product of my environment. I wanted more out of life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Determination led him to Adrian College, where he studied physics, played football and became a track star \u2013 setting sprint records including the 60-meter, 200-meter, 4×200 meter (indoors), and the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4×100 meter records (outdoors). He earned five All-American and eight Midwest All-Region honors. He was recognized as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Conference Most Valuable Runner in 2019 and Senior Student Athlete of the Year – becoming the most decorated track and field athlete in Adrian College history. He graduated in 2019 with a bachelor\u02bcs degree in physics and enrolled in the University of Toledo, where he is now pursuing a bachelor\u02bcs degree in mechanical engineering technology.<\/p>\n
At a UT career expo, he met A.J. King, VDC team leader\/mechanical designer at Rudolph Libbe Group, and today, Fry is serving his third co-op assignment in the electrical division.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like to see things being built. I like being part of the construction process. It\u02bcs interesting to see the electrical side of a big project like First Solar, and how much is involved in it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The issue of race is always there. \u201cI\u02bcve had my challenges here and other places I\u02bcve worked.<\/p>\n
There\u02bcs no one who looks like me. It\u02bcs something that is always in the back of my head but just because no one looks like me, doesn\u02bct mean I let it dim my confidence.\u201d There are signs of progress in society, he says. \u201cThings are changing now; that\u02bcs the good thing. Society will improve if we have more empathy for each other and consider the feelings of people who don\u02bct look like us. Recognize your privilege. Be the change you want to see.”<\/p>\n
His advice to other young people entering the job market: \u201cMake your parents proud. Make sure their sacrifices don\u02bct go unnoticed and don\u02bct go to waste. Be kind to others. Attitude determines altitude. Your character will take you places your talent can\u02bct reach. Life has its rough patches. But what helps me is discipline, consistency and patience. Success loves consistency. I try to get as much out of my life as I can. My biggest fear is not living up to my potential.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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