Ric Chantry built his career as a construction electrician after graduating from Dunwoody’s Electrical Construction program in 1977. Originally from Nebraska, he came to Dunwoody as an out-of-state student.
“Dunwoody gave me the foundational education—along with friendships and knowledge—that carried me through life,” he said.
During his career, Chantry worked for a variety of contractors through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 292 in Minneapolis. He eventually retired from the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant, a milestone that held special meaning for him as both his father and older brother also had careers in nuclear engineering.
Fifteen years ago, Chantry was invited to join the alumni board.
“It felt like an opportunity to give back to the institute that gave me so much,” he said. “Dunwoody provided the education that helped me achieve goals I didn’t even know I had.”
He remains passionate about expanding access to education.
“There are so many young people—and even those mid-career—who need the opportunity to learn but don’t have the means,” Chantry said. “Scholarships open that door. They give people a chance to move forward and fully benefit from everything Dunwoody has to offer.”