News Release

Dan Gongwer, director of transportation.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Community School Corporation announces the hire of Dan Gongwer as the new director of transportation. With a robust background in transportation management, compliance, and safety, Gongwer brings a strong commitment to student safety and operational excellence.

Gongwer comes to us from Decatur, bringing valuable experience from his time with the Department of Defense-USMC as the director of legal and training compliance as well as holding a Public Sector Fellowship with the Department of Transportation where he coordinated a multi-agency joint safety audit in Seattle, Wash. He reviewed and assessed current safety practices, regulatory compliance measures, and policy proposals, demonstrating his adeptness at managing complex safety protocols and administrative compliance.

With a strong educational foundation, Gongwer holds a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness with a concentration in commodity marketing from Purdue University. His dedication to service and excellence makes him a valuable addition to the Wawasee team.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan Gongwer to our Wawasee family,” said Dr. Steve Troyer, superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corporation. “His experience and passion for transportation safety will undoubtedly enhance our efforts to provide safe and reliable transportation for our students.”