Janssen places first in state in diesel technology

Robert H. Janssen has placed fi rst in the state competing in the SkillsUSA championship for diesel equipment technology. He is the son of Dawn and Brent Janssen of Allison.
Janssen now goes to nationals to compete in Louisville, Kentucky June 20-24. He recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny.
The SkillsUSA Diesel Equipment Technology contest is defi ned by industry standards as identifi ed by a technical committee, which includes International Truck and Engine Corp., John Deere Construction and Forestry, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Volvo Trucks of North America Inc. and more.
Read the full article in the May 19 edition of the papers.