The Grays Harbor College Welding Technology Program recently received a generous donation from the Eric B. Snell Memorial Foundation, providing funding for new fall protection harnesses for the Structural Welding Simulation Lab and Milwaukee cordless grinders for student training.
To see the gift in action, Carrie Snell and Andy Stone, along with employees from their companies, Snell Crane Services and DOC Manufacturing and Fabrication, visited campus to learn more about the program and the students who will benefit from this investment.
The Snell family is honoring the memory of their late husband and father, Eric B. Snell, through meaningful support of education and workforce development. Their commitment helps equip future trades professionals with the tools, skills, and safety equipment needed to succeed in the industries Eric cared deeply about.
During the visit, Welding Technology instructor Rod McDonald provided an in-depth tour of the welding lab, sharing what students are learning and emphasizing the strong work ethic and professionalism he strives to build in every student who comes through the program.
We are deeply honored to steward this gift in Eric’s memory and help carry his legacy forward through the students who will one day join the skilled trades workforce. By investing in their education today, the Eric B. Snell Memorial Foundation is creating opportunities for future welders while strengthening the industries and communities Eric cared about. It is a privilege to connect his enduring impact with the next generation of hardworking professionals.
