John Phillips (’90, ’92), Embry-Riddle’s Director of Athletics for our Daytona Beach teams, worked in flight operations for an F-15 squadron in the US Air Force before he enrolled in distance learning through Embry-Riddle at Langley Air Force Base. He graduated in 1990 with a degree in professional aeronautics, and finished a masters in aeronautical science in 1992. He also played baseball for the Eagles. He returned to Embry-Riddle in 1997 to be our first Director of Sports Marketing and Promotions, and has seen the Athletics department grow and succeed, including overseeing its transition from NAIA to NCAA Div. II competition.