EHOVE Career Center is proud to announce Jonathan Shaw of Berlin Heights and Wesley Sallee of Greenwich as its newest Gallery of Success inductees following their recognition at Fall Advisory on October 27. EHOVE’s annual Fall Advisory invites EHOVE partners, nearly 600 professionals from more than 400 area businesses and organizations, from throughout Erie, Huron and Ottawa counties to ensure its high school and adult education programs reflect current workplace expectations and local workforce needs. Through industry-specific business advisory groups, professionals share their experience and expertise to help guide curriculum, identify relevant certifications, and determine the skills students need to succeed in their chosen careers. This collaboration helps EHOVE keep its training aligned with the evolving demands of the workplace while preparing students for future opportunities.
The Gallery of Success recognizes alumni who have achieved exemplary personal or professional goals, earned distinguished recognition in their careers or communities, or established notable businesses or organizations. Shaw and Sallee exemplify the lasting impact of career tech education through their professional accomplishments, community service, and continued connections to EHOVE.
Wesley Sallee graduated from South Central High School in 1981 while also attending EHOVE’s Auto Mechanics program. He went on to build a career of almost 30 years as an Electrical Engineering Technician V at NASA in Sandusky. Through a four-year apprenticeship program with NASA, he earned State of Ohio journeyman status in Instrumentation and Controls. His work contributed to significant aerospace projects, including the Mars rovers, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, International Space Station cooling systems and photovoltaic radiator testing, upper-stage rocket engine testing, and hypersonic wind tunnel testing.
Beyond his engineering career, Sallee dedicated 20 years to volunteer firefighting and served the Village of Greenwich as a council member for six years and mayor for 12 years. Prior to his retirement, he supported EHOVE as a Business Advisory member, sharing his experience and industry knowledge to help inform career tech education. His family connection to the school continues through his grandchildren, who also attended EHOVE.
Sallee is now a member of the EHOVE Alumni Association and credits EHOVE with helping prepare him for the challenges of adult life and a successful career. “EHOVE gets you ready for real-life situations. Teaches you how to handle daily pressures and problems that may arise and best ways to accomplish them,” he said.
Sallee lives in Greenwich with his wife, Deb. He enjoys tailgating at football events and spending winters in Florida.
Jonathan Shaw graduated in 2014 from New London High School while also attending EHOVE’s Computer Network Tech program. He established his own company, Budget Technologies, over a decade but also returned to EHOVE Adult Education to complete EMT training in 2015 and the Paramedic program in 2021. He advanced through Citizens Ambulance Service to become EMS Chief in 2026. He now serves as EHOVE’s Interim Paramedic Program Coordinator, preparing and mentoring future EMS professionals. He holds an Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services from Columbia Southern University and maintains several professional credentials, including National Registry Paramedic, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Certified Community Paramedic, Certified Ambulance Coder, and Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist.
His honors include EHOVE’s 2014 Award of Excellence, the American Citizenship Award, two Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, and membership in Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society through Columbia Southern University. Shaw was also an EHOVE VIP where he documented his EHOVE experience on an official EHOVE social media channel. His connection to the career center extends beyond his own education, as his parents and siblings attended EHOVE.
Shaw is now a member of the EHOVE Alumni Association and contributes to his community through volunteer service with the Townsend Township Fire Department and membership in the Huron County Firefighter Association, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the Ohio EMS Chiefs Association. He also supports local 4-H programs as a member, volunteer, and supporter.
Reflecting on EHOVE’s role in his career, Shaw said, “EHOVE Career Center has been foundational to my entire professional trajectory, serving as the common thread between my technology background and my progression in emergency medical services.”
Shaw lives in Berlin Heights with his fiancée, Lily Spieldenner. Outside of his professional responsibilities and community involvement, he enjoys photography and travel.
Through their professional achievements, service to others, and ongoing connections to EHOVE, Shaw and Sallee demonstrate the many ways alumni can make a lasting impact in their workplaces and communities. Their induction into the Gallery of Success celebrates their accomplishments and the example they set for current students preparing for their own futures.
