Transportation
Ed. S. University of Central Missouri
Gabe McLaughlin is an OTC Transportation department success story. After getting caught up in classic cars at 16, McLaughlin took automotive classes at OTC as a high school student in the early 2000s. While a student at OTC, he participated in the AYES program, which connected him with a local car dealership. He became an automotive technician and worked at the dealership for five years. Later, he worked as an equipment technician for the City of Springfield.
He got his Bachelor of Science in education from Missouri State University and began teaching transportation classes at OTC in January 2014. He taught courses on engine repair and performance. Today, he still teaches automotive classes at OTC, sharing his passion for automotive repair with his students.
He has served on several college councils and has participated in Leadership OTC and the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy. Currently, he teaches automotive electrical and air conditioning classes.