History
WyoTech is an established brand with a startup mentality.
Throughout our history, we’ve forged our path by the light of our core principles, guided by the strength of our convictions.
At every juncture of change, we’ve chosen to bring the best of the past along with us, and to strengthen ourselves for the future by leaving behind what no longer serves us.
Through
the Years
at WyoTech
1966
Mac Trone and John Cowen begin teaching Auto with 22 students.
WyoTech started with 22 students.
1967
Added Diesel Program
1969
WyoTech becomes accredited by NATTS. Mike Schutte starts as Dir. of Admissions and receives 1/3 of WyoTech
1971
Added Fender and Paint Programs
During 5th year of operation student population hits over 100.
1976
- Jim Mathis starts school as a student (January)
- Jim Mathis Graduates (June)
- Jim Mathis began teaching (November)
1977
- Added Trim & Upholstery on to Body Fender and Paint
- Added Diesel Program
- Added/Built North Campus
- Mike Schutte bought out Mac Trone & John Cowen
1978
Started the Parts Store and Training Program
1985
20 years after WyoTech opening, student population hits over 500.
1986
- Added AAS in Business Management
- Schutte sold WyoTech to MacMillan Publishing Co.
1989
- Added AOS Degree
- WyoTech sold to Phillips Colleges
1990
Mathis becomes VP of Training (August)
1992
Bankers Trust takes over WyoTech
1993
Added Street Rod & Auto Customizing
1997
Added Advanced Diesel Program (Core Program Building)
1998
Mathis appointed School Director
Mathis starts with 664 students when appointed Campus Director. Mathis hits 1,000 student population during first year as Campus Director.
1999/2000
Started building 104,700 sq. ft. for classrooms/shops)
2002
- Corinthian Colleges buys WyoTech for $85M (July 2)
- Mathis retires 3 months later
Mathis leaves WyoTech with 2,100 students, over 3X population he started with.
2015
ECMC purchased WyoTech from bankruptcy court
2018
DBJJDM purchase WyoTech (July 2)
Mathis buys WyoTech with 12 students.
2019
758% (223) Growth over prior year
2020
112% (473) Growth over prior year
2021
- DBJJDM purchased 2 buildings (February)
- Added 3 classrooms and restrooms
41% (669) Growth over prior year
2022
- Started and completed 90,000 sq. ft auto shop
- Started Master Plan discussion for 70 acres
- Population: 820
- Growth rate from year prior - 23.91%
2023
- Added two additional campus-managed housing options
- Population: 1010
- Growth rate from year prior - 21.83%
2024
- Started Applied Welding Technology program
Vision
10,000 students by 2030