GREENSBORO N.C. (February 2, 2012) — Associates at Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a company that provides energy-efficient HVAC systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, established a memorial scholarship fund at Guilford Technical Community College to honor Theodore (Ted) J. Woodard. The late Woodard was a senior technical advisor for Brady and worked with the company for more than 42 years. Brady associates committed to donating $2,000 and the company presented a matching $2,000 check to the college in late January.

“Ted helped build Brady into the statewide organization it is today,” said Don Brady, Chairman and founder of Brady. “He was both a mentor and friend to all Brady associates.”

Associates of Brady believed the memorial fund would be a fitting tribute to a man who was passionate about his trade, as well as building sustainable communities through education. Establishment of the fund further advanced the long-standing partnership between Brady and GTCC. Brady has provided the institution and its students with equipment, instructors and scholarship funding for decades. In return, GTCC has provided the company with a pool of exceptionally trained employment candidates.