Lake Norman’s calm waters provide healing for veterans. ‘The world slows down.’

Marine Corps veteran John Decoteau boats Lake Norman every chance he gets.

A native of the Mississippi bayous, the 49-year-old Cornelius resident travels the country managing military recruiting for Universal Technical Institute. The school trains students in automotive technology, electronics, industrial maintenance and many other trades, landing them well-paying jobs at BMW and other companies.

UTI has 15 campuses, including UTI Mooresville, formerly NASCAR Technical Institute…

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