Aaron Martel recently graduated from New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, R.I., with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems technology. While at the college, he participated as a tour guide and was involved in the Internship Network as a support specialist performing upgrades to computer work stations. For this work, he received a president’s volunteer service award in 2004. He is the son of Lucien Martel and Gail Martel, both of Auburn.