Back in the Day
The Federal Aviation Administration certified Hallmark as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School on September 18, 
1969, and the doors were opened for eight students. The original campus was located at San Antonio’s historic Stinson Municipal Airport.
Richard H. Fessler became the school’s president in 1974. His leadership and commitment to quality education guided the school through the 70s and 80s with significant accomplishment.
In 1981, our Electronics Program was launched. In 1982, Hallmark received degree-granting approval and became the first private career school in the State of Texas to award an associate degree.
By January 1985, the growth of our programs made it possible to open a second campus. The Electronics Program was relocated to the northwest corridor of San Antonio at 10401 lH-10 West. In 1988, Business Programs were launched at this new campus.
In 1995, the Aviation Technology Programs were relocated to a new campus at the San Antonio International Airport. At this time, Hallmark Aero-Tech became known as Hallmark Institute of Aeronautics and Hallmark Institute of Technology.
In our continuing quest for excellence in education, Hallmark College strives to meet the current and future demands of business, industry, and the community by continuing to expand and develop our programs. As a result, in 2002 Hallmark College introduced a new degree program in Computer Network Systems Technology and 2003 new degree programs in Medical Assistant and Business Office Administration.
Over the years Hallmark College has earned a reputation for providing quality education and service. Currently, Richard H. Fessler serves as Chairman of Hallmark College and Joe Fisher serves as President.