Education

• Ph.D., higher education administration, The Florida State University
• Ed.Sp., vocational teacher education, University of Idaho
• M.Ed., guidance and counseling, University of Idaho
• B.S., psychology, University of Idaho

Professional Background

• Riverland Community College, Austin, Minnesota: Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (August 2005 - present).
  
  
• Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, Washington: Vice President of Instruction (1998 - 2005); Interim Dean of Instruction (1997); Director of Vocational-Technical and Continuing Education (1991 - 97); Director of Continuing Education and Clarkston Center Supervisor (1989 - 91).
  
  
• Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida: Acting Director, Student Aid Resource (STAR) Center, Office of Financial Aid (1987 - 88); Assistant to the Past President, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs (1986 - 87); Research Associate, Institute for Studies in Higher Education, College of Education (1985 - 86).
  
  
• College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho: Director of Student Services Personnel (1983 - 85); Director of Student Activities and Leadership (1982 - 83); Vocational/Personal Counselor and Veterans Coordinator (1981 - 82).

Community Activities

• Member, Rotary Club of Austin, Minnesota, 2005 - present
• Member, Board of Directors, Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, 2005 - present

Selected Presentations

• Relationships, Ownership, and Never Giving Up (commencement presentation). Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston Center Graduation, 2005, Clarkston
• Responding to Targeted Industries Through Centers of Excellence (co-presenter). Innovations 2005: League for Innovation in the Community College, March 2005, New York, New York
• Workforce Solutions: A Model to be Replicated ? Health Sciences at Walla Walla Community College. Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Conference, 2004, Tacoma, Washington
• The WWCC Agriculture Center of Excellence (ACE): A College Vision Around an Industry Cluster (panel moderator). Washington Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges, Spring 2004, Walla Walla
• The Changing Demographic: An Imperative for Response in Rural Washington (co-presenter). Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Conference, 2003, Wenatchee