I earned a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Arizona in 1985. However, I did not enter the nuclear industry and instead managed road and bridge construction projects and later branched into home construction and remodeling. After 11 years in the construction industry, I began to develop an interest in Biology. The more I learned, the more fascinated I became. I ended up going back to school at Middle Tennessee State University and earned a M.S. in Biology in 2002. Since that time I have had a wonderful time teaching biology at the community college level. I also enjoy flying (I am a pilot rated for single-engine planes and gliders) and spending time with my wife, Amy.
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AcademicsThe courses offered at Columbia State are gateways to growth. Through the gateways--and in those classes--you'll learn about your world and about yourself; you'll discover new careers and you'll grow.
Campus LifeWe understand that your personal and professional growth isn't limited to what you learn in the classroom. Or rather, at Columbia State, the entire campus and its surrounding community is your classroom.
AthleticsColumbia State fields five NJCAA Division I teams. The Chargers have routinely moved on to Division I programs, been drafted by Major League Baseball clubs, and more. Go Chargers!
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