What is your title at EvCC, and what will you be doing in your day-to-day endeavors at the College?
I am the new Director of Housing at EvCC. My responsibilities will be overseeing the operation and planning for our new residence halls (Mountain View and Cedar), managing the budget, and supervising the two Assistant Directors.
Tell us a little about your professional background.
I have been in higher education for close to ten years. I previously spent the last seven years working at Eastern Washington University, most recently as their Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities (student conduct). Prior to that, I worked in housing for approximately seven years between three different institutions.
What was your most memorable job? Why?
Probably my previous job in student conduct. Being the person who gets to read all the reports of what’s happening, I got to see a lot of things I couldn’t make up.
What does a typical day look like for you?
A typical day consists of waking up, going to the gym for about an hour and a half (I’m down about 40 pounds since April!), going to work for the day, and then coming back home to relax, watch TV, and/or play video games. I recently got a pass to the Woodland Park Zoo, so I’m guessing many more days will consist of going there, too!
Describe yourself at 10 years old.
I’d say I was someone who did not look remotely close to 10 years old. As a 10-year-old I was about 5’7″ and had a size 11 shoe. Outside of that, I was into sports, professional wrestling, and Power Rangers!
What is your favorite meal/ snack in summer? Favorite summer beverage?
Being from the South originally, I love sweet tea. Pair that with a biscuit and some fried chicken, and I’m good to go.
What is your favorite movie and book?
My favorite movie would be any of the Fast and the Furious movies, but more specifically the most recent one, Fate of the Furious. Vin Diesel and The Rock give a performance that would put Tom Hanks and Henry Fonda to shame.
Book-wise, I’d have to go with The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. I’m not a big reader, but I love dogs, so a book about dogs is awesome.
Favorite summer vacation spot?
I’d have to say going back to North Carolina. While it’s hot and humid during the summer, it’s nice to be able to go back and reconnect with friends and family.
What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
Video games definitely. I’ve been into that dating back to the days of Atari.
What are you reading right now/ what was the last book you read? Are you participating in any reading challenges?
I started on Hillbilly Elegy not too long ago. I’m not a frequent reader, so if there was a reading challenge, I would lose.
What one food do you wish had zero calories?
Sesame chicken with white rice. Whoever can come up with a zero-calorie version of that should win a Nobel Prize.
Where is your hometown? Were you born and raised in the same place?
I’m originally from the small-ish town of Kernersville, North Carolina. I was born just east of there in Greensboro, but moved when I was two, and my family still lives there.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully, married with a kid and two puppies: one named Atticus and one named Truman. I’d also like to be working in a job I enjoy and/or retired with lottery winnings.
What do you like to do on your days off?
Spend time with friends, play games, and/or not do much of anything. I’m an introvert at heart, so it’s always nice to be able to re-charge.
Do you have a favorite quote/ piece of advice?
“Life’s simple. You make choices and you don’t look back.” – The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
