Employee Profile

Title: Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Major responsibilities: Instruction for Pellissippi State and ETSU in Engineering Technology

Length of service at the College: Between UT and Pellissippi State, 18 years, 14 years of them at Pellissippi State

Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Family members: Wife, Debe, and seven dogs

Something no one knows about you: I teach elementary school math and engineering. I am a master furniture builder.

Greatest achievement or proudest moment: Winning the 24-hour production motorcycle race at Nelsons Ledges, Ohio, and winning a six day-trial race.

Favorite things outside work: Creating custom furniture, going to Broadway musicals and motorcycling.

Most rewarding part of your job: Working with the students and local industry.

Greatest unfulfilled ambition: None; I have done it all and owe no debts.

Favorite quote: “A man's got to know his limitations.” –Clint Eastwood, 1973

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