Employee Profile

Name:

Title: Automotive Mechanic

Major responsibilities: Keep all Pellissippi State wheels and engines turning. This includes all grounds equipment (mower tractor, weed eaters) and all vehicles, including trucks, cars, vans, etc.

Length of service at the College: Started January 1, 2000: three years, nine months, 22 days as of September 22, 2003

Place of birth: Chauny, France

Family members: Daughter, Melody, 12, and Cassie, our dog

Something no one knows about you: I was raised by my blind grandfather and aging grandmother in France until I was 15 and have traveled extensively.

Greatest achievement or proudest moment: I made it through college and vocational school. But truly my greatest achievement will be successfully raising a happy, healthy daughter after her mother passed away from cancer.

Favorite things outside work: Traveling with my daughter. We have just returned from three weeks in France. Now, looking back, it was one of the best times I've ever had!

Most rewarding part of your job: Keeping all this equipment and machinery running and being around some really great people. All of my co-workers are very professional and super to work with and so supportive.

Greatest unfulfilled ambition: To watch Melody become the responsible adult her mother wanted.

Favorite quote: Simple: "L'amour, toujours l'amour." (We all have said it!) [Translation: “Love, always love.”]