This article is part of a series introducing the 2017-2020 SIGUCCS Executive Committee. Each Board member submitted answers to questions created by the SIGUCCS Marketing Committee.

How did you get involved in SIGUCCS?
My director suggested I go to my first conference. Within a few years I was asked to volunteer for different conference positions and have been active on and off (mostly on) ever since.

Why did you want to be a Board Member?
One of the things I learned in my early years with SIGUCCS was that working in IT in higher education was a career, and that I could grow into different positions and roles. Now, having been in these positions and after moving into management, I want to help keep this organization strong, provide direction, and help others see the potential of a career path in higher education.

Who in SIGUCCS inspires you?
For a long time I was inspired by the people that were on the board. Their hard work and dedication to the organization were admirable… look where that got me.

What’s an accomplishment that you are especially proud of?
Getting my doctorate last year, walking 2 half marathons this year so far (with two more to go).

You could always stop and talk to me about…
Boy Scouts – my son is an Eagle Scout and I am still active in his old troop.

What do you do for fun?
Right now I am a 10U baseball groupie… I have been going to 10 and under baseball tournaments. And I don’t even have a 10 year old! It’s a lot more fun when you are going to see someone else’s child. (Our neighbor’s youngest plays)

What are you looking forward to at the SIGUCCS 2017 Conference?
I am looking forward to re-connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I enjoy the relationships that I have built through the conferences.

How do you take your coffee?
I don’t 🙁 but am looking forward to Seattle anyway. Its not all about the coffee!