I graduated High School in Casper, WY in 1971 Kelly Walsh.

I served  an plumbers/pipefitters apprenticeship from 1974-1978 completing as a Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder. I worked in the construction industry in various capacities from Welder to Operations Manager of a regional piping contractor for 20 years. For 5 of those years I was employed by a Bank holding company to oversee construction of and operations of several multi-tenant bank buildings.

I came to Casper College in 1994 as a welding instructor; during my tenure here I completed my PhD and have taught for Casper College, University of Mary, Embry Riddle University, and the University of Wyoming.

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