As Director of Engineering Programs, a two-year role through a partnership with the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and K-State Olathe, I focus on engineering outreach activities as well as support for the animal health and urban food systems programs. Prior to joining the K-State Olathe team, I served as assistant professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at the Manhattan campus since 2017. There, I instructed plumbing, electrical and HVAC courses for the architectural engineering and construction science department and also served as a faculty advisor for the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and Solar Decathlon student competition teams. I have more than 30 years of experience in the Kansas City construction field, having worked in plumbing sales, MEP engineering and architecture. I earned a bachelor's degree in construction science and master's degree in architecture ecological and sustainable design, both from K-State. I hold a professional license in architectural engineering.