Alumni - Where Are They Now?

Ever wonder where your fellow classmates are now? Some College of Technology and Innovation alumns have let us know what they are doing.

Give us the highlights of your story by contacting us at (480) 727-1874.

Class of 2005

Rob G.
MS, Environmental Technology Mgmt (Concentration in Emergency Mgmt/Hazardous Materials)
I am currently working at Gilbert Emergency Hospital as an Emergency Care Technician in the ED and an Emergency Mgmt Coordinator. I also do consulting work in hazardous materials/decontamination planning/training for hospitals. I also volunteer at the Chandler-Gilbert Family YMCA and Chandler Fire Dept. For the YMCA, I am the CPR Program Director/Lead CPR Instructor, where we have certified over 110 people in the last year and saved three lives. For Chandler Fire Dept., I am a member of the Chandler Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), where we provide disaster response assistance.

Class of 2004

Brian L.
B.S. in Industrial Technology
I graduated from the GIT program at the East (now Polytechnic) campus. I started working as a sales rep for a company called Pride Printing. Pride Printing is the largest sheet-fed printer in the Valley and is located in the Scottsdale Airpark. We specialize in direct marketing, which utilizes variable-data "one-to-one" marketing technology. We also offer commercial printing, e-order and fulfillment, promotion administration and database management.

Julie L.
B.S.A. (Digital Media Management), Summa Cum Laude
I was so worried about getting a job when I graduated I started applying in May. I graduated on May 13 and started work on May 17. The best part is, I get to share the valuable skills I learned at East with ASU. I got the web developer position at the College of Nursing! Anyway, I loved going to school at ASU and I love working here even more.

David S.
B.A.S. in Fire Service Management
I was 53 years old when I graduated. It was made easier thanks to the support of my wife and son. YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO GO TO COLLEGE. I have worked for the Drexel Heights Fire District since 1991 as a firefighter/paramedic for eight years after which I was promoted into the Fire Prevention Division as an inspector and was appointed the Fire Marshal in 2000. With my degree, I have been able to continue climbing the ladder within the fire service. As my Fire Chief stated one day, "You can have twenty years in the fire service, but without a degree you do not have the necessary credentials to become a Fire Chief." My desire is for one day to become an Assistant Fire Chief or Fire Chief.

Class of 2003

Brian S.
B.S. in Industrial Technology
In August of 2005, I famously sold an M&M Wrapper on eBay for $2,800 to GoldenPalaceCasino.com. It made on local radio 620 KTAR and 104.7 KISS-FM and in the Arizona Republic newspaper. After this famous auction, Gilbert, AZ residents contacted me to help them design their Web site and market their hot sauce on eBay at www.GourmetHotSauce.com, which goes directly to their eBay store. I am now living in New Jersey working for Health-Tech, Inc., where I'm helping market at various trade shows and online, a new product called Micro Mist, a breath spray on a keychain, which will soon be available on the front end of major retailers nationwide. I've also successfully helped them launch EnergyStrips.com.

Class of 1999

Dan T.
B.S. in Information and Management Technology
After graduation I went to work in the webcasting (internet broadcasting) industry. I spent two years in the industry before the fall of the tech sector. With all of the industry-wide layoffs I became one of the many necessity-entrepreneurs out there looking for a way to apply my skills and knowledge in a market that was not hiring. So, what did I do? I started my own Web design/development company and more recently launched gorage.com with two business partners. The site is the new online garage sale, classified and storefront shopping alternative. We've already gotten users signed up from all four corners of the United States.

Class of 1996

Sheryl G.
M.S. in Technology
I recently returned to Phoenix and changed careers, joining Century 21 Metro Alliance in Scottsdale, AZ as a REALTOR. Contact me by email - sheryl.gelbard@century21.com, Web site - www.azyellowbrickroad.com or phone - (602) 616-0313.

Bryan R.
M.S. in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology
Bryan has published the book "Weapons of Mass Destruction Found," which details the nuclear, biological and chemical weapons found during the current campaign in Iraq. Bryan is a Major in the Air Force Reserves and has completed three tours of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His book includes pictures of U.S. forces capturing weapons of mass destruction as part of the current campaign in Iraq. Profits are to be donated to Disabled American Veterans. The book is available here: www.ebookstand.com/m/bryanrussell/.

Class of 1995

James A.
BS Aeronautical Management Technology
I currently work for the U.S. Air Force at Langley AFB, VA as the assistant operations officer (ADO). I enlisted in the Air Force back in 1997 as a pilot, and went to Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, AL. After that, I went on to undergraduate pilot training at Columbus AFB, MS. Once I earned my wings in 1998, I went on to fly the F-15C Eagle at Langley AFB, and Tyndall AFB as an instructor from 1999-2005 earning over 1200 hrs and 2 combat tours to Iraq. In 2005, I was selected to be one of the first operational F-22A pilots at Langley AFB. I have been flying the Raptor for almost a year. Prior to the Air Force, I worked at Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Sawyer Aviation as a CFI/CFII/MEI and ATP. I have over 2300 hrs in various Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, and Citation aircraft. While working at Sawyer, I earned my degree at the Tempe campus in Aeronautical Technology.

Class of 1992

Michael B.
B.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Homecoming King fall 1991, has left the Pasadena area of Los Angeles to move back to Arizona and affiliate with the US Air Force Reserve at Tucson's Davis Monthan AFB. He spent the last 14 years working in commercial printing and real estate in Los Angeles. During his 4 years at ASU he served the US Air Force Reserve with the 944th TFG at Luke AFB and the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd TFG at Tucson IAP. Contact him at michaelblaker@gmail.com.

Class of 1981

David D.
B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering Technology
In February 2007, David was named vice president and general manager of Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC’s Integrated Support Solutions unit.