There are probably staff members across campus that you work with a lot, or even depend on, but actually know very little about or have never even met in person. Well, to remedy that situation, the Staff Council will spotlight a member of the staff so you can get to know them a little bit better. Our current Spotlight is...
Colin works in CMCS as the Marketing Content Strategist. His office is on the 3rd floor of Hardway Hall.
What do you like most about working at Fairmont State? I really enjoy all the activities staff can participate in the University puts on.
There’s always something I can attend to relieve stress or get to know my coworkers
better. And I enjoy writing as my primary form of work here. I had a lot of fun as
a sportswriter as my first job out of college, but the hours and pay weren’t the best.
My second job had better hours and pay but no writing. Fairmont State is the best
of both worlds.
What do you like to do in your free time? I like to keep up with my favorite sports teams, read books, play video games, explore the outdoors, and hanging out with my friends. Sometimes these overlap, which just makes it all the more fun.
Where are you originally from? I am originally from Manor, Pennsylvania. It’s a small town located 45 minutes to an hour east of Pittsburgh.
If money was no object, what would you do with it? I would fix up my house and attend a seminary. Theology and doctrine fascinate me, and I’d take the opportunity to earn a Master of Divinity if I could.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be a lot of things when I was growing up, but the one I remember the most was becoming a NASCAR driver.
What is an interesting or fun fact about yourself? When I started college, I was a Criminal Justice major. I’ve always been interested in the law, but not many people realize this because I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Media, and my professional background is sports and communications. I still have a Miranda Warning card from my Intro to Criminal Justice class in my wallet.
