Where are you originally from?
I’m from Greene County, Va., located in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.
What does your job entail?
I basically work with students outside of class to ensure that they have a holistic collegiate experience. I do everything from supervising RAs to planning programs to breaking bread with my residents.
I know you haven’t been here that long, but what is the hardest thing you have dealt with so far?
NSO was a lot of fun, but it’s always challenging. We just have to be always on 24/7 for about a week so it can be draining.
What are you looking forward to most about working at CC?
The students have been awesome! I love the energy that you can feel from a full campus, so I’m excited for big events like homecoming and the like.
What are the RLC living spaces like?
I love my apartment! They’re all really very different. It’s nice for my wife Alexis and me, though, because we live in a house separate from the residence halls, so we get a little more feeling of a home that way.
What is it about college kids that makes you want to work with them?
They’re in a transition period, so I like being able to help guide them along to their own experiences and discoveries. It’s nice to see them grow into a different person.
If you weren’t an RLC what would you probably be doing right now?
I would be doing something else with student affairs. I love this field!
Do you have a secret talent?
I like to sing. I’ve been in several acapella groups in my day, and I love to arrange still.
How would you describe your sense of fashion?
I have a lot of country influence from my hometown, but in my professional life I like to stick to button downs and chinos. If I had to put myself in one of “the man’s” boxes I’d say I’m retro-steam hip.
I know you like to wear bow ties. What is it about them that you like so much?
Bow ties are fun! I don’t see them that often from my peers, so they add a little Skylor touch to my wardrobe.