New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Ensure that all campus buildings and events meet safety requirements. Teach fire safety and answer questions from students and staff.

Worked at KSU since:

June 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Edinburg Fire Department

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The community: On my first day I saw a freshman looking lost as I was walking on campus and I saw an upper classman ask if he needed help before I got close. That act made me feel proud of Kent State.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Well, I am married to my lovely wife of five years and a father of three beautiful children. The opportunity for college benefits for them was a big plus.

Resides in:

Atwater, Ohio

Hometown:

Akron (Ellet), Ohio

Education:

I have certifications as Firefighter Level II, Advance Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Safety Inspector, Hazmat Technician, Confined Space Rescue and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)

Hobbies:

Football, fishing and spending time with family

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Teaching a variety of math classes

Worked at KSU since:

August 1993

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

University of Novi Sad, Serbia (1980-1992), Oberlin College (Spring 1993)

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Interaction with colleagues from various disciplines at Kent State University at Stark

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Resources of a big university with a wide impact, from local, through regional and national, to international

Resides in:

North Canton, Ohio

Hometown:

Novi Sad, Serbia

Education:

Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, 1986, University of Novi Sad

Hobbies:

Languages, travel, music, tennis