The University of Oregon forensics program was instrumental to my personal and professional journey. I gained experience and friends that have lasted my entire life. I left Oregon with a Masters degree and a year of experience as the interim Director of Forensics. I went to USC, earned my PhD, and became the Director of Forensics at CSU Long Beach. After retiring from coaching in 2005 I moved to Fullerton College where I led the Department of Communication Studies for almost 18 years. None of the opportunities that came to be after Oregon would have been possible without the support and opportunities afforded to me while in Eugene.