Occupation: Director of Cardiology, Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee

ETSU degrees: A.S.N., 1984; B.S.N., 1999; M.S.N., 2003

Books read recently: Fish by Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen; the Left Behind series by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins

Favorite activities when not at work: Fly fishing and walking

Civic activities include: American Heart Association

What was one of your favorite courses at ETSU? Alternative Therapies. I gained a new appreciation for alternative medical therapies, such as acupuncture and yoga.

What did you study that's proven to be more beneficial than you thought it would be? Probability & statistics. I use it much more than I ever thought I would!

Why should students consider attending ETSU? ETSU offers a small town environment with professors who genuinely care about students.

What advice would you give students just beginning their college careers? Take time to enjoy these years; you will develop life-long friendships.

What have you learned from your work and life experience since graduating from ETSU? Life is what you make of it. Always look at things in a positive way and you will have a positive influence on others. Work is such a major part of our day to day living, make sure you do something you love and you will become good at it.