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About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 28, 2015)
Tim McCreary - Tim McCreary teaches Biology 101, 102 & 103. Tim attended Colorado State University (Ft. Collins) as an undergraduate, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany in 1974. He then attended graduate school in the Dept. of Botany at Colorado State as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Weed Research Lab. Tim completed his studies in 1978 and received a Master of Science in Botany from CSU. Tim is planning, along with his wife, to lead a foundation dedicated to providing healing outdoor experiences to Foster Children and their families; Individuals with Disabilities and their families and Wounded Warriors and their families. Keith Kerr teaches Chemistry 110 and GS 110 General Science/Forensics. Keith Kerr is also an adjunct instructor for Blue Mountain Community College at the Hermiston location. With about twenty-two years of experience in the fields of chemistry and forensic science, Keith brings a real life perspective to his teaching and strives to provide engaging courses. Keith grew up in a small Arkansas farming community in the Ozark foothills. After graduating from high school, he pursued his interest in science and obtained his Bachelors of Arts Degree in both biology and chemistry from Lyons College and a Master of Science degree in chemistry from Louisiana Tech University. During his early scientific career, Keith worked in the fields of biomedical research and clinical chemistry. For most of his scientific career, Keith has been employed full time as a forensic scientist – a career he still finds ver y interesting and rewarding. Keith and his wife live in the Hermiston area with two of their four children, three cats, three dairy goats, and several chickens and a lone cow named T-Bone. He enjoys being involved with the Hermiston community by working with his chemistry and forensic science students and helping them to better themselves as well as being actively involved with the ministries of his church family, Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Hermiston. Keith also enjoys being with his family, playing and composing music, and working around his home. Keith know, has experienced, and believes in the important role community college play in the higher education system. His two oldest children graduated from community colleges and afterwards progressed forward with further higher education and then strong militar y careers. Currently, he has a daughter pursuing an Associate Degree at Blue Mountain Community College. Back row: Nancy Walchli, President; Linda Andreason, Director; Heidi Carver, President Elect; Sandi Bunyard, Treasurer; Shirley Parsons, Past President; Linda Seavert, Director Front Row: Sherie Britt, Director; Clint Fordice, Director Missing: Melinda Newman, Secretary; Melody Simmons, Director BMCC HERMISTON Building Success. Strengthening Futures. • AAOT Transfer Degree • Lower Division Collegiate Classes • Career Technical Courses • Emergency Medical Certifications • • • • Distance Education Classes Adult Basic Education GED Preparation English as a Second Language (ESL) • Employment Skills • Personal Enrichment Courses SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER HERMISTON Much more than just an insurance company When you receive a policy from COUNTRY, you’re not just getting a piece of paper, you’re getting peace of mind. Plus you’ll be working with one person you know and trust, backed by a team of experts. • ed2go.com/bmcc - Online Business Classes BMCC HERMISTON 975 SE Columbia Drive Jesse Torres 600 E Main St Hermiston, OR 97838 SBDC HERMISTON 541-567-2801 jesse.torres@ countryfinancial.com www.bizcenter.org 541-567-1800 www.bluecc.edu 012015-01163AC WHOʼS WHO WEST 2015 - PAGE 7
