Position and what that entails: Data Analyst
I coordinate local, state and federal regulatory reporting for the three colleges and District Administrative Center.
I also provide software management and development for research-related software districtwide. I support college and DAC data analysis and research needs, and I am a member of the Institutional Research and Advisory Committee.
Were you a student at one of the district’s colleges and if so which one? What was your major and your degree?
I was not a student at one of the district’s colleges; I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Are you from the area and if not, where are you from?
I grew up mostly in Las Vegas, Nevada. I served for four years in the U.S. Army, from 1990 – 1994, and attended UNLV from 1995 – 1999. I began working for VCCCD in 2000 at Oxnard College as a Financial Aid Technology Specialist.
Share something personal about yourself: (ex: pets, hobbies, what are you currently watching/listening to and why you enjoy it).
I have been married to my wife, Brandi Rieger, for 11 years. I have two kids, a son who is 29 years old and a daughter who is 19 years old. We have one grandson who is 10 years old, two dogs (Dutch and Famous) and two cats (Max and Bear).
My favorite TV show by far is any Star Trek episode. I enjoy computer programming and traveling.
What do you find rewarding about your job or career?
The most rewarding part of my job is that I am able to provide solutions that impact people in my community in a positive way.
Two words to describe yourself: Grit and relentless.
