Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies
Faculty and Staff
Judi A. Fast, Administrative Specialist
Graphics and Imaging Technologies, October 1993
Degrees: B.S. Ed., Missouri Southern State College
Industrial Experience: 11 years, Teller/Bookkeeper, Bank of Minden; 13 years, PSU
Teaching Experience: Nine years, public school teaching in Missouri and Kansas
Honors and Awards: PSU Classified Employee of the Year, 2002; Pittsburg State University's Student Government Association Kaye Lynne Webb Spirit Award recipient, 1997
Robert L. Ferro, Instructor
Commercial Graphics, August, 1995
Degrees: B.A., University of Central Missouri; M.S., Pittsburg State University
Industrial Experience: Pittcraft, Inc., Pittsburg, KS, Allied Business Services, Joplin, MO; Smith Printing Company, Joplin, MO; Joplin Printing Company, Joplin, MO; Messenger Publishing House (ColorLine Press),Joplin, MO; freelance business and adjunct teaching. All concurrent.
Teaching Experience: Crowder College, Neosho, MO; Franklin Technical School, Joplin, MO; Ozarks Technical College, Springfield, MO; Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS.
Bonnie J. George, Assistant Professor
Electronic Prepress, August 1996
Degrees: B.S.T., M.S., Pittsburg State University
Industrial Experience: 13 years, Co-owner, Words & Pictures, Pittsburg, KS; 16 years, Various commercial printing plants
Teaching Experience: 10 years, PSU
Consulting Work: Forms One, Pittsburg, KS
Professional Societies: Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF), Joplin Area Ad Federation, Phi Kappa Phi
Linda K. Grilz, Instructor
General Technologies, August 2005
Degrees: B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University
Industrial Experience: 28 years, Pittsburg State University
Teaching Experience: Two years, Pittsburg State University
Consulting Work: Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce; Crawford County Convention and Visitor's Bureau; Frontenac Education Foundation; USD 249 Frontenac Schools; Gene Bicknell Celebrity Golf Tournament
Honors and Awards: Recipient, Outstanding Alumni, Frontenac High School, 1994; Recipient, Outstanding Alumni, PSU, 1993; Recipient, Outstanding Printing Alumni, PSU 1990; Volunteer of the Year, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 1989
David Oldham, Instructor
Commercial Graphics, August 2004
Degrees: B.F.A., University of Oklahoma; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma
Industrial Experience: Six years, Heritage Media Graphics
Teaching Experience: Four years, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Three years, Auburn University; Eight years, NM Highland University; Seven years, Labette Community College; Two years, PSU
Honors and Awards: LCC Distinguished Faculty member nomination, 2000, 2001, 2004; Parsons Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year nominee; 1st place at GRAPHEX 19, 1987; Two ADDY awards, 1981
Jesus J. Rodriguez, Professor
Print Management, August 1978
Degrees: B.S., Sam Houston State University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Industrial Experience: Three years, U.S. Army, Topographics; Two years, Sam Houston State University; One years, Texas State Technical Institute; Two years, Accent Printing and Advertising
Teaching Experience: Six years, Texas State Technical Institute; 28 years, PSU
Professional Societies: Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF); International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA); Graphic Communications Council (GCC); Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC)
Honors and Awards: Outstanding Graduate, San Antonio Teachers Council, 1991; Award of Excellence IGAEA, 1989; Certificate of Recognition, Education Council of the Graphic Arts Industries, 1989; President's Medal, IGAEA, 1984; Outstanding Teacher, STAS, 1982
David S. Sours, Associate Professor
Electronic Prepress, August 1995
Degrees: A.A., Orange Coast College; B.S. Ed., Northwest Missouri State University; M.Ind. Ed., Clemson University
Industrial Experience: Two years, In-Plant Printing; Nine years, Chroma Graphics; Two years, Spangler Printing; One year, Amundson Group; One year, Color Concepts
Teaching Experience: Two years, Brookland Cayce H.S.; Three years, USD 233; 11 years, PSU
Consulting Work: King Louie International; Depco; Color Concepts; SeKan Printing; Law office of Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne
Professional Societies: Association of Graphic Arts Trainers
James S. Sours, Professor, Interim Chairperson
Print Management, August 1988
Degrees: B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Pittsburg State University; Ed.D., University of Arkansas
Industrial Experience: Six years, Ag Press; six summers (15 months), Clay Center Dispatch
Teaching Experience: 11 years, USD 379; 18 years, PSU
Consulting Work: Printing Industries of Oklahoma and Southwest Missouri, SeKan Printing, Ace Forms
Professional Societies: Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), Association of Graphic Arts Trainers (AGAT), International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA), Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT), Gamma Epsilon Tau (GET)
Larry S. Thornburg, Professor
Printing Technology, August 1973
Degrees: B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University
Industrial Experience: Eight years, commercial printing
Teaching Experience: Six years, Friends Bible College; 34 years, PSU
Consulting Work: Ace Forms; Superior Printing; Forms Printing
Professional Societies: Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF); Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT)
Honors and Awards: Teaching Excellence, PSU Foundation 2001 Student Government Faculty Award, 2000 Pittsburg State University
Jason R. Ward, Assistant Professor
Commercial Graphics, August 2002
Degrees: B.S.T., M.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University
Industrial Experience: Five years, Sun Graphics; Three years, Morning Sun; One year, Depco, Inc.
Teaching Experience: Two years, Labette Community College, Four years, PSU
Professional Societies: Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)
Honors and Awards: Teaching Excellence, PSU Graduate Student Association, 1999
Douglas L. Younger, Assistant Professor
Printing Technology, August 2003
Degrees: B.S.T., M.S., Ed.S., Pittsburg State University
Industrial Experience: Two years, TOBEY Fine Papers (now Unisource)
Teaching Experience: 12 years, Flint Hills Technical College, Three years, PSU
Professional Societies: Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT); Gamma Epsilon Tau (GET); Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF); International Association of Printing House Craftsmen (IAPHC)