Don Hall
Education:
Bachelors of Science - Human Resource Training and Development, 2007
Advanced Occupational Specialist in Law Enforcement
Profession:
Director of the Law Enforcement Program at the College of Southern Idaho
Interests/Hobbies:
Hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, guns, Jiu Jitsu, and traveling with my family.
Latest Accomplishment:
While Mayor of the city of Twin Falls,
2010-2012, we hired a new City Manager and we were able to attract
Chobani Yogurt Factory to our community. This is the largest Yogurt
Factory in the world at just under a million square feet. This will provide
hundreds of jobs for our community. Currently I serve as the Vice-Mayor
and after this year I will have served 8 years on the City Council.
Why I Do What I Do:
Most of my professional life I have been in the
public sector. A few years back I went into the private sector for a few years
which was a great experience. What I found during that time is that am
hardwired to work for the public. I must work with the community in one
capacity or the other.
Words of Wisdom:
In our world today I see so many people living in
the past or so worried about the future that they live in it. My philosophy is
to learn from the past, plan for the future, but live in the present.
ISU Recollection:
The path to ISU was formed by my experience
with CSI. I remember how supportive both Lesa Wagner, ISU Assistant
Director and Chris Vaage, ISU Director in CSI for ISU, were to me as I
ventured into uncharted waters. They always were encouraging and with
Lesa also continuing her experience I had the opportunity to get to know
her better in classes that we attended together.
ISU Experience:
Education was never a priority with my family growing
up so I was the first to go on and receive any post-secondary education.
My experience with ISU was positive and has opened doors to different
career paths that I have taken in my life. The ability to go on with your
education locally cannot be underemphasized. I would never have been
able to go to Pocatello or Boise to continue my education because of my
local obligations. The partnership that CSI and ISU have formed has made
local education a reality for many in our area.