Before my employment with the NWS, I worked for the Department of Atmospheric Sciences during college. I also worked for a professor there, as well as the State Climatologist. Two months later I was transferred to NWSO Green Bay, WI where I now work. Some focal duties include, NOAA Weather Radio, marine, and climate. I do like the Weather Service, so I don't plan on leaving anytime soon.
Atmospheric optics are cool, too.
I have a wonderful stepson, Zachary, who will be 7 in December. Most of our family lives in Wisconsin, so we get to see them often. I enjoy quilting, and it takes up quite a bit of my free time. But we also manage to get outside once in awhile and go hiking. Northern Illinois University, B.S. Meteorology.