Padelford is the international director of Sentro Mexicano Internacional in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. He's been a tremendous resource already for the college. Padelford said he chose USM because of the area's appeal and his relationship with the university through the MATL program. He also wanted to work with the College of International and Continuing Education because of its uniqueness and dynamism, he added. There are very forward-looking, progressive attitudes that I have found here.
People are very friendly.
Padelford earned a doctorate and master's degree from Washington State University. He resides in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.