I Am West Georgia

Name: Mike Ginther

Job title: Groundskeeper II.

What I really do: Maintain athletic fields for varsity sports, intramural sports and P. E. classes.

Years at UWG: 3+.

Before UWG, I: Was Expeditor at Printed Fabrics for 5 years, then at Oak Mountain Golf for nine years.

I came to UWG because: It was close to home, I enjoy the work, and the benefits from the state.

One thing I would change about UWG: More bike friendly areas.

I was born in: Marietta, Ohio.

Family members are: Wife Debora, sons Andrew (wife, Tabitha) and Ben, and daughter Theresa.

People describe me as: Easy going and detail oriented.

Most colleagues don't know that: If I told that then everyone would know.

Favorite things to do: Anything to do with athletics.

Favorite quote: It ain't nothing 'til we call it!

Proudest accomplishment so far: Raising three great kids to adults.

Pet peeve: People taking recreation activities way too seriously.

Best advice ever received: Marry for love and work for enjoyment.

Best advice for new faculty and staff: Make sure you enjoy your work; your life will go much smoother.

What I most want to contribute to students: A safe and attractive place to play and learn.

The book everyone should read: Watership Down.

The movie everyone should watch: Gone with the Wind.

The person dead or alive I'd most like to meet: Roberto Clemente.

The place I'd love to travel to: Germany.

Although you didn¹t ask, I'd like to tell you anyway: I still think about my college days. I hope students try to make this part of their lives as positive and memorable as possible.