John Fleming:  

College While I was in the Marine Corps, I was able to sneek in a few night classes in business at Saddleback JC in Mission Viejo, CA in general studies and business. It was a great place for school for its diversity and costs (free). I then attended Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR for about 2 years while I worked the graveyard shift at the Oregon State Penitentiary. What a suck job. I did enjoy the experience at CCC. It helped me get through working at the Pen. Beyond the Community College scene, I have have acquired a number of professional certifications and designations. I guess we never stop learning. Workplace I started out like a most guys by pumping gas at the local Towne Pump gas station in Salem, OR. After that, I worked part time for State Farm Insurance Regional office in Salem, OR while I finished my senior year in High School. After HS, I joined the Marine Corps as a Life Support Techician for the next 4 years in California. Returning back to Salem, OR after the service I worked at the Oregon State Penitentiary as a correctional officer for the next year or so. Since I did not want this to be my career, I went to college for ...Expand for more