Randall Agee:  

Life Got 2 cats: Baby and Stripes. Both strays picked up by my wife, Laura, and son, Daniel. Both spoiled! No, all four spoiled! School I would have never survived the '70s without my partner, my biggest crush ever and my helpmate, Laura. Otto Zinser, at East Tennessee State, was my most favorite teacher of all time. He helped me figure out what being a scientist really means. What a teacher! Don Jones, also at ETSU, guided me through the maze of graduate school. And my thesis would never have been finished without his guidance, motivation and encouragement. Dr Charlie Walter, a clinical psychologist with the VA, has been a friend and inspiration for the past 31 years. Dr Don Hier gave me a thorough internship, my first real chance at leadership, and structure in professional relationships. Dr Bob Spangler and Dr John Stone, both also at ETSU, helped me focus on behavior as the unit of measure. Their behavior demonstrated to me how effectively a team can navigate the most challenging organizational terrain by placing personal relationships above politics, funding, and other issues. I know it wasnt the lesson they intended to teach, but it sure was effective. Dr (Lt Col, Ret.) Jimmy Mitchell helped me learn what I/O, Job Analysis, and Military Psychology are all about. He also taught me how to be an Air Force Officer and a professional. Life has been a delightful series of relationships with smart, professonal people. Besides the eight listed above, there are literally hundreds of kind souls who have guided, challenged, and encouraged the best from me over the years. If I live a thousand years, I could never return as good as I have received. College After 1st 4 yrs in the AF, I came back to Roanoke to attend VWCC -- met & married Laura --- she's been the best room mate, friend, and partner I could ever hope for. She wanted to go to ETSU in Johnson City TN, so after the AA at VWCC, that's where we went. I did a BA in Psych & Sociology while she did a BSW -- Social Work. I took a MA in Psych while working at the local mental health center... We were poor but life was great! But in 1979 it was time to head back to the AF. Workplace In 1997 when I retired, I went to work for a consulting firm out of Houston (Holland and Davis, Inc). Then, an old AF Boss, Lt Col (Dr) Jimmy Mitchell,...Expand for more