Confessions of J. Michael Floyd

Working with students and helping them have a great college experience. I enjoy helping students create great memories.

Dealing with “helicopter parents” who still try to manage their children’s lives. 

Leading an award-winning team that cares for its customers. Seventy six national awards since 1986 is a testament to the team’s dedication.

Opening a unit for a couple to take wedding photos at the commons where they first met. 

Fresh-caught Alaskan sockeye salmon, with wild rice and grilled asparagus. For dessert, a great piece of cheesecake with fresh berries.

The second serving of cheesecake.

Trayless dining. Only in institutional food service would we try to reduce customer service.

Meals prepared by first-time campers.

My wedding band that my wife gave me for our 25th anniversary.

Teddy Roosevelt on a vacation to Yellowstone.

Visiting with John Muir in 1868, as he walked the Yosemite Valley for the first time. I cannot imagine what he first saw that motivated him to campaign for the valley’s conservation and establishment as a national park.