Friday, June 28, 2019

Part of a regular series.

Throughout the year, GNACsports.com uses this space to profile conference student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Collectively, it is these individuals who make the GNAC one of the top NCAA Division II athletic conferences in the nation.

Name: Ethan Bergman
Institution: Central Washington University
Title: Professor of Food Science and Nutrition and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences
Research Area: School Meals
Years at Institution: 33
Hometown: Ellensburg, Washington

Colleges Attended: Linn Benton CC, Eastern Oregon University, University of Oregon, Western Oregon University and Washington State University.

College Major/Degrees: Bachelor of Science in biology, Master of Science in biology and interdisciplinary studies and Ph.D. in nutrition.

Why Did You Decide To Become A Faculty Athletic Representative: I was a college baseball player and was on the athletics committee at Central Washington. When the opening came up it looked like a good way to mix my passion for athletics with my passion for being a student-centered faculty member.

Who Has Influenced You The Most As A Professional - Either As An Inspiration, A Mentor, Or Philosophically: My colleague, David Gee, whom I have worked with for 33 years. He is dedicated and student-centered.

Biggest Obstacle Overcome As A Professional: The desire for all faculty to appreciate the importance of athletics to the development of student-athletes.

Favorite Part Of Your Job: Working with students.

What Does Division II Mean To You: It is a place where student-athletes can be students first.

Extracurricular Activities: I am a hiker and triathlete.

Best Advice You’d Give To Student-Athletes: Go to class and study.

If You Could Spend The Day With One Person (Past Or Present), Who Would It Be (And Why): Roberto Clemente. He has been a role model because of his dedication to serving others.

Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs.

Favorite Athlete: Roberto Clemente.

Most Memorable FAR Moment: When we developed a faculty/staff affiliate program at CWU.