Dr. John DeLalla has been an educator with the University of Arizona for nearly 20 years, including more than a decade as a faculty member and Program Director for Network Administration degree program, with concurrent service as Director of Continuing Education, overseeing a program offering IT certification training and professional development. Prior to joining the University, John worked in the IT field and helped launch a Silicon Valley dot com, along with working for The Walt Disney Company and touring (in a marketing role) with the Goo Goo Dolls. Away from campus John is building a riding railroad and is active in community affairs.