Occupation: Senior Telecommunications Engineer
Company: Indiana University
Education:
BS in Construction Engineering Technology, Indiana University Indianapolis (2006)
Coursework in Computer Science, Texas A&M University (1982)
Certifications:
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) (2010-2022); Certified Fiber Optics Installer, ETA® International (2013-2017); Registered Communications Distribution Designer, Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) (2010-2016)
Career:
Senior Telecommunications Engineer, Indiana University (2008-Present)
Academic Laboratory Technologist, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI (1999-2008)
Project Engineer Intern, Alt & Witzig Engineering, Inc. (2005)
Owner and Operator, TBC Contracting (1997-2000)
Laborer, Pipe Fitter, Barry’s Natural Gas Piping Specialists (1996-1997)
Installer Technician, TeleCable of Kokomo, Inc. (1983-1996)
Civic:
Assistant Crew Adviser, Venture Crew 559 Scout Band (2005-Present); Assistant Scoutmaster, Shark Patrol, Troop 427 Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America (2004-Present); Volunteer for Restoration and Train Crew, Indiana Transportation Museum (1998-Present); With, Indy Neighborhood Cats, Inc.; Member, Indiana Live Steamers; Member, Midwest Live Steam Club
Awards:
Honoree, Dean List (2006); Scholarship Grantee (2001)
Memberships:
Member, Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
Family:
Son of Donald J. Cockrum, USAF (Ret.) and Joann Cockrum
Child: Mark T. Cockrum
Hobbies:
Participating in the Train Club; Playing the saxophone; Volunteering with animal rescues