An Interview with Kathleen Glosan, Production Manager of Jeff Smith’s Cartoon Books
What sort of educational background do you have?
Graduated from The Ohio State University with Bachelor’s degree in Communications
Is there one subject in particular you wish you had studies more while in college?
I went to Catholic school my whole life, and when I got to college and had to take all of the introductory/basic requirement classes I rather liked my History classes the most. I felt like there was so much that I was never taught in my elementary school days, or things that were only briefly mentioned, that when I was able to see the broader picture–that was very appealing to me! And I felt cheated.
DeWayne Barton – Green Opportunities
DeWayne Barton is co-founder and co-director of Green Opportunities, an Asheville-based, community-based development organization dedicated to improving lives, communities and the health of the planet through innovative green collar job training and placement programs.
DeWayne had been active in his community for years, working with area youth to develop and tend community gardens, clear sidewalks, and do landscaping projects along neighborhood streets. One afternoon he stopped by the offices of the Green Building Council to explore opportunities for area youth in the green building field. Though they didn’t have any programs available, they knew of someone else in the community with similar interests. DeWayne was introduced to Dan Leroy and Green Opportunities was born.
Interview with Jolene Mechanic of Phil Mechanic Studios
Jolene Mechanic — 
Phil Mechanic Studios and Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
When Jolene and her husband inherited the Phil Mechanic building from her husband’s late father, they had options. The old, industrial-style, 4-storey brick building sits in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District. They went back and forth about whether to take advantage of the building’s industrial qualities or become a part of the thriving arts culture around them. In the end they did both.
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