Computer passion led to multi-task job

In first grade, when he played “Oregon Trail,” Mason Garza knew he wanted to work with computers some day. The passion continued to burn as he frequently checked out computers to take home.

“TSTC was created for a working class of students who want to focus on a career,” Garza said. “I am a firm believer that the best way to learn something is actually doing it and TSTC provided that experience for me.”

A student-to-teacher ratio of about 10 to one for individualized attention also attracted him to TSTC West Texas. “I met several great people – instructors and students – at TSTC, and we still stay in contact. I will always extend a big ‘thank you’ to those who helped me get to where I am.”

As network administrator and sales coordinator for Ronnie Smith Transmission in Abilene, he handles records, maintains a Web site, develops computer programs – and he is a firm believer in multi-tasking.

Major: Applied Computer Science Technology

Occupation: Network Administrator & Sales, Ronnie Smith Transmission, Abilene