Karen Prescott
Department: Campus Relations
Title: Coordinator of Graphic Design and Printing
Telephone: 5280
E-mail: kprescott@pnc.edu
If you've ever seen a flash of light while driving through the parking lots during the summer months, not to worry. It's not a comet or meteor – it's Karen Prescott on her lunchtime run around campus. Running is one of her hobbies and she does it faithfully every day.
Karen is coordinator of graphic design and printing and has worked here at PNC for a lucky 13 years. Way back in '91 when Karen began, she was a member of the publications staff, which also included printing services at the time. Karen has witnessed photography dark rooms become a thing of the past and has kept up with the many advancements of computer technology. She now uses a NIKON digital camera and many of you have drooled at the sight of her cool Macintosh computer monitor.
Karen's most memorable PNC moments include cutting herself with an x-acto knife last year and having to call campus police for first aid, then drive to the emergency room. Her other most memorable moment is paling around with football legend Hank Stram at the PNC golf outing.
Karen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ball State University , where she met her husband, Doug. They now live in Valpo with their sons Mathew (10), Michael (7) and dog Abby (9). Karen's favorite foods include pizza, tomatoes, pretzels, Diet Coke, and Mike's assorted beverages.
During this summer when Karen is not running, you will find her spending time in the garden, cruising with Doug on their Harley, going to White Sox games with the boys, or at home watching her favorite TV shows: Survivor, Fear Factor, and the Sopranos.
Robert Gaekle
Department: Campus Police
Title: Chief of Police
Telephone: 5220
E-mail: rgaekle@pnc.edu
Bob was born and raised in LaPorte and graduated from LaPorte High School . He earned degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Policy and Administration from Indiana University . Bob also graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and FBI National Academy , Quantico , Virginia in 1998.
He was employed by the Michigan City News Dispatch as a newspaper photographer for a couple of years before being drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam in the infantry with the 4th Infantry Division and the Public Information Office as a news reporter/photographer. When he was discharged from service he returned to the News Dispatch and soon gained employment with the LaPorte City Police Department. While on the department he was a K-9 officer for several years then retired with 23 years of service as Captain. While employed with the newspaper, Bob had the opportunity to photograph Robert Kennedy and while with the police department worked President Richard Nixon's security detail while he was in LaPorte.
Bob has now been with PNC as the Chief of Police for the past 10 years. He has also worked part time as a deputy coroner for 10 years and as an emergency medical technician for almost 30 years. He still continues to maintain his State EMT certification.
Bob enjoys photography, fine food, which includes, would you believe, doughnuts. He also enjoys collecting die-cast cars and shopping for other collectibles and antiques. Since he is unable to narrow his choice, his favorite foods come from the seafood group.
Dave Cadwell
Department: Information Services
Title: Computer Support Supervisor
Telephone: 5420
E-mail: dcadwell@pnc.edu
Dave began working at PNC in March, 1997. He has an A.A.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, and is currently working toward his BS in Industrial Engineering Technology. Dave lives in La Porte with his wife Bridget (Printing Services), with two dogs and several cats!
When Dave is not at work, he enjoys camping, spending time with his family, hiking and walking their dogs. Dave's hobbies would include training their dogs and taking care of his three aquariums! Tacos and pizza are among his favorite foods. While in the Navy, Dave traveled to France , Germany , Israel , Scotland and Italy . He and Bridget recently took a Caribbean cruise, stopping at St. Thomas , Antigua , Belize and Aruba . They would like to do more international travel in the future!
