Academic Advisor and Retention Coordinator
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Biography
Dr. Gary Preston is the new Academic Advisor and Retention Coordinator for the College of Engineering, Technology, and Management. Gary comes to Oregon Tech from West Virginia University (WVU), where he served as a professional academic advisor. Prior to WVU, he taught and advised exercise physiology students at the University of North Georgia for 30 years; he retired in 2020.
Dr. Preston grew up in Birmingham, AL, attended a community college, completed a bachelor’s and master’s at Auburn University, and completed his doctorate at Middle Tennessee State University. He is married to Michelle Preston, has two grown children, and one granddaughter. His hobbies are weightlifting, hiking, and reading.