Coleman McNider

What is your current role and what are your primary responsibilities?

Area Operations Manager 

What skills from your time at SPHS have been most valuable to you?

Leadership 

How did your career path evolve?

Finished with a finance degree and looked for opportunities with upward growth. Was introduced to the mining industry through my dad. In the downturn of the market, left to pursue Aggregate mining which really met the right culture and growth opportunities. This career path allowed me to leverage my finance background with running a business that ultimately led to quick career growth. 

What advice would you give your past self about career planning?  about life planning?

Take a year to work in the real world before pursuing a college degree. Give yourself some time to mature before deciding what career direction you want to go. Understand your strengths and interest and what careers fit you the best. 

What extracurriculars did you participate in and how did that shape your time at SPHS?

Football and Baseball. Discipline and work ethic 

What advice would you give students to maximize their high school experience?

Be a friend to everyone, choices today will affect your future, seize every moment it will pay off later in life 

What are you most proud of since graduating from SP?

My family and work promotions 

What are your favorite memories from your time at SPHS?

Pep rallies, sports, field days where we played teachers in sports

What did you love about being a student at SP?

Our 2004 class, great people