Background
Wonser, Michael Dean was born on March 12, 1940 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Franklin Henry and Dorothy Mae (Harris) Wonser.
educator public affairs director art historian
Wonser, Michael Dean was born on March 12, 1940 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Franklin Henry and Dorothy Mae (Harris) Wonser.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1963. Master of Fine Arts, University Oregon, 1965. Postgraduate, University Colorado, 1976.
Instructor Central Oregon College, Bend, 1966-1968. Professor Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1969-1991, director public affairs, 1982-1990. Adjunct professor art history Central Oregon Community College, Bend.
President Colorado Faculty Committee Trustees, 1980-1982.
Member Chamber Education Committee, Monte Vista, Colorado, 1982-1988. President Lutheran Church Alamosa, 1980-1985. Board directors Creede Repertory Theatre, 1989-1991.
Member Commerce Communications and Resources Communications, 1995, Community Improvement Commission, Sisters, Oregon, 1996-1997. Member Higher Education Association of Rockies (president Colorado chapter 1985-1988), Chamber of Commerce Ambassador (treasurer 1982), Alamosa, Chamber of Commerce Tourism Board, Alamosa (chairman 1987-1989), Sisters Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1995-1997, president 1996-1997, board directors), Rotary (president Alamosa County 1990-1991), Lambda Chi Alpha (Hall of Fame 1993).
Children: Therice Michele, Sherice Michele, Christopher Franklin. Married Mary L. Van Epps, December 22, 1990.