CIM Graduate
Cody Stauffer
School: California State University, Chico
Graduation Date: Class 2018
Employer: Dave Humphrey Enterprises, Inc.
“After a few years spinning my wheels and switching majors, I found the CIM program. I thought to myself, ‘Why expend time, money, and energy into a degree that ‘may’ get me a job? Instead, why not invest my resources into a degree that is in demand just about everywhere?’”
Where are you currently working and what are your main
responsibilities?
I work for Dave Humphrey Enterprises, Inc. We are an exclusive dealer of CON-E-CO concrete batch plants, Pearson Water Systems, Command Alkon batch controls, WAM Inc. parts and equipment, and many more. I support all the accounts in our southwest region (Arizona, southern California and southern Nevada). At DHE, I wear many hats. I am responsible for sales, our company’s social media presence, sales development, and much more.
Why did you choose to work with DHE?
I met owner and President Scott Humphrey while pursuing my CIM degree at Chico State. Scott was looking for a CIM student intern to work as a booth attendant at World of Concrete (WOC) for one of DHE’s product lines. I jumped at the opportunity! I enjoyed it so much that I volunteered to work for DHE again at the 2018 WOC show – a year in advance. At WOC 2018, DHE, Inc. extended a job offer. It was a tough decision as it required me to move 500 miles away from my friends and family. I took a chance, jumped into the unfamiliar and moved to Los Angeles. I’ve never looked back!
Why did you choose the CIM program?
Simple – return on investment (ROI). After a few years spinning my wheels and switching majors, I found the program. I thought to myself “why expend time, money, and energy into a degree that ‘may’ get me a job? Instead, why not invest my resources into a degree that is in demand just about everywhere?”
What advice would you give to current students?
Opportunities are your friend. I tend to say “yes” to all available (within reason) and have had great results. Join all the clubs, go on all the trips and show up to class. Organize your peers, make study groups, keep each other accountable, etc. The camaraderie may have been the best part of the entire experience. And don’t be afraid to take a job away from home. I miss my grandma, but it’s awesome to experience new places. We live in Arizona and love it, which I never would have predicted as a woods loving student at CIM.