Funai, Jim
Professor
(216) 987-2035
Department: Plant Science and Landscape Technology
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EEC 17
Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Mendel University in Czech Republic
M.S. in Agriculture Education, Colorado State University
B.S. in Horticulture, The Ohio State University
About: Jim Funai has taught at the College since 2009, following 15 years in the Green Industry. He has served on the board of directors for the Ohio Landscape Association and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. He has also served in roles for many other Green Industry organizations.
Funai is a Certified Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional, Certified Educator for Interlocking Concrete Pavers and holds an Ohio Pesticide Applicators License. Focusing on student success and career readiness is his passion.
Rowan, Michael
Associate Professor
(216) 987-2368
Department: Biology, Earth Science, and Plant Science and Landscape Technology
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EHCT 211H
Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, The Ohio State University
M.S. in Environmental Science, The Ohio State University
B.S. in Ecology, John Carroll University
About: Michel Rowan regularly teaches courses in three departments: biology, earth science and plant science.
Richards, David
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2946
Department: Plant Science and Landscape Technology
Office Location: Eastern Campus, EEC 210
Education: AAS Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institiute
About: David Richards is an Ohio Certified Master Technician (Ohio Green Industry Association) and Certified Landscape Technician (National Association of Landscape Professionals). David has over 20 years in the industry with a focus on production growing, and 28 years teaching experience in Landscape Horticulture. David has also served as president of the Ohio Green Industry Association and Nursery Growers of Lake County Ohio.