User:Fzchilders

Fred Childers

Born February 20, 1958 at Dyess Air Force Base Texas. Son of Fred and Joye Childers, One sister.

Attended Abilene High School and graduated in 1976, dabbled in school at Lubbock Christian and have a certificate of completion for Auto Mechanics and some hours with Central Texas College and the University of Maryland. In May 2009 Fred enrolled at Texas State Technical College in the Digital Imaging and Design Program and will graduate with a Associate of Applied Science Degree. In January 2011 he will begin the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at Texas State University.

Fred spent his early work life as an auto mechanic and moved into the oilfield pipe supply business. In 1979 Fred began an apprenticeship as a Pipefitter Plumber and received his Master Plumber License in 1983. In 1985 Fred joined the Texas National Guard and a year later went into the United States Army as a Data Management Specialist/Analyst. While in the Army he performed duties as NCOIC of Automation Distribution for the First Cavalry Division, Data Analyst for Division Support Command, First Armored Division, Telecommunications Team Chief, 3d Special Forces Group and United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia. And Communications Security Custodian for the 49th Armored Division. During the time in the Army Fred received the Army Commendation Medal with Silver Oak leaf Cluster, and other awards.

Fred the Artist; Fred began his artistic endeavor while in high school and with the help of Katy Presswood his art teacher and a well known West Texas Artist, he gained skills in painting and drawing as well as experience with silk screen and metal casting. During his sojourn as a working man he continued to draw and paint. In 2009 Fred decided that the time was right for him to pursue his dream of a career in fine art and began his education at Texas State Technical College. Fred’s Goals are to continue his education until he has a Masters in Fine Art and a professorship at a university and build his portfolio online and on the wall.

--Fzchilders (talk) 16:45, 23 September 2010 (UTC)