Name: Mark Tollefsen

Position: Assistant professor of music

Education background: Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis, and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

Previous employer and position/Past experience as related to current position: Kentucky State University, assistant professor of piano and music theory

Hometown: St. Louis

Why did you choose Viterbo as your next employer? Welcoming faculty and beautiful facilities.

Of the five Viterbo values, which resonates with you most and why? Stewardship of the environment and service to the community.

Hobbies: Watching baseball, trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors.

Unique fact about you: I am learning to speak Korean.