Steve Decker joined Mendocino College in Fall 2016 as the CVPA Technical Director and professor of Technical Theatre and Design.  Steve earned his MFA in Lighting & Scenery from the University of Georgia and his BA at Western State College. He has served at the Technical Director at the Capital Stage Company in Sacramento, and has taught extensively at Cosumnes River College, Los Medanos College, Sacramento City College and St. Francis High School.  As a freelance designer, he has worked extensively in Northern California and beyond.