Manager, Technology and Development, Communications Technology Services (CTS)

A native of Lancaster, Calif., Van Norman started as a student employee in the Biomedical Library in 1986. He took a career position a few years later, working on the UCLA Library's network, ORION, and Digital Library projects. Three years ago, Van Norman joined the staff of CTS to lead the team responsible for the design and architecture of the campus' core com-munications networks.

What is your favorite film?
I can't nail down one, so I'll give you a list (in loose order): "L.A. Story," "The Usual Suspects," "The Philadelphia Story," "Lone Star," "Twelve Angry Men" and "Get Shorty."

What are your passions?
My wife, my kids and reading.

What is your motto?
I guess this is the closest thing to a "motto" that I have uttered: "We are beyond solving the problem and must now endeavor to manage it."