From Hot Metal To Top Job

Gonzales praises his hard-working staff, some of whom have been with the division for more than 40 years.

"I'm fortunate because I do have a group of people that are highly motivated," he says.

Outside of the office, Gonzales has been active since 1988 with the National State Publishing Association, where he is currently serving as president. The group meets this month in Bismarck, N.D.