James (Jim) Austin Fausel, 74, husband of Diane, father of Jim Fausel, Jr. and Paul Bernardo, grandfather of Noah Bernardo and brother of Dr. Donald Fausel, died October 18, 2008. Jim attended Niagara University and St. Jerome's College in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. He dedicated his life to community and was honored for his work in substance abuse prevention in Glens Falls, NY where he established and led CYO programs including the AMEN program and hotline and The Karma Center serving Warren County. In 1972, the Mayor of Glens Falls proclaimed James Fausel Day as a testimony to Jim's work. Jim completed 20 years in Arizona Department of Health Services where he was Bureau Chief for the Department of Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health and later served the Office of Women and Children's Health. Additionally, Jim was President and founder of The Conference Connection and recently expanded and established Global Conference Associates in association with Jim, Jr. and other partners. His proudest association was his position as teacher/educator in ASU's College of Public Programs where he taught Meeting and Conference Management. A scholarship is being established in Jim's memory at ASU College of Public Programs for students entering the Hospitality field.