i spent today attempting to get ahold of the guy w

i spent today attempting to get ahold of the guy who runs the engeneering dept at northwest state community college to no avail. i left several messages, and got one return telling me that the guy was not in today. i will attempt to call him again tomorrow.  Spoke with Ike, the company is working on a solution to the chill.  there are several other issues i am going to be working with him on.  any constructive suggestions would be appreceated