Reda Riddle-Bigler graduated from Western New Mexico University in December 1995 with a degree in Public Administration. She has since been busy with both personal and professional achievements. Currently, she works with the Phoenix Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT.
Riddle-Bigler and her husband, Charles “Rob” Bigler, reside in Desert Hills, Arizona, with their daughter, Alyssa Jane, who was born in May. Rob has served in the United States Air Force for 15 years and plans to retire after 20 years. Recently, he was relocated to Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico, and they often commute between New Mexico and Arizona to spend time together. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, snowboarding, biking, hiking, running, playing volleyball, and spending time with family and friends.
After graduating from WNMU, Reda returned to Phoenix and worked for her family’s business, Calle Luna Mexican Restaurants, which owns three restaurants and a catering business. She currently works in human resources as the benefits director.
Honors received at WNMU:
- 1993 District 8 Player of the Year and 1st Team All-District
- District 8 Champions
- 1994 NAIA Southwest Independent Sectional Team
- 1993 NAIA All-American
- 1994 NCAA II Academic All-Pacific West Conference
- 1994 All-Pacific West Conference Honorable Mention
- Graduated with Honors (3.51 GPA)
In 1997, Riddle-Bigler became the head volleyball coach at Deer Valley High School in Glendale, Arizona. She was named Coach of the Year three times, and her team won their region four times during her seven years at the school.
