graduated with a BFA in ceramics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. After receiving his undergraduate degree he moved to Bozeman, Montana where he was a post-bac for two years at Montana State University. Pasma moved from Bozeman, Montana to Logan, Utah where completed his MFA at Utah State University. His research while in grad school consisted of cone 10 soda firing, high alumina clays and reduction cooling. He is now the Studio Manager at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Pasma has exhibited his work around the country in numerous galleries and exhibitions. In 2022 he was awarded emerging artist by Ceramics Monthly. In 2023 he published "Tall Watering Can" a how to article on making watering cans, for Pottery Making Illustrated.