OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: US Navy, Viet Nam Veteran. Worked for Xerox Corp.: Copier Technician, advancing to Corporate Technical Trainer and Field Service Manager. Marketed life insurance, health insurance and mutual funds. Entered the not-for-profit sector as Development Director, Catholic Diocese of Yakima, Washington and later as Planned Giving Officer, Episcopal Diocese of Spokane.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: I attended Indiana University one year prior to enlisting in the Navy. After the Navy I attended Long Beach City College and Northern Virginia Community College, studying Business Management.

Career-wise, I have taken courses at: College of William and Mary, earning a diploma in Designing and Marketing Planned Giving Programs. I attended Indiana University School of Philanthropy’s course in Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising. As a member of the National Society of Fund Raising Executive I received certification as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None

As a School Board Member I will have the opportunity, as one of my donors puts it, “to put a bean back into the bean-pot of life.” Having moved to Silverton 2 years ago, my wife and I desire to be active, involved citizens of this community.

I realize the huge responsibility that lies ahead. I am keenly aware of the impact the board has in helping shape the future of so many promising young people. In so doing, the rewards are priceless. Challenges facing our school district seem impossible to solve. I enjoy solving problems, working with groups, gaining consensus and creating positive outcomes. We can only claim success, if and when, our successors are successful.

I am at a point in my life where I can afford to spend the necessary time this office requires. My varied background provides ample resources to address the important tasks that lie ahead. Together with the other dedicated board members, in a collaborative manner and open-mindedness, I will work to turn the obstacles into advantages if given the opportunity.