CAREER OBJECTIVE
To continue to invest in Universities, nonprofits and mission-minded businesses which endeavor to make an impact in today’s world through excellence, service, innovation, and people development.
To continue to invest in Universities, nonprofits and mission-minded businesses which endeavor to make an impact in today’s world through excellence, service, innovation, and people development.
Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 1989
Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Environmental Recreation and Leisure Studies, Independent Minor in Religion and Philosophy, Concentration in Camping Administration
Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 3 years with a 3.7 GPA (top 3% in the class)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, May 1991
Master of Science in Recreation Administration
Research – Debriefing experiences and the effects on the learning process
Knowing that the other person is doing their best all the time. If a mistake happens, it is not due to lack of effort or because they “dropped the ball,” but rather because of a changing landscape. This is how we view people and situations—extending grace with humility to believe in a co-worker or organization.
We do the majority of our work on what is required first and what generates the income. We will do whatever it takes—long hours, focused dedication, sacrifice and commitment to the project in order to get the priority jobs done. Then we will seek new opportunities and serve others as tenaciously as possible—but not until we know we can get the project completed.
It is being dedicated to speaking the truth while respecting the other person’s professionalism. We call things out without personal agenda, motive or ill-will. It is dedication to getting a project done by always addressing issues, situations and difficulties in order to expedite what is being accomplished or completed. Discomfort is sometimes part of the process, as we acknowledge that the larger agenda is of the utmost importance.
We are not independent workers who only have our part to accomplish. We are soccer players who work together to advance the ball. No one can do a job solely by themselves. We need organizational, philosophical and emotional support to get a total project done. This mindset requires, demands and expects us to lock arms together to lift large projects and situations. We also know that it takes humility before others to truly accomplish amazing things.