Place of Birth: Fife, WA

Saint Martin's Alumnus: CG 1983

Family: Wife, Linda Saint Martin's CG 1983, BS Math, BA Political Science (an attorney); children, Shannon and Meghan.

Education: B.S. Civil Engineering; B.A. Business Administration Saint Martin's College. MBA in international marketing from Seattle University  in 1987.

Professional Background: For many years (most of the time since graduation) V.P. Sales and Marketing for GM Nameplate Company, a large Seattle firm that produces custom printed and fabricated nameplates, labels, front panels, and graphic overlays for major manufacturers like Boeing and Intel.

Boards/Volunteer Activities: Past chairman, Saint Martin's Board of Trustees. Was on the Board for 10 years (an exception was made to the 9-year policy.)

Passion in Life: My family, time with friends, helping to make a positive difference in all I'm associated with.

Hobbies: Bicycling, snow skiing, watching my girls play sports, time at the beach. (Several years ago, rode in a bike ride sponsored by Lance Armstrong for foundations fight against cancer. Met Lance, comedian Robin Williams and other dignitaries then.)

Why Saint Martin's?: I selected Saint Martin's primarily for its strong academics, small size and feeling of community. It delivered for me in all areas when I attended and still does today. What SMC helps students achieve today is needed now more than ever, a solid foundation of values and ethics, the process of solving problems and thinking critically, welcoming change and being a part of the process. SMC makes a powerful influence for its small size in FTEs.

Favorite Saint Martin's Program or Personality: Abbot Neal and the monastic community by far. All that makes Saint Martin's great is founded in the hard work, dedication, commitment and values of the monastic community for over 100 years. Abbot Neal is a wonderful leader and represents what they stand for so well.

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