Growing Up. I learned
strong values and commitment through hard work as the last of eight children, on a farm in Michigan. We grew
beans, sugar beets, wheat and other crops on 200 acres.
Farming. My first job,
at age 6, was making sure the cows had oats in the morning, which meant getting up at 5 a.m. My first venture in a profit
center was at age 16 when I leased six acres from my father to grow beans- after expenses -I made a profit.
Recreation. Number one in business,
as in golf, means you've got to stay in the game.
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At Work. After working my way
through college, I began professional life as an electrical engineer, rising soon to management. A valuable early lesson that
I practice to this day: overarching goals are achieved by helping everyone on the team to reach theirs.
Team.
To maximize ROI, it’s important to find out what matters to all stakeholders – from the entrepreneurs, to the
lead sales person, to the professional IT manager, to the investor who provides funding, and to the customer who uses the
service.
The joy
comes from identifying people’s passions and helping them reach their full potential.
Family.
Every day I am thankful for life’s blessings; family, talent and treasure. Of these - family is the greatest.
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