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Graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BS in History and an MS in Counseling Psychology. Began a 24 year administrative and teaching career at Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois University and East Texas State University, now Texas A & M University-Commerce.
Positions included Director of the University Union at Western Illinois, Director of the Sam Rayburn Student Center and Dean of Students at East Texas State. Academic appointments included adjunct faculty appointments in the Department of Recreation and the Department of Student Personnel and Guidance.
Honors and awards included Chairman of the Board of the National Entertainment Conference (NEC), Chairman of the Board of the NEC Foundation, and consultancies with Warner Brothers, and the Country Music Association.
Accepted the position of President/CEO of the Richardson Economic Development Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce in 1985. In 1992 also assumed the Presidency of the Metroplex Technology Business Council. By 2000 the three organizations had a combined budget of $2.5 million, an executive staff of 21, and combined membership of 2100.
Played a major role in the development of the internationally recognized Telecom Corridor, a 10 square mile area consisting of 600 technology companies, 60,000 engineers and technical executives, and 16 million square feet of office and flex tech space in Richardson, Texas. Negotiated three international trade agreements linking the Telecom Corridor with other technopolis organizations in Europe.
Retired in 2005 and moved to Greenville, Texas. Was recruited from retirement to become the President of the Greenville Economic Development Corporation in 2008. Retired again in September of 2011.
Conducted approximately 10 executive searches in recent years including executive positions in economic development, event fund raising, and museum management.
Married to Pat, three children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Hobbies include woodworking and giving speeches on Civil War issues and personalities such as Lincoln, Grant, and Lee.
