My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary?

Since February, 2008

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.

Saddlebrooke, Az

eClub works for me because...

I am only in the place where my home club is for 4-5 months per year, so I require frequent makeups. eCLUB is terrific for my convenience, but also because it helps me learn a lot about Rotary, since I am new.

About Me

How would you describe yourself?

I am an intense and serious guy, but I think I am also capable of much humor. A semi-retired family man.

What are your 3 most favorite things?

I will give you four: Wife Kids Grandkids Dog

3 least favorite things?

heat mosquitoes phony people

Quotation that gets you through the day?

Life is a journey not a destination

What type of vehicle do you drive?

2008 Cadillac STS

How many pets and what types?

One dog--a Spinone Italiano named Hannah, 8 1/2 years old.

My skill sets

Business, strategic analysis, finance, former professor of Family Business Management at University of Illinois, Chicago. I am a really good father and husband

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:

Masters Degree

Do you have a specialty degree?

no

Where did you attend High School?

Lyons Township HS, LaGrange, IL

Where did you attend college?

A.B. Marquette University, Milwaukee MBA, Loyola University, Chicago

I use my degree in my current occupation:

true

What is your current occupation?

Semi-retired. The current work status is Managing Director of TLC Ingredients, a distributor of chemicals and food ingredients in the Chicago area.

How long have been at your current occupation?

5 years

What was the least favorite job you've ever had?

working as a laborer in a chemical warehouse as a teenager, lifting 100 bags of acid all day

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?

Golf, reading, crosswords, downhill skiing, family time

Do you play sport? List them.

golf and cycling. Used to do distance cycling, up to 200 miles in a single day. Too old now and fat for that.

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?

All Chicago teams, Bears, Bulls, Sox and Cubs

Do you like to camp?

no

Do you prefer books or movies?

Books

Food

Do you like to cook or go out for dinner?

Cook

What is your favorite meal?

Generally anything my wife prepares and serves from a can of Campbell's to beef Wellington. Italian food-especially lasagna.

Miscellaneous

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?

Lance Armstrong--I admire his incredible determination, plus he dates hot chicks

If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?

I'd like to be David Letterman above all else, but other than that I would be a University profesor.

What might surprise people about you?

i used to be in the seminary studying for the priesthood.

If you could muster the courage, what would you like to do?

Jump out of a plane

What is the best advice your parents gave you?

Work hard--nobody is going to give it to you.

What is the best advice you have given your children?

There is much more to life than your career--family first.

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

My dog, Hannah because she has it pretty good.

Describe the most beautiful sight you have ever seen:

Lake Tahoe

Where would you like to retire?

Tucson and Michigan depending on seasons

The world will be a better place when…

Women have more control over world governments, especially ours. Too much testosterone is used in political decision making.