Mileposts in My Journey…
…one of constant adaptation and diverse experiences:
Born in Japan shortly after World War II to military parents.
A military brat who lived in various states in the US and in Germany—three different high schools, five other elementary and middle schools. Early lessons in adaptation and resilience.
Found my footing and confidence in college: Bachelor of Science from James Madison University and Masters in Public Administration from American University.
Served as an intern at the White House working with a classified group developing a gas rationing plan during the first Arab Oil Embargo.
Began my career with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Later joined Science Applications International Corporation.
Spent 43 years at SAIC and Leidos (company split).
Through SAIC, discovered my entrepreneurial spirit and learned to build successful ventures. Started as a Research Assistant writing the Operational Plan for the National Cancer Institute to rising through the ranks to Senior Vice President and Group Manager of Environment and Health Sciences.
Won and have managed millions of dollars of projects, including international projects in Europe and Asia.
Bottom line: a tough but rewarding journey consisting of many adventures and paths taken.
My insights come from three distinct wells.
FIRST - drawing from my experience as a retired senior executive in a multibillion-dollar company, where I learned the intricate dance of leadership and strategic thinking. Consider me a ghost mentor.
SECOND - I explore life's unexpected lessons—those brilliant little discoveries that emerge from the chaos of everyday living.
THIRD - take you around the world, from luxury penthouses to war-torn streets, where humanity's peaks and valleys offer their most profound lessons.
