I love dogs and cats but more dogs. Currently, we own 2 Beagles and 1 Boston Terrier. My family shows both breeds in the show ring wining numerous awards.

In 2006, my daughter and our Beagle "Rooney", who is named after the original owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Art Rooney, were invited to the Westminster Dog Show in New York City as well as the Eukcanuba Invitational in Tampa. We continue to love the sport and pursue it with passion. Dogs teach us how to live a simple life unaltered by time and space as well as what it takes to forgive and be forgiven.

I am a huge advocate of "Servant Leadership" in the workplace and in the community where leaders serve the people at all levels. Service is performed by leaders becoming involved at the lowest level to actively pursue the value and worth that each member contributes in order to reach company or community goals. This enables organizational associates and community teams to be focused, productive, valued, and healthy both physically, mentally and professionally.

I am an "A type" personality with a mission in life to actively contribute and assist people to become positive, healthy and live to their full potential at whatever life stage. I have a drive and vision for people success thus creating organizational success in the process.

I am big proponent of healthy eating and regular exercise. I live by the "80/20" rule, which allows me to actively pursue health and wellness but allows for slippage if it occurs. The 20% is a safely net and allows me room for error if I can't resist the chocolate cake. I continue daily to seek out health related information to stay informed.

I love to read books that motivate and inspire me. There are moments where you realize that personal changes need made in order for you to move forward and experience the present moment. Our past is a great teacher not only to us but those with whom we associate but more importantly to those that watch us without our knowledge. I am a continual learner always pursuing the next level of educational achievement for my personal and professional growth.

A must read for every adult is Chasing Daylight by Eugene O'Kelly. Eugene was the CEO of KPMG International when he learned he had terminal brain cancer and had 100 days to live. He chronicles his last days and thoughts on living in the Present Moment, friendships and work/life balance. This will open your eyes to an honest look at your own life and what changes you should be making to live your own "100 days" or more successfully the way you define that.

I gave 160 free coaching hours to various organizations in 2005.   
Some of these have more than an hour. 
For example, McHenry County PEACE 4ALL - 100 hours.  

Some others: