Discover | Discern | Decide

I’m a student of human dynamics and a specialist in the business of getting people to talk. I’ve spent my entire career working with non-profits. I’m motivated by mission and inspired by results. Next to being a husband, nothing makes me more proud than helping leaders of organizations make their best decisions about big challenges related to strategy, people, and performance. I hold a B.A. from The Ohio State University, and did my Master’s work at the American University. I am a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) and a Fellow of the American Society of Association Professionals. In a past life, I ran a seafood shop, so I also know how to filet a whole salmon in record time. I’m a former CEO of a college fraternity, which means that at any given point in time I was responsible for the behavior of more than 5,000 college men between the ages of 18 and 22. I spent seven years as a fundraiser for American University and then for the Children’s Defense Fund. So, I have practical, real-world experience that I bring to all I do. I am an introvert who thrives on working with groups of people.

I grew up in Ohio, studied in Spain, lived in London, and worked in China, Egypt, Indonesia, the UK and just about everywhere in the US. My husband and I currently call Charlottesville, VA home. I do some of my best thinking while running. I’ve run eight marathons and a couple dozen half marathons. One of these days I’m going to do a triathlon. Our dog Finn reminds me every day of the importance of play and the power of unbridled joy.