I was born in Minneapolis, MN and grew up in WI and southern MN. BA (’66) from Mankato State University (MN) with majors in Bus. Adm. & Economics and minors in Biology & Chemistry. BS (‘69) from SDSU (SD) in Pharmacy. MA (’75) in Administration & Organizational Behavior from Geo. Williams College (IL).
My work experience spanned 42 years in three companies.
Jewel / American Stores (IL & UT) - 1970-1988: Osco Drug: Pharmacist, Store Mgmt., Director HR – Central Region. Jewel Companies: VP Comp. & Benefits. American Stores: VP Comp. & Benefits
K Mart Corp (MI) - 1988-1997: VP Human Resources, VP Executive Resources, VP Human Resources – International
Big C Supercenter (Bangkok, TH - 1997-2012): SVP Human Resources
I have served on several Boards during my career. Prestbury Village
HOA (IL), The Conference Board (NYC), BC/BS (UT), American
Chamber of Commerce (Bangkok), Evangelical Church of Bangkok -
Board of Governors (Bangkok), The Big C Foundation (Bangkok), Saddle
Rock Ranch HOA (Scottsdale), Brain Injury Alliance of AZ - Vice President