• What is (was) your day job?
Fire Chief for the Wilmette Fire Department
• What is your favorite book? or book genre?
I have two:
Winston and Franklin by Jon Meacham
Guns Germs & Steel by Jared Diamond
• If you were in charge, what would you mandate be the national pastime?
Spend time together as a family
• What are your hobbies?
Anything outdoor related!
• What would you like to tell members about yourself or your recent activities?
I was recently in Seattle to participate in an event for my wife’s uncle about the charity and religious work that he had done before he died. It truly is amazing to see what people can accomplish to help society and others. It reminded me a lot of the purpose of Rotary and the impact we can all have and that we all need to work a little harder to give something back.
• What do most people not know about you?
I am a Pilot.
• Who was your sponsor?
George Carpenter
• How do you pitch Rotary?
This is a tremendous organization that provides help on many levels to people across the world.
• What aspect of Rotary makes you passionate to be involved?
Helping people!
• What is your most memorable experience in Rotary?
My first significant exposure to Rotary did not come until Rotary got involved in the Ambulance donation to Las Parejas Argentinia. This was such a worthy cause and the Rotary involvement was incredible. This is what made me want to become involved with Rotary.
• Have you ever held any offices in Rotary> If so, what experiences did you have as an officer?
No
• Were you exposed to Rotary as a child? If so, what memories do you have?
No