1997 Ph.D. The Claremont Graduate University, Executive Management 1984 MBA California Polytechnic University 1971 BA, English, the University of Rhode Island Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia. My father worked for the federal government for 30 years. I am a second generation American and am thankful for that every day. I have a sister in Pennsylvania, a brother in Ft. Lauderdale, and 3 grandnieces/nephews. Mynephew, Commander Joshua Lasky, is part of General Petreaus’s staff in Afghanistan. Career: I spent 17 years in the hardware/home center industry, starting with General Electrice, after being in the grocery business for about 5 years. It was all in sales and sales management. I left Johnson&Johnson when their disposable diaper business lost in competition with Procter&Gamble. The last 10 years were with the Masco Corporation, which owns Delta Faucet and other leading brands. I decided to get a Ph.D. in 1991 because of progressive multiple sclerosis. Though I did not want to leave my wonderful career, I have found that teaching has its own benefits. I never call myself an academic because I am a salesman whose primary responsibility is to my customers (you).
Consulting: Most of my consulting is in public speaking, sales training and customer service. Dr. Yvonne Smith and I helped Monte Vista Water District write a strategic plan last year as part of the Center for Strategic Thinking at the University of La Verne. Volunteering: 1. Board of Trustees, Hillcrest Retirement Community 2. Board of Directors, PVW, (hires developmentally disabled adults) Publications: 2000: “Go Beyond Physical Adversity and Live your Life to the Fullest.” Demos Publishing, New York 2007: “The 3 Simple Secrets of Success after the Diploma: Integrity, Persistence, and Discipline. iUniverse. Also: The Journal of the Academy of Business Administration: Execuutive MBA programs. The Journal of Consumer Marketing—various book reviews over 10 years The College Student Journal—June, 2010: “The Myth that Major Matters in Johnny’s Future.” Marketing News