Graduated from Oregon State University Honors College in 1973 with BS in Business and Political Science; Received MBA in Finance with Honors from Oregon State University in 1976.

Over 45 years of successful commercial and industrial real estate executive and brokerage service experience with demonstrated competencies in leadership, strategic planning, problem solving and complex project management throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Served in principal roles leading and managing licensed real estate professionals engaged in the development, construction, leasing, sales and property management of commercial real estate. Served as Past President of BOMA-Seattle (Building Owners and Managers Association) and The Washington Business Roundtable.

Board experience with large-scale private and public companies. Board Member (13 years), SAFECO Corporation (NASDAQ:SAFC); Board Member (25 years), Fisher Communications (NASDAQ: FSCI); and, Board Member, Interim President and CEO (10 years combined service) of Darigold, Inc. (largest privately held corporation in Washington State engaged in producing and distributing dairy products and ingredients worldwide).

Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors; Sarbanes-Oxley qualified financial expert.

Served in leadership positions on numerous non-profit boards, trade associations and public commissions throughout Pacific Northwest.