EXPERIENCE That reflects breadth & Depth

• Trained Leadership Coach, working with individuals as a coach and teaching group workshops on the coaching technique

• Established & directed the Leadership Studies Minor at Appalachian State University

• Taught over 100 academic leadership courses on leadership theories, principles and applications

• Partner and facilitator for Boone Chamber of Commerce Watauga Leadership Challenge and member of design & implementation team for higher-level Watauga Leadership Challenge 2.0 program

  • Recipient, Boone Chamber of Commerce “Respect Your Elder” Award for active involvement with and contributions to younger professionals in the Watauga County area

• Decades of team facilitation and guided conversations with student leadership teams at Appalachian State University, non-profits and business staff retreats

• Past President of Boone Sunrise Rotary International and past Assistant District Governor

• Community involvements include board membership and multi-year chairperson of American Red Cross; Western Youth Network mentor and leadership role with Men for WYN initiative; active involvement in Rotary service projects; non-profit pro bono work; community supporter and philanthropist

• Member: Boone Chamber of Commerce, Boone Sunrise Rotary

• ASU Awards include: Rennie Brantz Award for Outstanding Teaching in First Year Seminar, ASU Plemmons Medallion, Harvey Durham Award for Outstanding Freshman Advocate

• Successfully completed Gallup’s Strengths Coaching Program