The author grew up in Central Missouri, the oldest of two children in a stable family. Both children went on to obtain doctor’s degrees. He started his career in education as a teacher, then admini...view moreThe author grew up in Central Missouri, the oldest of two children in a stable family. Both children went on to obtain doctor’s degrees. He started his career in education as a teacher, then administrator, a state department of education consultant, and an educational-center director. He owned steakhouse franchises and operated up to ten restaurants at one time.
This was followed by owning and operating an executive recruiting company for twenty-plus years. Most of the recruiting included engineers and plant managers. Later, as part of moving toward retirement, he sold real estate. Interestingly, he has experience as a bureaucrat and as an entrepreneur and enjoys the divergent thought processes each requires.
He has been married to his wife, Jane, for fifty-two years and has two grown children, both with advanced degrees and gainful employments.view less