What I do at Virtual:

Provide strategic leadership and guidance to our client member organizations helping meet their goals. I help grow Virtual’s portfolio and support efforts to deliver best in class professional services to our clients.

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Years of experience:

1^st year at Virtual; 30 years of government affairs experience

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Past employment:

US Congress, Symantec, TechAmerica, Trustwave, Potomac International Partners

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Education:

B.A. International Affairs, The George Washington University

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Favorite client story:

Helping to launch CyberUSA

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Hidden talent:  

I played the dad in a community show of the musical Bye Bye Birdie and I also danced in the party scene for the Nutcracker on a couple of occasions.

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What I do for fun:

I love to go birding. My binoculars are always nearby and often accompany me on trips. As a dad of three daughters, I love watching women’s sports with them.

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I can’t live without:

Family time with my wife and daughters

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Important life lesson:  

If you don’t ask you don’t get.  

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Key to success:

Have a growth mindset. Learn and grow from your mistakes and be willing to try new things.

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Favorite movie, book, food, music/band/song:  

• Bull Durham
• Just about any historical novel
• Pizza - - New Haven style, please
• Bruce Springsteen is my favorite artist, but The Weight by The Band is my favorite song

Community involvement:

I am a former Mayor and current City Council Member in San Carlos, CA.

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I Chair the ReThink Waste and the City/County Association of San Mateo Boards. I also serve on the  One Shoreline Board and am a former San Carlos School Board Member. I have volunteered as a youth basketball coach.  

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