Graduate of Michigan State University
Past President of Grand Rapids Association of Life Underwriters Leadership
Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 99
Big Brothers Advisory Board
Independent Agent since 1985
Former Head of Grand Rapids Holland Insurance Agency Employee Benefits Department
Founding Partner of Advantage Benefits Group
Member Westminster Presbyterian Church

Sailing Accomplishments

· Selected as United States challenger for Canada's Cup (www.mybc.com)

· 2003 Chicago NOOD Farr 40 Class winner

· 2003 SORC Farr 40 Class - (25 boats - 3rd place Top American)

· 2003 Key West Race Week Farr 40 Class - (30 boats - 5th place)

· 2002 Farr 40 Class winner of Chicago NOOD, Chicago Mac, VERVE Cup

· 2002 York Cup (Royal Canadian Yacht Club - match racing event) - made the final group (4th place)

· 2002 Richardson Cup (Great Lakes Match Racing Championship) - 2nd place

· 2002 UBS Chicago Matching Racing (regional qualifier - 2nd place)

· 2002 Key West Race Week - 35 boats - Farr 40 Class - 2nd place)

· 2001 Farr 40 National Champion

· 2001 Great Lakes Farr 40 Season Champion

· 2001 Canada's Cup (selected as U.S. defender) lost a hard fought battle - 7-5 against a team skippered by Olympic silver medallist Terry McLaughlin

· Winner of 2001 Accura SORC Boat of the Week

· Winner of 2000 Key West Race Week Boat of the Week

· Winner of 2000 Big Boat Series