Serves as capital campaign consultant conducting on-site, large-scale fundraising. Directs every facet of the campaign providing practical, hands-on advice to the pastor and the parish leadership. Has conducted capital campaigns for church renovation and construction totaling over 27 million dollars.

As a national marketing director was responsible for directing large-scale non-profit fundraising efforts for over 35 clients, ranging from churches and universities to public television stations and science centers. Repeat clients included WQED-TV in Pittsburgh, Franklin & Marshall College, The Kiski School, The Franklin Institute of Science in Philadelphia and the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC. He also directed efforts that raised over 2 million dollars in sports ticket sales for clients such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the University of Pittsburgh football team, the Memphis River Kings Hockey Club and a host of minor league baseball franchises.

As Director of Alumni Services he was responsible for all facets of the St. Bonaventure University's alumni program including supervision of 34 regional alumni chapters, recruitment and support of the National Alumni Board and all homecoming and reunion programs.

Captain, US Army11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany specializing in nuclear and conventional artillery systems.

Related Accomplishments

• Served as International Affairs Consultant for WMNS Radio in Olean, NY
• Taught German at St. Bonaventure University
• Elected to St. Bonaventure's National Alumni Board
• Guest lectured on International Affairs, National Security and Media issues at St. Bonaventure, University of Pittsburgh, Jamestown Community College
• Named University of Pittsburgh's appointee as DAAD Exchange Scholar 1986(Deutscher Akademisher Austaschdienst)

Languages Spoken

• Fluent German
• French
• Italian
• Croatian
• Russian

Education

• University of Pittsburgh, 1987, M.A. International Affairs
• St. Bonaventure University, 1978, B.A. Journalism