University of Toledo

Employer: Retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Currently an Adjunct Professor in Political Science Department at Wayne State University. 

Work Experience: 27 years working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. 16 years as an Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University. 3 years as an Adjunct Professor at Baker College. 1 year as an Adjunct Professor at University of Toledo. 

Education: Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Wayne State University; Bachelor of Science (Accounting) – University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science (Chemical Oceanography) – Florida Tech, formerly Florida Institute of Technology

Professional Certifications/ Designations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – State of Michigan

Board Memberships, Organizations, Clubs or Association Affiliations: Board Member on the Black Russian Terrier Club of America and STEP. Member of Michigan Association of CPA’s, Black Russian Terrier Club of America. Assists with Michigan Association of CPA’s – Financial Literacy Committee and STEP – Finance Committee.

Published Articles: Michigan Association of CPAs Financial Affairs at the End of Life Third Edition, (2014) Reviewer, completed in conjunction with Hospice of Michigan.

Personal Passions: Performance dog training and exhibiting Black Russian Terriers and Rowing.