From the 3^rd grade to 7^th grade, my brothers and I were in and out of foster homes. My decisions started while in high school. In ninth grade, my Latin teacher, Vera Self told me I could be a teacher, specifically a Latin teacher. I ignored her valuable information. I was from a poor family and did not think I was smart enough to go to college. I told no one. After high school I entered the Air Force. I was very successful and was discharged (after 3 years/ 10 months) as a Staff Sergeant (E-5).

In 1980, after working for the State of Michigan for eight years as a computer operations supervisor (6 years) and a data systems analyst (2 years), I made a decision to leave my government job. I went from being an employee to being an entrepreneur – and failed miserably. For the next 10 years I had over 30 jobs and lived in seventeen different places. I was searching and did not know what I was searching for. In 1982, I met my mentor, Walt Reynolds. WWalt, introduced me to personal development, specifically READING. Throughout the next several years, he helped me discover my mission. Through the next several years, he helped me discover my mission.

On one particular day in 1992, travelling to Borders’s book store in Novi, we created my mission statement:  To help people discover the truth about their extraordinary capabilities and create the abundant life they deserve in spirit, mind and body. That is it. We have the seeds of greatness, now let’s bloom where we are planted.

In the 90’s I began my career as a speaker. It is enjoyable to share ideas with others that can help them create what they want.  In 1994 and 1995, I spoke in high schools. My speaking has included work with: All State, Taco Bell, Citizen’s Bank, Troy Public Library, Garrow Loftis Real Estate, Davenport University, ITT Technical Institute (Troy), Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimist Clubs, Career Alliance, Community Education  and several other groups.
I am the promoter of three books: Think On Your Feet, Integrity, and The Vision of Habakkuk.