Board Experience
2015 – Present
US Council, Chairman
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
Provides governance leadership for one of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations, helping guide strategy, organizational priorities, and stakeholder engagement in support of global housing solutions.
Director, International Board of Directors
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
Served in a global governance role supporting organizational strategy, international operations, and mission-driven growth.
Member, Board of Directors
GREAT LAKES BAY REGIONAL ALLIanCE
Provided strategic guidance five county economic and civic development and advocacy initiative.
Member, Board of Directors
MIDLAND DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Contributed governance perspective supporting community development and local economic vitality.
2001
Chair, Advisory Board
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION’S CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP CENTER
Provided strategic guidance to a leading business forum focused on corporate citizenship, sustainability, and the evolving role of business in society.
Corporate Experience
2015 – Present
Co-Founder & Principal
NIGHTFIRE ADVISORS, LLC
Founded a strategic advisory firm focused on corporate citizenship, sustainable business practices, stakeholder engagement, and social entrepreneurship. Advises organizations on aligning business strategy with societal impact and long-term value creation.
Following retirement from Dow, retained by The Dow Chemical Company for three and a half years to provide strategic advisory support during the Dow–DuPont merger and subsequent separation into Dow, DuPont, and Corteva.
2015 – 2019
Teaching Fellow
BOSTON COLLEGE CENTER FOR CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
Co-teaches executive education programs and advises Fortune 500 organizations on corporate citizenship strategy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable business practices. Provides executive briefings, leadership development, and customized advisory support for organizations navigating complex stakeholder expectations.
2004 – 2014
Global Director Corporate Citizenship, The Dow Chemical Company & President and Executive Director, The Dow Chemical Company Foundation
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Led the development and implementation of Dow’s first global corporate citizenship strategy, integrating strategic philanthropy, skills-based volunteerism, and stakeholder engagement into enterprise priorities.
Managed global initiatives addressing emerging corporate citizenship issues and trends while advising senior leadership on reputation, stakeholder relationships, and long-term value creation.
1978 – 2004
Sales, Marketing, & New Business Development Leadership
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Held progressive leadership roles spanning commercial operations, sales, marketing, business management, and corporate strategy, including:
- Field sales leadership in Los Angeles and San Francisco
- Recruiting, hiring, and placement leadership for sales organizations
- Marketing research and communications leadership
- Product management and marketing leadership
- New business development
- Cross-business technology strategy integration
- Mergers and acquisitions integration leadership
Built a broad enterprise perspective through leadership roles connecting customers, markets, innovation, operations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Education
1978
BBA, Industrial Marketing
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – HAWORTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
