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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

 

Executive Education Curriculum

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE