To whom I owe a debt of gratitude for their wisdom, trust, and friendship over the years.

David Zinsmeister, English/Journalism Teacher at Manchester Jr-Sr High School

Mr. Zinsmeister saw a creative streak inside a 15 year old farmboy from North Manchester and put him to task. He gave me the means to learn this new software at the time called Adobe Photoshop and Pagemaker and be a leader on the yearbook staff and in theater productions. I will always appreciate the confidence he instilled in me.

Steve Lidy, VP of Marketing, Alliance RV

I fought in the trenches with Steve at Gulf Stream Coach in my first real job after college and he showed me the ropes in the real world.  I always appreciated his patience in general, his patience to teach me new skills as well as his friendship, despite the fact that he was WAY older than me… (just kidding Steve) Steve kept me grounded and his words of wisdom in regards to responsibility, ethics, duty and family will not be soon forgotten.

Don Wood, Owner/CEO 80/20 Inc – Serial Entrepreneur

Don Wood, Rest in Peace, could never set still even in his latter years when I got the privilege to work for/with him and get to know him deeply through piecing together his Legacy video series.  I always got the feeling that we shared the same drive and that he saw I was built for more than just working a 8-5. I loved his ability to bring out a “Don-ism” for just about every moment and I will carry on his wisdom for all my days. Cheers to a live well lived.  Additional love goes to Dave and Doug Wood for reminding me that marketing should above all things, be fun.

Katrina Salokar, Owner Paradise Creative Group

Katrina introduced me to agency life and showed through example the drive and tenacity it takes to succeed.  I thank her for the 5 years of trust instilled in me to represent the agency and education through partnering with her and Patrick.

John Sprecher, President/Creative Director, Noise Brand Activation

John and I gained a mutual respect working on COASTE Magazine that turned into friendship.  He has a goodness, wisdom, humor and humbleness about himself despite being an award winning and having an endless creative mind and vocabulary that I admire.  Truly lives a life to emulate.