Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

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Shortly after graduating from Iowa State with a degree in Landscape Architecture I began work in 1975 with the City of Omaha Planning Department where I had worked for three summers as an intern. I stayed with the Department until retiring from the City in 2009 after holding a number of positions including serving as an Assistant Director for 14 years and finally for 4 years as Director. After retirement, I started a consulting business specializing in Urban Planning and Design. My clients include public, private, institutional, and nonprofit entities. I am certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and am a licensed Landscape Architect. I have been married since 1991 to my wonderful wife, Kathi. I have 2 step-children and 5 grandchildren. My wife and I spent 14 years as foster parents caring for over 100 children. Consequently, we also have a large extended family including many former foster children and their families. I enjoy travel, fishing, hiking and following Iowa State sports. I especially enjoy getting back to Iowa State each year for football games and always make it a point to spend time walking around the campus where I have so many fond memories. Although our house has moved since my days there, the campus always reminds me of my fraternity brothers and the close bonds we created during our time together. I owe a great deal to Phi Delta Theta. From the importance of personal responsibility, volunteerism and hard work to tolerance, team work and leadership, the lessons I learned have never been forgotten, nor has my beloved PDT.