"For me, success is not measured by financial gains alone, but rather by the quality of life that you enjoy, and even by what you give back. There are many ways to measure success, and certainly no single way to find it. But, when it comes to the adventure on your way to success, there are some simple, practical rules that make things a little easier."


George Washington proved his early and infinite wisdom when he penned the 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. A number of these "rules", which were actually based on earlier French Jesuit manuscripts, seem to be as relevant today as they ever have.


Two of these rules stood out and played a role in the inspiration of my business plan, as I have always strived after these particular values in my own life. These rules are numbers 56 & 110."


RULE 56: Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.


RULE 110: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.


MY EDUCATION:


Real Estate – April 2005 –AmeriFlorida - Fort Myers, Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices and Law - CE


IBC Building Codes – September 2004 – Contractors Institute - Hudson, Florida 2003 International Building Code – Commercial/Residential (IBC) Building Codes & Plan Interpretation


Building/Life Safety Codes – August 2004 – Contractors Institute - Hudson, Florida 2003 International Building Code – Commercial/Residential (IBC) Construction Math & Plan Interpretation


Completion of Architectural Intern Development Program – June 1996 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards


Bachelor of Architecture - May 1993 Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS College of Architecture, Planning, and Design Additional emphasis in Marketing/Facility Planning


MY WORK EXPERIENCE:


Fort Myers, FL 7/29/05 to Current-Sales Associate Fort Myers, Florida


Four Mile Ranch/MacKenzie Ranch – Family Owned Property Canon City, Colorado 7/01/03 to Current Lead Negotiator for Purchase Agreement - 12 Acre Parcel to Home Depot


City of Coffeyville, KS 2/12/01 to 6/11/04 Director of Planning & Engineering: 7/01/01 to 6/11/04 Engineering Tech: 2/12/01 to 7/01/01


JP Design & Development Inc. Coffeyville, KS 2/16/2000 to 7/31/03 President/Owner Commercial, Residential, and Healthcare Design & Development. 


Medicalodge Construction Inc. Coffeyville, KS 9/14/1992 to 2/15/2000 Annual Budget: 9.5 Million Dollars Promoted to Director/Facility Manager in 1996 Facility Management of Forty Two Commercial Healthcare Buildings Design, Project Manager, Programmer (Fulltime Employees: 67)


MY CERTIFICATIONS:


Division of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Real Estate – Florida Sales Associate


National Youth Sports Coaches Association – West Palm Beach, Florida Little League Baseball -Certification: January 2005 thru January 2006


Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certified General Administrator


Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Program Administrator Certification: February 2002 thru July 2004


Private Pilot Certification Category: Single-Engine Land / Rated: High Performance Airplane/VFR Certification: August 1998 - Currently Inactive


MY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & ACTIVITIES:


Assistant Coach: Little League Baseball, Cape Coral, Florida Team – Rivercats, Division CHAMPIONS!!!! January 2005 to June 2005


Chairman: City Recreation Commission, City of Coffeyville Term: December 2001 to June 2004


Committee Member: USD 445 Bond Review Committee, City of Coffeyville Term: 2001 to 2004


City Commissioner: Coffeyville City Commission, City of Coffeyville Term: 1996 to 2000


Vice Mayor: Coffeyville City Commission, City of Coffeyville Elected: 1997


Board Member: Coffeyville Historical Society Term: 1997 to 2004


Chairman: Planning Commission, City of Coffeyville Term: 1995 to 1996 (Elected Chairman in 1996)


Committee Member 1996: Municipal Golf Course Expansion Committee


Architecture and Design: Student Senate 1990 Kansas State University