58 years in business, 38 as my own boss after 20 years computer programming, software / hardware development and development management for IBM. 30 years sales experience including major corporate accounts. 29 years founding and nurturing successful small businesses. Obviously, there is some overlap in these numbers! Created the first successful Fax modem (for PCs and Servers) in 1985. Most recently, have spent 14 years building outdoor wireless networks beginning with a JV with Lucent Labs (Utrecht, Holland) in 1999. Scaling AireBeam Broadband to full 10 gigabit capability and expanding our coverage of Pinal, Maricopa, Yavapai and Cochise Counties, with over 8,000 customers served from over 190 tower sites spread over four counties, solidly profitable, investing over $500k annually in AireBeam's growth!Started laying 90 miles of Fiber to the Prem. Finished an 11 mile aerial extension of our dark fiber network into Eloy, AZ, bought the aerial CATV system which we're going to turn into an HFC TV/Internet network for the City. Released a recently developed 21st Century TV head-end that features live streaming of local channels.March 9, 2020 sold it all to Boston Omaha Corp. NASD: BOC.. February 2021 - Retiring finally at 77! What happened to 65? Can you believe it? 58 years of employment! Now, its time to be with my Honey and our Golden gal, Lizzy. Spend time on our yacht in Marina del Rey and rack up some serious ski time!! Off into the sunset we go! Open to new opportunities to create, lead and coach!