It's all about the relationships.In everything - including and especially development. The relationship donors have with the organizations they love dictate the level of their involvement and the philanthropic zeal they bring to that organization. A great joy of this position is learning each donor's Oakwood Village story and why this place is so important to them.It's a blessing for me to return to Wisconsin to join the team at the Oakwood Foundation - it's a great team to be part of, and I look forward to serving the residents and communities of Oakwood Village.It was difficult leaving such a vibrant ministry as Lutheran High School of Indianapolis, and many thanks are due to the faculty, staff, volunteers, and donors who made the LHSI experience such a valuable one for me and my family. I learned a lot about many facets of development. Prior to LHSI, I served in the North Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and even in Television news. It's all worked toegether in helping me tackle the variety of tasks that cross my desk each day.Specialties: Attention to detail and following through on tasks--especially thanking donors is an area of expertise.