I'm now semi-retired, but for more than 46 years, I’ve been a professional communicator, gathering and sharing information for various audiences. First, in community journalism and then, for 26 years, in various corporate environments. My work has been fulfilling and rewarding, with personal relationships across three continents, and in diverse communities and industries. I’ve picked up a few awards for my efforts too, which are humbling and at the same time gratifying.In 2015, my colleagues in the Detroit Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) honored me as “Communicator of the Year,” a lifetime achievement award that I’ve chosen to make a personal challenge to continue to get better at the work I love to do.• International experience: Work in the UK, France and India.• Memberships: International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) - former member of the Board of Directors, IABC Detroit ; Automotive Press Association, Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Association of Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC). • Awards and recognitions: More than 30 IABC Renaissance Awards, including the 2012 President's Award/Best of Show for Brand Management - Tata Technologies eMO EV reveal at the North American International Auto Show; a 2013 IABC Award for Media Management of The Otter Company 2013 Collection at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show.• Cartoon awards: SPJ Detroit (2020), Best Editorial Cartoon - Print, 1st Place; SPJ Detroit (2016), Best Editorial Cartoon - Print, 2nd Place; SPJ Detroit (2015), Best Editorial Cartoon - Print, 1st Place; Suburban Newspapers of America (2007), Best Editorial Cartoon - 3rd Place; SNA (2006), Best Editorial Cartoon - 1st Place