"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I've got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." GBSWith over 25 years of education and experience in the corporate environment immersed in sustainability, sales, manufacturing, biodiversity, forest ecology and marketing, I believe that anyone with passion and a heartbeat can change the world. We are at a crossroads. Climate disruption, biodiversity loss, reliance on fossil fuels continue to take us down a path that is stressing humankind. We have a brief, 10 year window of opportunity to change course. Our lip service to change while celebrating tiny, incremental steps toward sustainability is not enough. We need boldness in all we do. And a collaborative mindset. Everyone making changes everywhere. All of us changing whatever it is we touch on a daily basis. Increasing recyclability & biodegradability, eliminating plastic, incorporating biodiversity and circularity into all sustainability efforts is required to make any meaningful change in direction. This is the mindset I will bring to your sustainability team when you engage me.In addition to my work, many things drive me. I am passionate about my family, health & fitness, nature and the outdoors. A huge team player, I am a big advocate for my fellow teammates. And I love an underdog!I am happiest spending time with my people, outside riding a motorcycle or a bike, kayaking, camping, or trying to make a difference in the community. Or in the middle of a pine forest!!A Big Brother for 12 years & awarded Big Brother of the Year 2012, founded and served as Chairman of the City of Crystal Lake's Sustainability Committee, legislative liaison for Sierra Club, coached girls basketball and soccer, and volunteer(ed) at homeless shelters and other needed local situations.What I can help others most with:Helping educate and articulate natural principles in simple termsBringing to life core sustainable principles.Teaching how to kayak or canoe or ride a motorcycleIdentifying the best tequilas and maple whiskeysCombining customers' sustainability initiatives with "in sync" product technologies Innovative natural fiber technologiesNaturalist writer, speaker, and community leader. Deep understanding of ecology, biodiversity, forestry Issues, and ecosystem services.