About

I am an entrepreneur, marketing practitioner and executive, writer and professional futurist. My interests include science, technology and the future of just about everything.

Areas of Expertise

• Business Innovation & Creativity
• Marketing Communications
• Futures Thinking & Futures Studies

Professional Work Experience

• Sentient Futures Inc., January 2012 to present — Establish a startup that crafts unique experiences in order to engage individuals and strengthen their emotional connection to a person, brand, product or idea.
• Creatonomy Marketing Communications, April 2006 to December 2011 — Provide Interactive Marketing and Information Technology support for this marketing firm specializing in the health care, financial services and senior markets.
• Accenture, August 1991 to April 2006 — Held a variety of positions in knowledge management and marketing communications with this Fortune 100 global consulting company. (Prior to 2001, Accenture was known as Andersen Consulting.)
• Freelance Non-Fiction and Fiction Author, June 1982 to present — Have written numerous magazine and newspaper articles, analytic features, reviews and editorials on a wide range of topics, as well as science fiction short stories.
• Abacus 2001 Computer Business Associates, June 1979 to December 1983 — Co-founded, operated and sold one of the first PC-based data processing companies. Abacus provided small businesses with services such as payroll processing, and inventory and mailing list management.

Organizational Affiliations

• Past President and Board of Trustees Member — Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Wisconsin Chapter
• Professional Member — World Future Society (WFS)
• Elected Member — The British Interplanetary Society (BIS)
• Founder and Board President — Museum of Future History, Milwaukee, WI

Education

• Master of Arts in Communications, 1994, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 1986, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
• Trained focus group facilitator, 2006, Burke Institute, Cincinnati, OH

Other Experience

• Extensive global business travel, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, and numerous locations within the countries of India, Canada and the United States.
• Improv Training, ComedySportz Improvisational Theatre, Milwaukee, WI.

Speaking Engagements

Think about the factors that mean success when you hire a speaker. You’re not only seeking a knowledgeable speaker, but someone who also can connect with your audience, impart the knowledge they need, and most importantly motivate them to use that knowledge long after the speaker has departed.

All of my topics are customized for your unique audience. That means that the presentation to your group will include current and relevant news items, knowledge and trends. In addition, I work with you to identify your group’s objectives — what you want your audience to take away from the experience. The final product then is formatted and delivered in a way that will both inform and motivate your group.

To inquire about having me speak to your group, visit the Contact page.