Volunteer with construction of medical clinic in small, remote village; assisted doctors and nurses in caring for refuges from Nicaragua. (Honduras, six months, 1979) Selected by Ross Perot, founder of EDS, to lead formation of national non-profit group that grew to several million members; demonstrated initiative, drive, leadership and teambuilding skills to build an influential organization and received a letter from President George H.W. Bush with congratulations on service to nation.

Grew up working with herford cattle on family farm in North Arkansas; extensive travel in 40 countries, hobbies include travel photography, winner of 8 of 10 Toastmaster International speech contests.