Is there life after graduation?

In 1965, College Was Just A Pipe Dream

FSU vs. Florida It was a hard choice based on detailed scientific research...

Florida vs.

FSU

Easy Decision, and

Wonders Never Cease - I Got In! (1969)

First of two quotes from a 1969 FSU Communications Class Assignment:

“I was motivated to attend FSU because it served as a means to an end, or a way to achieve my goals & objectives. By going to college I satisfied social and peer pressure. Attending FSU was a good way for me to stall making major decisions about my future.”

“Back In My Day”

A few of the bands that came to FSU while I was there:

Do You Remember - Grand Funk Railroad

Do You Remember - Grand Funk Railroad Blood Sweat & Tears

Do You Remember - Grand Funk Railroad Blood Sweat & Tears Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Do You Remember - Grand Funk Railroad Blood Sweat & Tears Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Stevie Wonder

Do You Remember - Grand Funk Railroad Blood Sweat & Tears Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Stevie Wonder Bill Cosby

Yes, We Had Football

More or Less! In 1973, We Were 0 -11

And Yes, We Had Cheerleaders

Study Hard &

Study Hard & You Will Be Rewarded!

And, Where Did It Take Me?

The Profession Has Morphed Industrial Relations Employee Relations Personnel Human Resources Necessary Evil

Places I Have Been PAFB - 10 minutes from home town Worked & Lived in Iran & Holland Traveled to and conducted business in over 40 countries Florida -> Iran -> California -> Texas -> Holland -> Florida -> Georgia -> California Million Miler on United Managed to graduate from law school with JD and pass bar Retired at 52

Industries I Have Worked In

Industries I have Worked In Aerospace

Industries I have Worked In Aerospace Oil

Industries I have Worked In Aerospace Oil Business Equipment

Industries I have Worked In Aerospace Oil Business Equipment Banking

Industries I have Worked In Aerospace Oil Business Equipment Banking Hi Tech/Software

Industries I have Worked In Aerospace Oil Business Equipment Banking Hi Tech Not For Profit

Positions I Have Held Recruiter Industrial Relations Manager Human Resources Director Vice President, Human Resources SVP, Human Resources EVP, Administration CAO General Counsel President/CEO Teen Court Judge

Second quote from that Communications Class Assignment:

“My professional objective is to be a prominent authority in my field and to serve as an executive office in a good- sized, well-established organization.”

And, Wrote a Book:

So, What Is The Secret To Moving Up?

Raise Your Hand and Volunteer!

And now, A Day In My Life..

And I Still Have Pipe Dreams!

Trust Me, It Was All Worth It!

And now, a brief word from the next generation...