Hello from Professor II
I grew up as an Air Force brat (and veteran), so I have lived in several states. However, I was primarily raised in
California
. We
lived in
Pittsburg
,
CA
during my early years before moving
to
Berkeley
during my high school years. I graduated from St. Mary’s High in
Berkeley
. I received my undergraduate and graduate degree from
Cal
State
University
,
Hayward
. As a business consultant I work with
small and medium size companies helping them increase their profitability and improve their overall operation by providing
my expertise in running a business based on my over 30 years of experience.
I have been riding motorcycles since 1970 when I first rode a Honda 175 (yes,
they were street legal back in the day!! ..lol). I truly enjoy the camaraderie that you get from riding with Buffalo Soldiers. I first joined the
Roanoke
,
VA
chapter in 2007. I transferred to the
Sacramento
chapter in 2008. In
Roanoke
they knew I was on the Virginia Tech faculty, so they named me Professor. In
Sacramento
, I took the name Professor II since they already
had a member named Professor.
On a personal level I like to help those people who can benefit from assistance
from those more fortunate. I joined the Soldiers because of it charitable contributions
within the local community. Having sat on several non-profit boards of directors
I understand how important it is for all of us to give back to our community, whether it be a financial contribution or our
expertise. I have been very fortunate in my lifetime and I want to share what
I have learned so my community, and especially the African-American community, can improve and grow.
I enjoy motorcycle riding, bowling, golf, tennis, dancing, traveling, movies
and spending a lot of time with my five grandchildren.