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Status: SILVER
Member Year: 1998
Education:
- BS, Computer Science, 1977, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Expertise:
Software Development
Biography:
Founder of LifeLink Corporation. He is a 1977 graduate of BYU in Computer Science. He received his CLU (1981) and ChFC (1983) professional designations. In 1978 he founded LifeLink Corporation to provide advanced sales life insurance proposal systems to financial professionals. He sold the company 2004 and currently works as an investment consultant. Church service includes mission president of the Brasil Porto Alegre South Mission (2003-2006), high counselor, Visitors Center host, Bishop's Counselor, and Stake Mission President. His interests include running, basketball, skiing, backpacking, and mountain climbing. He has summitted three of the Seven Summits: Aconcagua (1996), Elbrus (2000), and Kilimanjaro (2000). He also did three climbs on Mt. McKinley and has climbed the Grand Teton and Devils Tower.
Networking Interests:
Business and Investment ideas
Management Philosophy:
Quality products and quality service build loyal long-term clients. We believe in absolute corporate honesty and integrity. We look for good people who are willing to be creative and work hard, then we try to find a position that best suits their talent
Personal Philosophy:
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a loving family, and a successful business are my three life goals. Entrepreneurship, turning an idea into a business, is an act of faith. I go as far as I can see and then look a little further.
Family Profile:
We have four children (all attended BYU) and five grandchildren.
Hobbies and Interests:
Family, Church, BYU, camping, mountain climbing, travel, flying, skiing, tennis, golf, and genealogy
Favorite Book:
Men to Match My Mountains, by Irving Stone
Favorite Movie:
The Princess Bride
Favorite Quote:
I am alive in the mountains. --John Muir
Favorite Scripture:
Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life. (3 Nephi 5:13)
Favorite Food:
Lobster, Caesar salad, ice cream
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Positano, Italy
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