Education

• DePaul University 1978 BA
• DePaul University 1979 MBA
• Chicago Kent College of Law 1988 JD

Professional Experience

• Venture Network International Inc. President 1986 to present

Soccer Experience

• High School Varsity 1970-1974
• DePaul University Varsity Club 1975-1978
• DePaul Alumni Soccer Club 1979 to 2005 (CASL, Masters Soccer League, Tri County)

Soccer Education

• Illinois E Certificate, D License
• NSCAA National Diploma 2006
• NSCAA Professional Development Certificate 2005, 2006, University of Notre Dame
• NSCAA Advanced National Diploma 2007
• English FA Coaching Seminar 2005
• NCSS Sports Safety Certificate
• Various Clinics and Seminars

Soccer Membership

• NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America)
• United States Soccer Federation

Youth Coaching Experience

• AYSO 1983-1986, 1991 to 2000
• Hawks Soccer Club Girls
• Head Coach Girls 91-92 (IWSL Champion, 3x IWSL second place, Green &White 2x
• Finalist, USA Cup “A” Division Finalist, Puma Cup Finalist, Raleigh Shoot-out Semi finalist, Nike Cup Co-Champion, National Indoor Regional Finalist, numerous indoor league championships.
• Hawks Boys Coach 91-92, 2007 undefeated season in gold division NISL

Club Experience

• Hawks Board Member 2000-2006
• Hawks Club President 2000-2003
• Hawks Chairman 2003-2006
• Accomplishments include growth of the club from 10 teams to 35 teams; negotiated with McDonalds Corporation for the use of 35 acres of land to develop into soccer fields; raised funds for equipment and irrigation for the development of said fields, created a select and competitive program within the club; initiated a coaches education program and established minimum education requirements for coaches; established a boys program within the club; created the Play with the Pros Program, started the Founders Day picnic social, created the Field of Dreams Fundraiser for the continued development of fields, established an elite partnership with the Chicago Fire for the education and development of the youth coaches and players; created a college prep program for high school age players.