Current Boards & Committees

Advanced Ionics; Air Tractor Holdings (audit & comp)

What is the last book, podcast, article, or show you watched that really stuck with you?

"Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security" by Sarah Chayes

Coffee or tea?

Both, but coffee first

If you could give yourself advice on your first day as a board member, what would it be?

Prepare diligently, but too much can impair your ability to listen.

What's the most memorable trip you've ever taken?

Two quarters of immersive Italian as an undergrad in Florence. Motivated me to volunteer for subsequent expatriate work opportunities.

From your perspective, what are some key traits that the most effective board members possess?

Candor and care.

If you could instantly become an expert in any skill or subject, what would it be?

Electrochemistry; it would be nice to better understand the physics behind the models.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

"Continue."

What's the most interesting or unusual job you've ever had?

Windsurfing instructor and low-pressure barker at a seaside restaurant.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Niccolo Machiavelli - How was your return to the office experience?

What's your favorite way to relax and unwind?

Wing-foiling (or more accurately, falling off a wing foil).