Biography

My professional career expands the health and fitness field. I have worked in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Corporate Wellness, and Physical Rehabilitation. My early years were spent at Oakland University in the Meadowbrook Health Enhancement Institute (MBHEI) and later a variety of rehabilitation centers with a focus on neck and back rehabilitation. While at MBHEI I developed the smoking cessation program. I participated in a research project with Dr. Jarski on Stress Management which was funded by the State of Michigan. I was responsible for the worksite health screening program and presented on a variety of health topics to corporations and the community. I have worked as a Fitness Director for an older adult community. My responsibilities include health education, program development for wellness activities, and working with groups and individuals on fitness programs. I have been trained in the Arthritis Foundation’s Tai Chi course. My teaching career has been at Oakland University for the past 5 years as a part-time instructor and the past 2 years as a Special Lecturer. Primarily teaching health program implementation, stress management and health behavior courses. I also taught as an adjunct faculty as Oakland Community College in their Exercise Science Program.

Degrees

BS in Public Administration at Oakland University Minor in Physical Education, concentration in Health Behavior Sciences, 1980

MS in Exercise Science at Oakland University, 1993 Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), ACSM , 2007

Currently completing work on a PhD in Public Health with a specialization in Community Health Promotion and Education at Walden University

Interests

I have a strong interest in the behavioral aspect of wellness. How do we get people to make healthy choices that are long lasting? I enjoy biking, running, and activities with my wife and kids.