On my sixteenth birthday, the day I got my driver's license, I was set free to roam the world on my own. At least that's what my mind set told me. I set the goal of driving every back road in California, setting foot on every continent and sailing around Cape Horn. I'm still working on some of these, but I'm having a ball in the process.

My entrepreneurial career has spanned over 40 years and has been a trip along some of these same paths. But my avocational interests have certainly been the highlights of my life. I was given my first boat at age six, an eight foot row boat. I learned to drive a car at nine and built my first race car in 1957. In 1960 I bought an airplane and got my private pilot's license three months later. Flying has been a passion of mine ever since.

Just over a year ago, when I met Will Whiteside, my flying adventures were at a low point due to business and other time consuming activities. This past year has been a rush to the ultimate of my flying dreams. Being involved with Will and a team of people who I am inspired by and who carry me on to even higher highs with flying, has been a joy for me. My involvement with Team Steadfast is a commitment to do the best I can to help and support this team, while cherishing the camaraderie of some of the best people whom I have ever know.