Michael

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Industry Consulting
Occupation Executive Recruiter and Executive Coach
Location St. Louis, MO, United States
Introduction Born: Nashville, TN. I've been happily married to Jan for 41 years. We have two grown sons and two grandkids. Bachelor's Degree in English from Middle Tennessee State University--1972. Commissioned in the Army Medical Service Corps and served on active duty for 12 years. Army Reserve for 17 years. Retired colonel. Master's degree from Clark University, Worcester, MA--1978. Graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, 1992. Graduate of the Education for Ministry program--University of the South (Sewanee) Episcopal School of Theology. Worked as a corporate executive from 84 to 99 (OD/HR/Operations/Sales)and simultaneously served in the Army Reserve until retiring as a colonel in 2001. Executive recruiter and executive coach since 2000 (www.ESIassoc.com). Formerly a managing director with DHR International. Have lived in five states and Europe.
Interests My wife, sons and grandchildren, sailing, fly fishing, guitar, reading, writing, "road trips", international travel
Favorite Movies The Razor's Edge, Chariots of Fire, The Sound of Music, Patton, A Christmas Carol, The Producers, A Man and a Woman, Camelot, Il Postino, Chocolat, Into Great Silence, Blazing Saddles
Favorite Music Brazilian "bosa nova" music by Carlos Jobim, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Sting, Carole King, The Eagles, Carly Simon, Fleetwood Mack, James Taylor, Leonard Cohen, Simon & Garfunkle, Gordon Lightfoot, Gregorian chants.
Favorite Books Far too many to mention, but I read a mix of fiction, history, biographies, theology, military history and philosophy.