My Family
I have been married to Susan, my first and only wife and my best friend, for close on 50 years! We have three adult children.
Our older daughter has a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is married, has three boys and a girl, and works as a lawyer in a corporate law firm in New York
Our younger daughter has a teaching degree from Skidmore College, and a master's degree in education from the University of Colorado. She is married and has two sons. She is a teacher in Boulder, Colorado.
Our son graduated from Johns Hopkins University, and acquired a master's degree in Resolution Conflict at the Israeli Interdisciplinary Center Graduate School of Government. He lives in China where he teaches English, Social Studies and Drama.
Sailing
I own a "Hunter 33" sailboat, which I sail mostly in Long Island Sound. Longer voyages have included the British South Coast, the Chesapeake Bay, Rhode Island, and Martha's Vineyard Sound.
I have chartered sailboats from 36 ft to 45 ft in length in Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Australian Waters.
I have crewed on tall ships, including HMS Endeavour, Mystic Whaler and Hudson Clearwater Sloop. Climbing the masts to furl the topmost sails of these glorious ships is the greatest thrill!
Mount Kisco Rotary Club
I joined the Mount Kisco Rotary Club in 1999, and have served as Club Treasurer, Director and President. I was selected to lead a Group Study Exchange to South Africa in 2003.
Our club serves both our local community through community events and charitable giving, and contributes funds to international health and education projects in developing countries.
Village of Mount Kisco, New York
I was appointed a Trustee of this Village in 2003, and served on the Board of Trustees until I retired in 2010. I was appointed for the second time in 2015, and served until 2021. I served on the Finance Committee as Chairman, the Economic Development Council, the Conservation Advisory Council, and the Byram Lake Committee which monitors and takes care of the lake that serves as the Village's primary source of water.
"Sustainable Westchester"
I have served as a Founding Director, representing the Village of Mount Kisco while a Village Trustee. Sustainable Westchester now includes of over 40 municipalities in Westchester County, New York. Consortium members collaborate to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, save money for our residents and businesses, increase energy efficiency in our communities, enable renewable energy generation, increase economic activity, and align our local efforts with county, state, and federal initiatives.
Marsh Sanctuary, Mount Kisco
I have served as a director on the Board of this Sanctuary, and work with the Sanctuary to preserve the historic buildings and trails through the woods and meadows.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
I serve on this organization that supplements U.S. Coast Guard activities, with a primary focus on recreational boating safety. I have Auxiliary Operations status (AUXOP), and serve as a certified instructor.
My Activities
