Profile
Education:
The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 1983 ~ 1988
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a Management Emphasis.
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China 1988 ~ 1989
Exchange student for one academic year. Studied Chinese language and culture.
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan 1990 ~ 1991
College of Liberal Arts Chinese Language Center. Studied Chinese language, culture and business.
The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 1992 ~ 1993
Masters of Business Administration
Real Estate Sales Licensing Coursework, Missoula, Montana 1993
Property Management Licensing Coursework, Helena, Montana 1994
Experience:
Tainan Trading Company, Management Trainer, Tainan, Taiwan 1990 ~ 1991
Taught management and marketing classes to upper management staff. Assisted with international correspondence.
Apple Computer, Inc., Sales Representative, Great Falls, Montana 1991 ~ 1992
Sold Macintosh Computers to companies in Western Montana
LINC Group LLC, Co-founder / Producer, Missoula, Montana 1993 ~ Present
Provider of American college consulting and placement services and short-term educational programming for Japanese schools and students.
President, Gamell Investments, Missoula, Montana 1994 ~ Present
Real estate investment and management.
Linc Educational Resources, Inc., Co-founder / Director, Missoula, Montana 2005 ~
Present. Provider of online English language training curricula designed for
Japanese students.
Skills:
Business skills include:
Strategic planning, management, marketing, sales, and finance.
Technical Skills include:
Web design and optimization, HTML programming, e-commerce implementation, online course design, database management, Video Data certification and Final Cut Pro video editing certification
Language Skills:
Intermediate Chinese and Japanese
Affiliations:
Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Program 1999 ~ Present
Montana World Trade Center 2006 ~ Present
Works to increase international trade through public-private partnerships, business networking, and student education.
Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) 2007 ~ Present
A collaborative effort between the University of Montana and the Missoula Area Economic Development Foundation, MonTEC is a technology and business incubator.
Hobbies & Interests:
Hiking, travel, video making, learning new things, reading, watching movies, teaching my kids to drive, water & snow skiing, Crossfitting (exercise), talking with interesting people, cooking and eating, drinking great beer.
Extensive Travel: