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Born in MA, grew up in Needham, MA, Left for college at UMO, graduated with a BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering)
Worked in the computer field for 23 years (large IBM Main Frames)
Took a year off & traveled the Continental US, Western Canada, Alaska, settling in Vail CO as a ski bum for the winter
Ended up spending 2 years in Vail, 2nd year installing a computer system for Vail Associated.
Raft guide for two summers on the rivers in CO, UT, WY, Alaska
Raft guide in Maine (2 years) Dead River, Kennebec River, Penobscott River
Came back to Portland area and worked for Maine National Bank, SD Warren as a systems programmer
Decided to drop out of the corporate world & moved to Rangeley
Was a ski bum for 2 years, also carpenter, computer consultant
Teacher's Certificate (Computer Science, Technology Arts)
Associates Degree - Paramedicine (Southern Maine Community College)
I took my first EMT-B class in 1974 - no ambulance affiliation
Second EMT-B in 1981, with several refreshers - worked for York County Wilderness Rescue
Third EMT-B in 1996, EMT-I in 2000, EMT-P in 2004
Started working for Rangeley Ambulance in 1996 then onto FMH onto NorthStar
Employee of the Year - Rangeley Base 2002, NorthStar System 2006
Bike Team - 2005, 2006
Ski Patroller (26 years) Certified patroller - National Ski Patrol, PSPA (Professional Ski Patrollers Association) certified | 