May 2024

I haven’t retired but have shifted to part-time, and my role is mostly strategy advisory and mentoring younger leaders. So, it’s quite flexible. Perhaps the mentoring fulfills my Gilman student aspirations to be a coach. I’m also working on a couple NFP boards and three for-profit boards — two of which are HR Tech startups. I like being busy but without the responsibility of getting it done.

Kim and I have two grandsons living outside Philadelphia in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and one more coming in our hometown of Richmond this summer. Blessed to have two of my kids here and the other in easy driving range. A new knee has rekindled my golf and racquet activities (tennis and a little pickle). I’m living within walking distance to both so I have no excuses.

Kim and I are working on a top 10 list of places to go in the coming years. We’re not trying to hit every continent, but are focusing on places we’ve never been to in the US, Canada, and Europe for now. Besides that, I’d like the HR Techs I’m helping to be successful and want to see my kids and their families flourish. Great to hear the stories of others. Best of luck to all in your journeys. Go Hounds!