Education
BSBA – Industrial Psychology, Creighton University
MBA – Decision Sciences, Creighton University
MS – Business Intelligence and Analytics, Creighton University
Harvard Business School Executive Education
MIT Sloan Executive Education
Career/Athletic Achievements
USA Pickleball Ambassador, Specializing in new player development and inclusive pickleball
Formerly youngest certified American Waterski Association Instructor in Wisconsin (1978)
Retired from Northwestern Mutual after holding leadership roles in analytics and emerging technology research
Retired Assistant Professor Business Analytics, Carroll University
Adjunct Professor of Business Analytics, 15+ years, St. Joseph’s University and Carroll University
Founder and Principal of JAM Analytics, LLC and Pickleball JAM, LLC
Several gold, silver, and bronze medals in Wisconsin pickleball tournaments
Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association, Big Cheese Classic, Wheelchair Pickleball Tournament, Gold
Professional Pickleball Association, Veolia Milwaukee Open, Silver, Men’s Senior 4.0
Certifications
Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certified Teaching Professional
DUPR Certified Coach (first in Wisconsin)
CPR
Business Related:
Data Literacy Program Leadership Certification
Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)
Specialties
New player development (Intro to Pickleball, Beginner and Developing Drills)
Intermediate drills and private instruction
Tournament preparation
Partner strategy and communication
Inclusive pickleball (wheelchair pickleball coach and player partner, American Sign Language for scoring)
DUPR assessment (assessment through observation and club play)
Interest/Hobbies
In addition to pickleball, enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking and water skiing. > Accomplished musician playing multiple instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, mandolin, ukulele, tenor banjo, and various percussion instruments.
50 years experience singing and playing liturgical and worship music
Photography and video production
Native plant landscaping, former vice president, Menomonee Area Chapter, Wild Ones
Philosophy
Pickleball is a sport enjoyed by all ages. I identify personal goals (make friends, improve play, prepare for tournaments) and develop a custom training plan to accelerate achievement of those goals.