What is your role or relationship with CESO?

CESO Advisor (Present)

How long have you been working or volunteering with CESO?

Since November 2012.

What motivates you to work or volunteer with CESO?

Giving back to the community.

What is your most remarkable experience or memory of CESO?

On assignment in Kazakhstan, I suggested to the client to give their new hotel a name that would stick out in their city. I said something like “name it ‘Johnny’s Place’.” Later on, the client sent pictures of the new hotel, and the sign said “Johnny’s Place: A Western Hotel.”

Economic development is important because…

It filters through to every part of the community.

What advice would you give other Volunteer Advisors?

We go as guests of communities.