national leaders and decision makers by keeping
them informed of situations and developments,
with a particular focus on the Middle East.
of the issues on the public's mind. Newspapers give
one aspect and other sources provide tidbits of
information. Pulling those together and creating
an accurate view is often difficult.
when I've tried to be subtle, putting a Christian
reference in my signature block, and people have
kindly said that it was probably not appropriate in
an environment like this. I wear Christian ties and
people notice. A lot of people know something about
my Christian faith, even though I can't talk about it
at work. I try to portray Christ in the workplace.
something as simple as a driver on the road cutting
somebody off in a way that is oppressing another
driver or something as big as a warlord over in
Africa going in and raping and abusing women,
stealing children and making them become child
soldiers around the world. Anytime I see someone
take advantage of another person I get most upset.
in western Pennsylvania. I absolutely love The Sal-
vation Army. I could never imagine leaving the Army
for anything. I've always bled red, yellow and blue.
It's been a part of my life from the day I was born
and it will be until the day I am laid in the ground.
my dad in particular--just by his character. I always
thought he was a good speaker, always encouraging.
Even today he continues to encourage and share his
love with me from several hundred miles away.