Craig and Sue from Massachusetts:
Craig is an Assistant Vice President with American International Group (AIG) in Boston having had various responsibilities over the last ten years. Susan is a pharmacist providing consulting services to several nursing home facilities in Southeastern, MA, Cape Cod and Nantucket. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Lucinda and Ken from Massachusetts:
Lucinda is an avid traveler, backpacker and cyclist (cycling, alone, across the USA in 2007). Ken is the Director of Human Resources and General Services at Martha's Vineyard Hospital as well as the Administrator of Windemere Nursing Home. He is an EMT, enjoys traveling, kayaking and is a New England Patriots fan! Lucinda is also the CEO and Founder of www.guidedcycling.com in which she provides guided cycling tours on recumbent trikes. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Deb and Terry from Florida:
Deb is a R.N. and has worked in all areas of nursing including ICU, coronary care, cardiac cath and on and on. She has numerous interests including gardening, horseback riding, reading, socializing with friends and being outdoors. Terry has been living in Boca Raton and practicing as an emergency physician for the past 27 years. His hobbies have been varied. Most recently his obsession is with car racing, but he's also found other holes to throw his money into. He does love automobiles, but is realizing that perhaps he should find another hobby less tied up with fossil fuel. He's a golfer, skier, home handyman and raconteur of modest proportion. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Dave and Erica from New Jersey:
Dave has been the Senior Vice President of Career Sales, Long Term Care Division, for Genworth Financial since December 2004. Before moving into financial services, Dave enjoyed a successful 14-year career as a player, coach, and general manager in the European Professional Basketball League, coaching in Spanish, French, and Dutch. Erica recently joined ING after 22 years experience in the financial services industry. She spent the past 15 years at General Electric, with 10 of those at GE Asset Management, where she held a number of positions, including Six Sigma Leader, Global Compliance Leader and most recently, Vice President of Client Investment Management Services. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Dave and Jackie from Florida:
Dave and Jackie grew up in Western New York and were high school sweethearts marrying shortly after graduation. They currently reside in Florida and Dave owns his own business and Jackie is a teacher. They're "empty nesters" right now although the nest isn't always empty. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Claire and Tony from Florida:
Claire and Tony were both born and educated in England, married in 1984 and lived in a 175 year old cottage in the heart of the countryside In 1986 Tony was offered a job in the USA, which he accepted and they moved to Maryland in September of that year. They became citizens in 2001. In 1993, they achieved "the American Dream" by buying the company Tony worked for! After 15 years, they decided it was time to sell and completed the sale in April this year. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Paul and Melissa from Pennsylvania:
Paul has been in the insurance business for 31 years. His hobbies are golf, golf and more golf! Melissa was also in the insurance business for almost 20 yrs. When she had her son Drew she decided to stay at home with him. She's currently a substitute teacher. Melissa's hobbies are gardening, reading and golf. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Jay and Bija from Massachusetts:
Jay is a 20 year Navy flight officer, who has traveled extensively throughout his career. He is a successful businessman in Boston, with involvement in real estate and owns several fast food franchises. Bija has traveled the world during her competitive ballroom dance career. She is a Realtor in Massachusetts. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Bettie and Jim from Massachusetts:
Bettie is a practicing RN who is closing down a 13 year private Geriatric Care Management practice. Jim recently retired after being a 20 year Building Commissioner for a Town just west of Boston. He is also licensed as a Plumber and operated his own plumbing company prior to becoming the Commish. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Brad and Renee from Florida:
Brad and Renee reside in Key West, Florida with their two daughters. Brad is a Podiatrist. Renee is a nurse, boat captain, and a full time mom. Brad is an avid golfer and they both enjoy outside activities such as swimming, diving, sailing and fishing. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Bob and Michelle from Connecticut:
Bob works as a doctor in the insurance industry. He is an A level racquetball player, has enjoyed alpine skiing and skydiving. Michelle also works in the insurance industry. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Elmer and Shirley from British Columbia:
Elmer has worked as a professor and Academic Dean and is currently working in real estate in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Shirley's career has been in business ownership, then earned a Masters in Education, taught for some time and now teaches Reiki and dance. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Robert and Polly from North Carolina:
Robert and Polly sold their home in Raleigh, NC, three years ago, moved onto a new 46' sailboat, and became full-time cruisers exploring the eastern US coast from the Chesapeake to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas. Robert is a clinical pharmacist, published 2 pharmacy management textbooks, and has recently consulted to the health care and pharmaceutical industries. Polly was a health care consultant and partner in their consulting business, and real estate broker. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Cheryl from California:
Cheryl grew up in Los Angeles and Hollywood. She enjoyed a long career in the aerospace and defense industries performing administrative and HR job functions. In preparation for layoffs that never affected her she started to acquire rental properties and would frequently change residences to maximize cash flow. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Bob and Suk from Colorado:
Although Bob is originally from Massachusetts and Suk hails from South Korea they've lived in Colorado Springs for over 25 years now. Bob has recently retired from private practice as a lawyer (but don't hold that against him. He really is a nice guy). Bob's interests include: a study of the great works of western civilization, with an emphasis on philosophy, Asian religious practice, Hiking, Black Belt, Tai Chi Chuan, Kung Fu, and Asian and Macrobiotic cooking. Suk is a champion mountain climber and prize winning artist. She left a job as manager in the computer division of the Korean Rail Company (the largest railroad system in Korea) to move to the US. She was trained as a hairstylist and teacher in Seoul, Paris and New York and recently sold her spa and salon which was located in the Hilton Hotel. Bob alleges that Suk proposed marriage in 2000. He, of course, accepted her proposal upon a promise to buy him a condo and maintain him in silk underwear. [Insert by Suk before mailing: My husband is crazy]. For full bio and testimonial click here.
Kevin and Jeanne from Florida:
Kevin is originally from Connecticut and Jeanne grew up in Florida. They were married in New York City and lived there for three years. They opened and operated an indoor miniature golf course in Manhattan. In 1991, they sold their business and moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where Jeanne worked as a Trust Administrator and Kevin entered the insurance business. Jeanne eventually quit working to stay home with their son, Jackson, who is now 12 years old. Kevin is currently an Executive Vice President for American Strategic Insurance. For full bio and testimonial click here
Dick and Linda from Connecticut:
Both Dick and Linda grew up in the Jamestown/Chautauqua Lake area of NY. Linda taught elementary school for several years. Dick spent virtually all of his professional life at universities and institutions whose focus is scientific research. He retired early from Columbia University in 2002 having served as Assoc Dean of the Law School and then for as VP and then signed on at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as VP for Development where he remains today. For full bio and testimonial click here