Occupation: 1) Chairman Emeritus, Board of Directors; 2) Owner
Company: 1) Thomsen’s Inc.; 2) Bright Minds Training LLC
Born: Vancouver, Washington
Education:
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Meridian University (2010)
MBA in Marketing, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (1968)
Certifications:
Qualified Mental Health Professional; Human Subjects Research, Biomedical (Biomed) Foundations, CITI Program (2021)
Career:
Chairman Emeritus, Board of Directors, Thomsen’s, Inc.(2023-Present)
Strategic Adviser, 3H Biomedical, Urotech (2022-Present)
Chairman of the Board, Thomsen’s, Inc. (2020-2023)
Founding Board Member, The Neurofeedback Advocacy Project (2021-2022)
Strategic Adviser, Co-Director, The Neurofeedback Advocacy Project (2018-2022)
Strategic Adviser, Milagro AI (2016-2022)
Strategic Adviser, Jalin Medika (2019-2020)
Strategic Adviser, Blume Distillation (2015-2019)
Consultant, Medolac Laboratories (2015)
Principal Investigator, Feasibility Study, Oregon Bioscience Association (2013-2014)
Director of Development and Quality Assurance, Community Vocational Enterprises (2012-2013)
Board Member, Development Committee Chairman, Finance Committee Member, Community Vocational Enterprises (2012-2013)
Coordinator of Special Projects, Rubicon Programs Inc. (2012)
Contract Consultant, Ramsell Holding Corporation (2011)
Consultant, Ramsell Holding Company (2011)
Director of Strategic Relationships, Ramsell Holding Corporation (2007-2008)
Director, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic (2005-2006)
Consultant, Director of Strategic Planning, George Mark Children’s House (2004-2006)
President, General Partner, Trustee and Director, Venture Capital & Entrepreneurial Career (1977-2004)
Member, Board of Directors, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals & Health Plan (1972-2004)
Member, Board of Trustees, Kaiser Family Foundation (1972-1992)
Executive Assistant, President, Kaiser Industries, Kaiser Foundation International (1971-1976)
Owner, Bright Minds Training, LLC
Civic:
Steering Committee Member, Vanport Mosaic Festival (2016); Performer, Senior Center; Performer, Celebration Tabernacle; Performer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District; Performer, Sunset Presbyterian Church; Performer, Board Member, Influence Music Hall; Advocate, Portland Waterfront Alliance; Past Board Member, Berkeley Repertory Theater; Past Board Member, Community Vocational Enterprises; Past Board Member, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic; Berkeley Repertory Theater; Trustee, Kaiser Family Foundation
Creative Works:
Author, “Inheritance Lost, Heritage Transformed;” Songwriter, 20 Songs
Achievements:
Featured, Top Professional, Wall Street Journal; Featured, Millennium Magazine
Memberships:
Member, National Association of Directors; Member, Family Firm Institute; Member, U.S. Venture Capital Association
Religion:
Presbyterian
Family:
Widowed: Peggy
Children: Ashley; Katie; Grandchildren: Max; Henry; Duncan
Siblings: Carla (Deceased); Gretchen; Becky; Edgar (Deceased); Kim
Hobbies:
Amateur guitar player and folk/ballad singer; Going to open mic night; Producing shows; Writing songs
