Occupation: Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Company: United Front Against Riverblindness
Born: Congo, Central Africa
Education:
Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
PhD, University of Maryland
Master’s Degree, Wayne State University
BS, Albion College
Career:
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, United Front Against Riverblindness (2004-Present)
Past Director, Clinical Microbiology Services, Merck & Co., Inc. (1980-2002)
Civic:
Supporter, Charity in Congo; Contributor, Various Charities
Awards:
Recipient, Management Award, Merck & Co., Inc.
Memberships:
Member, IDSA; Member, National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards; Member, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; Regional Vice President, National Committee for River Blindness Elimination Consortium
Family:
Children: Peter; Nick
Five Grandchildren
Twelve Siblings
Hobbies:
Playing soccer; Collecting stamps; Cooking; Going to theaters; Participating in church choirs; Singing