Occupation: Software Designer; Company Executive; President
Born: Chicago, Illinois, September 5, 1947
Education:
BA in Accounting and Business Education, Southern Illinois University (1970)
Coursework, The Queen’s College, St. Anne’s College, Oxford University (1967)
Certification:
CPA, State of Illinois
Career:
Co-Founder, President, Universal Business Computing Company, South Pasadena, CA (1981-Present)
Founder, President, iQ Merchant Services Inc. (2008-2015)
President, Ken Garen Inc., Skokie, IL (1982-1987)
Supervisor, Garen & Associates, Skokie, IL (1970-1982)
Civic:
Member, Stella Council, Griffith Park Observatory (2003-2013); Member, Finance Committee, Southwest Chamber Music, Pasadena, CA (2000-2012); Board of Advisors, San Cristobal Ranch Foundation, New Mexico (2000, 1997); Taos Y2K Task Force (1998-1999); Member, County of Taos Telecommunications Task Force (1997-1999); Financial Advisor, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, Taos, NM (1997-1998); Board of Directors, Los Altos Homeowners Association (1995-2000)
Achievements:
Co-Created Plain toner MICR check printing
Memberships:
Government Liaison Committee, American Payroll Association (1995-1997); Board of Directors, American Payroll Processors Association (1994-1999); Board Member, Mulmangcho
Hobbies and Special Interests:
Travel; Photography; Golf; Poker
Family:
Son of Jerome Garen and Marian Garen
Married Christine Sisley (1/3/2010)
Children: Eric; Damion; Octavia
Biography Source(s):
Who’s Who in Finance and Business – 2009-2010, 37th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2011-2012, 11th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2008-2009, 10th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2006-2007, 9th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the West – 2000-2001, 27th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the World – 2016, 33rd Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in the World – 2015, 32nd Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the World – 2014, 31st Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in the World – 2013, 30th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2009, 26th Edition (pub. 2008)
