Het team uit Ohio
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Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland East
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Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland
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Sponsored by the Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club, Ohio
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Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mentor
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Bill Robertson- Team Leader
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mentor
Bill lives in Concord Township, Ohio with his wife of 33 years Chris. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors of Science and a Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering. After working as a welding engineer, Bill made a career change; joining the Financial Services Industry. He and Chris own Concord Benefits Planning Agency, Inc. ( CBPAI ) where Bill is President. CBPAI specializes in individual insurance, group insurance and employee benefits planning.
Bill and Chris have three older children; Kate (age 32), Tracy (age 30) and Jim (age 24). Kate works at CBPAI, is married to Brad and they are expecting their first child in May. Tracy is an exercise physiologist and lives with her husband Chad, 2 dogs and a cat in Rockford, Illinois. Jim was recently commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and is training to be a pilot in Pensacola, Florida. He is engaged to be married to Serena.
Bill and Chris stay active hiking, bicycling and traveling. Bill enjoys golf, water sports, history and learning “how things are made and operate”.
Alicia Graves
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland East
Alicia was born and grew up in Cleveland. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and American Studies. She continued her education at the University of Akron, earning her Jurist Doctor.
She is an agent with New York Life Insurance Company providing financial products and services to her clients. She is the Founder and President of A. Graves International, a company that provides training on the importance of financial literacy and planning.
In addition to her career, Alicia enjoys exercising, dancing and swim; and participating in cultural activities, visiting museums, plays and concerts.
Brandon M. Linton
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland
Brandon is a pharmaceutical sales representative for Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, a U.S subsidiary of a Japanese pharmaceutical company who specializes in developing cardiovascular medicines.
Born in Cleveland, OH, Brandon received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from John Carroll University in 2005. In 2006, Brandon joined Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in which he held various assignments as a sales associate, district managed care liaison, and member of Wyeth’s diversity taskforce. In 2009, Brandon was awarded with the Pristiq Pinnacle Award for delivering outstanding value to American physicians and generating sales within the Top 15% of Wyeth’s national sales force.
In his spare time, Brandon enjoys playing chess, reading, watching Basketball and American Football, traveling throughout The United States and Central America. He serves as a volunteer for Ecity, The Multicultural Affairs department at John Carroll University, and The Cleveland International Film Festival.
Heather Rule
Sponsored by the Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club (Lyndhurst, Ohio)
Heather loves learning, so she is pleased to have the opportunity to work in higher education. She works for Baldwin-Wallace College, a private institution located in a residential community 20 minutes outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1845, Baldwin-Wallace College offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, certificates, and professional development programs. Heather has been employed at Baldwin-Wallace for three years. In her role of Assistant Director for Adult Student Services, Heather focuses her time on students who are 25-65 years old. Heather also enjoys teaching as an adjunct faculty member.
Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Grove City College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Education in Adult Learning & Development from Cleveland State University in Ohio. She lives in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, where her personal interests include serving in her church, reading, entertaining, trying ethnic restaurants, volunteering, attending live theatre and lectures, and traveling.
Ken Fortuna
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mentor
Ken was born and raised in Mentor, Ohio and currently lives in Moreland Hills, OH. As a youth, he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He continues to be active with his local scout troop in Mentor. He graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He continues his education, studying to achieve a Master of Arts in Non-Profit Administration at John Carroll University.
After working at Tremco Inc. for a few years after graduation, Ken made a career change and began working at Hiram House Camp. Hiram House is a non-profit organization which has been in existence since 1896. It is among the oldest camps in the world. Ken worked as a counselor and various other positions before eventually becoming the Program Director. He has been at camp for over 4 years.
Ken enjoys year round outdoor activities including hiking, golfing and playing sports. He is always looking for a new adventure.