Rising from the depths of employment as a senior systems analyst in the financial industry, Gary evolved into a sole proprietor of a home improvement business. Upon retiring at an early age, he joined the Toastmasters in August of 2001, rising to achieve the Advanced Toastmaster Bronze and won the Humorous Speech Contest at the club level. Gary continued to expand his creativity with “Reel Time”, a play where the members of the audience become the actors, under the direction of Gary, who participated as the facilitator. Acting at the community theater, he performed in seven plays and was on the board of directors at the Bay Area Harbour Playhouse. After becoming a seeker in December 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio, Gary participated in many modalities and continues to work for better understanding.
Most recently, Gary is Carmel’s Senior photographer, working along with his staff of two, providing much needed guidance for Carmel’s photo department.