Inspiring the Youth of America by Remington Registry: 2013 Honors and Awards Edition

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Published by AuthorHouse 09/18/2013

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Contents

BIOGRAPHIES OF THE YEAR

HONORED AND AWARDED PROFESSIONALS

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS 2013

A-F Bios

BIO G-K

Bio L-P

BIO R-T

BIO Y-Z

CHAPTER AWARDED PROFESSIONALS 2013

MEMORY LANE

BIOGRAPHIES

OF THE YEAR

Ann L. Onton

Arlie Bennett

Betty Smith

Bonnie Cox

Catherine Wise

Christopher Vichiola

Clara Clirk

Elsa Gomez

Franz Hirschmann

Selene G. Gaffri

Helen Schmidt

Janet Williams

Joanne Denko

K. Alm

Jon O. Lockard

Patricia Mullinix

Purcell Keith

Roberta Gosman Donovan

Ann Sardeson

Tom Frank

HONORED AND AWARDED PROFESSIONALS

Diamond Award

Shepherd, Margaret A.

Job Title: Owner/ President

Industry: Production /Motivational speaker with production, author, model, and talent scout

Name of Company: Maximize M Productions

Website: Maximizem.com Email: maximize@yahoo.com

City: Reno

State: Nevada      Zip: 89502

University / Degree: Associate of Arts in Business Administration, 25 years of continuing education

Affiliations: Former Vice-President of Local Professional Women’s Group—Alameda, CA chapter, eWomen’s Network—NV, Linkin, BranchOut, The Basement Entrepreneurs Group, Cambridge Who’s Who Entrepreneur of the year 04-2011 through 04-2012 will be placed in the Cambridge Hall of Fame in April 2012, Remington Registry for Outstanding Professionals, SPCA Rescue Animal Shelters

Expertise: Motivational speaker (at times with production presentation),Literacy-Short Stories-Newspapers and Magazines with pictures of Margie Shepard, Event Promoter, Product and Business, Promotions, Certified Sales Specialist specializing in Tangible and Intangible Sales, Production(Director, Producer, Executive Producer, and Model Weight Loss and Self Confidence) (Nutri-System Weight Loss)

Awards: Recognized for building the most financial successful region (5 states) in the history of NutriSystem, developing 25,000 jobs. Three time government seal recipient, Kentucky Colonel, Common Wealth of Kentucky, State of Kentucky by Governor Fletcher, Patton and Wilkinson. Underwater search and rescue Award; Honorary member, Hamilton County Police Association. Cambridge Who’s Who officially, Lifetime Achievement Award (Remington Registry), World Peace Award-Remington Registry, Two-time inductee into the Presidential Library, Woman of outstanding Leadership, Online hall of fame—Cambridge Who’s Who, Entrepreneur of the Year—Cambridge Who’s Who

Published Works: Travesty—non fiction novel, stories and magazines with pictures published about Margie Shepherd published in the third largest magazine in Central Europe (three times published)

Public Speaking: Business Seminars for Success, Keynote Motivational Speaker (assortment of topics) fundraisers, Inspirational Events to Motivate, workshops, working workshops on customer service and sales, Professional motivational and inspirational speaker, pre—approved training, dietary speaker, re-educator

Keys to Success: Tenacity, belief, faith, possibilities, commitment and integrity. Keep on going! Why? Because winners never quit and quitters never win!

Hobbies: Photography, Creative Artistic Design, Working with children and animals, Reading and cooking, gardening, exercising

Motto: I LAUGH IN THE FACE OF FEAR. I DO NOT SHY AWAY FROM THE SWORD. I PREPARE, TRAIN, TO WIN AND ACHIEVE! POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Bio:

Here at Remington today is perhaps our proudest moment as writers publishes and decedents of our American forefathers. We recognize a professional who exemplifies what we stand for as a company and as a country. We recognize a professional who never believed in luck. A professional who battered down the walls of opportunity. We realize after thousands of biographies written to date that if a person’s strength of will was of measurable means, this professional would have most of all. We recognize prominent motivational speaker, author, and enterpernuer Margaret Shepherd. Let’s just start by saying that much like Mother Nature Margaret can offer a cool summer breeze or strike with the force of thousands of bolts of lightening. Margaret, much like a General gets the job done. She will go above, below or if she has to she will break right through. Margaret is a professional who has the courage to walk into anyones office with a well prepared presentation. She understands the science of marketing any product and is an expert on Human Behavior and what motivates the masses. Margaret has a soft side for people and is highly concerned with human rights and equality. When she says POWER TO THE PEOPLE she means it and after she herself became a victim she ventured out to strike back. Margaret holds our constitutional rights close to her heart. Over the years she used much of her own resources to bring awareness to unfair corporate practices. Margaret is well aware of what it takes to re-invent a career. Over the years she had to re-invent herself many times. Through personal illness and the illness of loved ones Margaret threw away personal dreams to care for others. In the end Margaret was thrust into a position of abandonment and had to dig deep within her own character and selfwill and create a method of survival. Undoubtedly Margaret’s resilience was tested on many occasions. Margaret with her child in her arms took on the world. No, Margaret could never succumb in a 9 to 5 existence. She took on the task of building a small company into a multi billion dollar conglomerate over a span of 25 years. At that moment Margaret demonstrated not only immeasurable tenacity but we confidently say she exhibited pure genius. Margaret walked through the door of police departments nation wide. She offered her weight loss programs and was warmly welcomed by professionals who surely needed her help. Over the years, Margaret was instrumental, in helping thousands of professionals. Her success spawned new products and immeasurable employment opportunities for other professionals. Margaret marketed her products state by state. She hired sale forces and dedicated thousands of working hours towards training and quality control. But for Margaret that was only the beginning. She ventured into hundreds of entrepreneurial concepts. Even today when speaking to her she breaks open every day like a vibrant 18 year old starting her career. Yes, as we said Margaret exemplifies what we stand for in every way. From pet products to books to modeling. For Margaret life is an endless array of adventures and curiosities. But through of all it Margaret never forget to give back. She spent years donating her time to a host of charities. And as you may know by now that if Margaret was going to do something she most certainly would have to be hands on in every way. Margaret traveled the world. She brought food, shelter, literature and love to the desperate needs of the children. Margaret ventured deep into the Kenyon Deserts and Jungles. Many times her life was at Great risk. She and her husband witnessed the great cultures of the African men who ran with the lions. She herself felt a connection with the spirit of these men who accepted life’s dangers and learned to co-exist with them instead of avoiding them. Margaret as a former race car driver in her youth is very well aware of testing her mortality. It seems that taking a turn at 120 miles per hour is a symbolic theme in her life. Undoubtedly all of us at Remington and of course our audience can learn a thing or two about playing it safe. All in all, Margaret’s life has been a worldwind of human ingenuity. She took the little tools she had and made herself a masterpiece of achievement. Most importantly Margaret’s life is a road map for all of us. She profoundly inspires people around her and that is her greatest quality and achievement. Today Margaret is still going strong for those who have the insight to see the priceless nature of her abilities. Margaret is currently working hand in hand with the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Her vision as a trusted participant of their human resourcing programs is an invaluable asset. Margaret is well known to boost moral and give each employee the feeling that self character and confidence is for everyone in any career position. Margaret lectures on an abundance of issues. She leaves no one behind and is one on one with any employee who needs a healthy kick in the pants. Most of all Margaret is a hero in the fight against quality of life. She fought to build a better America. She fought nutrition, freedom, and of course the liberty to live a life unincumbered by ideology or bigotries. Today we inshrine Margaret in our book of visionary’s. We present her with our Life Time Achievement Award and we proudly welcome her inclusion.

Diamond Awarded

Williams, Janet L.

First Name: Janet Middle: L.

Last Name: Williams

Job Title: Environment Research Technician

Industry: Government

Name of Company: DuPage County Public Works

Website: Email: jwilliams@dupageco.org

City: Glen Ellyn

State: IL Zip: 60137

University / Degree: A.S. in Applied Science, College of DuPage; A.S. in Computer Science, College of Dupage; Credits in GIS Program, College of DuPage; Credits in cooking classes, College of DuPage; Professional GIS Certificate, Elmhurst; Education from IIT; Certified in Homeland Security Community Emergency Response Team; Certificate form Lorman: Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations; Certification in Principals of Real Estate Acquisitions, ROW Association; Certificates in first aid, CPR and AID, boating, canoeing, camping, nature

Affiliations: International Right of Way Association, National Association of Professional Women, Cambridge Who’ Who, RLDS Church Youth and K-6 grade Sunday School Teacher

Expertise: 37 years in geographic information systems, preserving the environment

Awards: 1998 Glen Ellyn Jaycees, Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year; Those Who Excel Award, School 41 2006-2007, Most Beautiful Garden Award for most Non-Residential Garden—Village of Glen Ellyn 2004

Published Works: 5 books about parks trees and leaves, 3 books about the vines and bushes within Churchill Park, a book on the evasive trees and plants within Churchill Park, 4 planting books, 2 books with animal tracks, a book for reference about the seeds the scouts gathered from the FERMI Prairies, several books on the birds Identified in Churchill Park, book of songs and poems written about the park

Public Speaking: Lectures and presentations

Keys to Success: My success was because of my two daughters, their clubs, their friends and the many experiences and opportunities I was able to offer them

Hobbies: Gardening, decorating wedding cakes, making candies, cooking, sewing, making the food and decoration and hosting parties, cooking

Bio:

Here at Remington, over the years we have defined success in so many different way; Success for charitable contribution, success for medical breakthrough, success for musical achievement. Never before have we measured success for a spirit of life or an enthusiasm for all life forms. Today is a special day and perhaps a profound change on how we perceive happiness and career accomplishment. Today is a day where we realize that anything in life that you put your heart into can only result in success and no one demonstrates this better than Janet Williams. Janet’s zest for life emanates over great distances. Her genuine smile and spark can be felt clear across any continent. Janet unwraps each day like a new gift. She pours her heart into everything she does and instills in all around her a positive attitude, and a team spirit. Here at Remington, it’s important to know that this years book is about inspiring the Youth of America, and no one does that better than Janet. She is a baton twirler at the head of any parade. For over 37 years she has streamlined a very complicated area of government service. Janet has unraveled the geographic nightmares of her community. Her serious side is profoundly felt when work has to get done, and proper permits need to be adhered to. Truthfully speaking, Janet’s biography can strictly be a depiction of a professional with infinite academics and credentials. But we here at Remington only see her enormous benevolence first and foremost. Janet has been giving her whole life to the Girl Scouts of America. Over the years she has given untold amounts of personal time to various causes. In the end, our thousand page Congressional book can truly have meaning if professionals like Janet are present. At this point we at Remington wish to express to our readers that this one professional has defined our existence in every way. After 60 thousand biographies we can only say that if emotional spirit and eternal light was of measurable means Janet would have the most. Janet makes all of us realize what success truly means and her years of hardwork and dedication should be a wake-up call to all of us as a nation. Today we proudly and respectfully honor Janet in our hall of hero’s when we offer her our Lifetime Achievement Award on this day May of 2012. Janet’s voice will echo across a nation with a prolific message that simply states Take Life head on and treat each moment like a precious jewel. We at Remington certainly thank Janet for a priceless demonstration on how life should be lived. She truly gives our career here at Remington purpose, and we very much welcome her inclusion.

Diamond Award

Wedman, Nancy L.

First Name: Nancy Middle: L.

Last Name: Wedman

Job Title: Retired Registered Phyiscal Therapist

Industry: Physical Therapy

Name of Company: Anne Carleson Center for Children

Website: Email:

City: Jamestown

State: ND Zip: 58401

University / Degree: B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy, Nebraska Wesleyan University; Certification from Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy, Rochester, MN

Affiliations: American Association of University Woman

Expertise: 43 years in the industry specializing in Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy therapy and treatment, performing evaluations, organization of programs, Physically Handicapped Children including children who have spinal cord and brain injuries and congenital deformities

Awards: Various awards for her excellent service as well as Alumni Awards from the former students in our center

Published Works: Poems inspired by children and her center’s publications sent to donors

Public Speaking: Speaker for the American Association of University of Women

Keys to Success: Knowledge, Training, Passion for working with children and challenge to improve their lives and positive belief that all life has value and can be a contribution to society. Nancy believes that a strong faith in an almighty and loving god who gives life should instill in anyone a respect for life and a desire to make all life more productive. Nothing is more thrilling than seeing a child walk unassisted for the first time, dress without assistance or speak and be understood. The day an autistic who rarely spoke looked up at her and said I Love you. will never be forgotten.

Hobbies: Volunteers at church and local hospice, spending time with her 13 grandchildren, knitting, crocheting, flower gardens

Bio:

Here at Remington there is no higher honor than to those who help or heal a sick child. With child diseases such as autism, Cerebral Palsy, and many other illnesses at alarming levels its brilliant professionals like Nancy Wedman that we rely in these difficult times. Nancy has brought rehabilitation therapy into the 21st century. With over 40 years in the healthcare and prominent education background Nancy is at the top of any Who’s Who list. Nancy has been awarded on many occasions as a healthcare professional and as a leading woman in society. Nancy attributers her success to her work ethic and strong family values. She had a special instructor at the Mayo clinic who instilled in Nancy the importance of life and how fortunate we all are. Nancy never stopped caring. Her destiny from an early age was laid out before her. It’s also important to know that Nancy dedicated her life to disabled children long before there was government funding. At that time local and state assistance was minimal. Nancy had to create her own techniques. She had to form groups and get volunteers to help. It wasn’t until many years later that special programs were made available in public schools. Today Nancy lives a much more quiet life. She still contributes as an advisor. She frequently speaks to former students and finds great satisfaction in their success. Nancy when she gets time also enjoys poetry. She has many hobbies and for many years she used her hobbies with her students to relieve some of emotional trauma of being disabled. Nancy’s gift to the children will never be forgotten. Eventually children from all over the world came to her for her help. Nancy’s contribution to humanity could never truly be calculated. She has had a profound and emotionally moving impact on her community and the rest of us. Today Nancy’s concerns run deep into the child services of her community and our nation. She wants politicans to forget popularity and rectify the healthcare issues that concern all of us. Nancy considers herself retired but we at Remington are well aware that professionals like her never truly take a day off. Her son, a prominent scientist certainly walks in her footsteps and carries the strong ethnic values she has lived by for so many years. Her oldest daughter is doing research in the Mayo Clinic facility in Rochester, Minn. and her husband is also doing research to improve our knowledge and skill with managing health issues. Today Nancy reflects on so many wonderful moments in her career. She reflects on her family’s history of education and the progress made for children with disability. From her sisters health issues to days around the campfire Nancy remembers all too well a yearning to want to help others. It’s a theme of life and undoubtedly a theme that has touched the lives of so many. With all that said today we proudly, officially and respectfully award Nancy Wedman our Lifetime Achievement Award in which Nancy deserves so well. Her prolific biography is a huge representative of our mentorship program and we at Remington offer it as inspiration to school children across America. We would also like to mention that Nancy is not one to seek publicity. She made an exception exclusively for us when she felt her story can act as a wake up call for future generations. Nancy’s life and career embody the American spirit to give back to the community and here at Remington we are honored to announce her inclusion.

Diamond Achievement Award

Wise, Catherine C.

First Name: Catherine Middle: C.

Last Name: Wise

Job Title: Owner

Industry: Retail

Name of Company: Wise’s Green House

City: York Haven

State: PA   Zip: 17370

University / Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University (1968)

Affiliations: National Home Gardening Club; National Grange

Expertise: Bromeliads

Hobbies: Gardening; Planting

Bio:

Here at Remington our prestigious book has taken on a life of its own. It seems that the nobility of each professional has given the book an integrity that speaks volumes. It seems that the strength of will and the enormous concern for mankind and our planet comes through our pages with a tremendous thrust of humanity. All that being said we realize that life and earth are synonymous and no one represents this precious fact than prominent gardener and greenhouse specialist Catherine C. Wise. Catherine, in everyway makes us proud to be Americans and writers. She gives our book purpose because she took the gift god gave her and reached her potential. In turn Catherine has inspired a nation. Catherine, with her rare cactus and assorted plants puts the fun back in gardening. Catherine is a proud and humble professional who has a wonderful resume of academics. But her green thumb was all she needed. Catherine has ventured into many aspects of gardening and farming. From vegetables to perennials and even nuts, Catherine’s warmth and genuinely caring nature is felt from great distances. We at Remington pride ourselves in highlighting a gardening professional well before many others we feel that children, students and other professionals can learn so much from professionals like Catherine. The beauty of Catherine’s career is that she carried the pride of her family, much like her plants she sprouted in the gardening industry from a child. She bloomed into what we at Remington call a natural. Today Catherine and her bromides have caught the eye of a national media. Her company Wise’s Green House is nationally respected for consultation. Today Catherine travels the nation. She lives a whirlwind of success and her humble nature is something we at Remington are riveted too. Today we too express our humble nature and put aside fancy suits and limousines for a sweaty brow and dirty hands. We do so with great pride when we officially and respectfully honor Catherine with our Professional of the Year award in Botany and Gardening on this day October 2012. It’s time for all of us to embrace our planet and its ecology. It starts with a determined and gifted individual with a big heart and a green thumb. In the end we look to Catherine as someone who can inspire the youth of America. We offer her our highest honor and welcome her inclusion.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Eastman, John R.

First Name: John Middle: R.

Last Name: Eastman

Job Title: Retired Teacher/Independent Scholar

Industry: Education

Email: johneastman76@gmail.com; johneastman76@earthlink.net

City: Newport News

State: VA   Zip: 23601

University / Degree: B.A. in History, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D. in Medieval History, Minor in Art History and Modern European History, University of Würzburg, Germany; Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in German PreK-12, Latin PreK-12 and history

Affiliations: International Medieval Bibliography, National Coalition of Independent Scholars—member, American Historical Association, American Catholic Historical Association, The American Philological Association, American Indian College Fund, Southeastern Medieval Association

Expertise: 20 years in the profession specializing in medieval studies and German and other languages

Awards: Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in American Education, William John Bennett Memorial Scholarship—Annapolis High School

Published Works: Books including Papal Abdication in Later Medieval Thought and De Renunciatione Pape; articles including Giles of Rome and His Use of St. Augustine in Defense of Papal Abdication, Relating to Martin Luther to Giles of Rome: How to Proceed! Medieval Perspectives, "A Response to Murray Wax on Culture", My Unholy Trinity in Education, Book Reviews, The Collected Studies of Peter Herde and Das Kammerregister Papst Martins IV. (Reg. Vat.42)

Public Speaking: Many lectures and presentations at organizations, universities and educational institutions related to his field

Keys to Success: Curiosity and Perseverance

Hobbies: College football, meditation, walking, genealogy

Motto: They wait like mules to kick each other in the chest.(Jacopone da Todi, d.1306, Franciscan poet, who writes here about medicant scholars in the monastery)

Bio:

Today here at Remington we openly admit that adequately depicting the life and career of Dr. John R. Eastman may truly be impossible for any publication. To simply call Dr. Eastman an educator would leave the other 99% of his life untold. First and foremost Professor Eastman is a master of languages and cultures. He has done far more than achieve stellar academics. He has spent his whole life living in the worlds in which those languages were born. John has studied and traveled through the medieval roads of Europe. His quest for knowledge goes hand in hand with his insatiable curiosity for the evolution of mankind. John is a hands-on historian. He lived in Germany for years and his travels gave him a true sense of what it was like in the 15th century. In researching the development of the Church, John’s studies included many intellectual activities from the Carolingian to Romanesque periods and the High Middle Ages 8th to 13th centuries. From the Reformation to the Renaissance John explored the deeply guarded scripts hidden in the tombs of European libraries. John immersed himself in the Latin cultures of years ago. After years of study Dr. Eastman emerged much more than an educator. He offers his students a true to life depiction of the epic tales of the religious crusades and holy wars that gave way to our modern society. An athletic child by nature, John’s inquisitive instincts surfaced with epic exuberance for the many unanswered questions about our culture as a human race. John realized that the roots to many of his questions lie in the depths of literature. From Alistair Cooke to George Orwell and the German classics to Friedrich Nietzsche of the latter half of the century, John was captivated in every sense. John, obviously a man who never does anything half heartedly immersed himself in thousands of publications. He set out to formulate his own theories and today his conclusions wonderfully enlighten all of us. Undoubtedly unraveling the complexities of multiple cultures, ideologies and nations was a difficult task and most certainly required a lifetime of study. The coalescence of thousands of years of independent achievement created a forum of human evolution that we at Remington find riveting and fully understand Dr. Eastman’s personal contribution to this pivotal moment in history. John’s quest for knowledge led him in to the darkened corners of archeology, science, astronomy and mathematics. Visiting multiple megaliths and museums around the world was a wonderful opportunity to expand his theories and collaborate with other educators and philosophers. John is separating fact from fiction and theory from reality. In the light of so many recent discoveries of ancient origin, John’s works are only now becoming mainstream. His greatest quality is an open mind and his skills as a researcher. From the adventurous spirit of a Southern Californian hitchhiker to the steps of the Egyptian Tomb, John has emerged an enigma in his own right and truthfully we can talk endlessly about him. Dr. Eastman is a true historian and his in depth analysis is what makes him the brilliant professional he is today. At this point we at Remington realize that Mr. Eastman’s dedication and personal commitment is far too important to lay quietly for others not to witness. We proudly enter John into our Mentorship Program and thrust his biography into a very important role in our society. We officially and formally award Mr. Eastman our Lifetime Achievement Award on this day March of 2012. This award in conjunction with our Mentorship Program will highlight Mr. Eastman’s achievements at the top of our 1100 page book. This status will give the students and children a career boost and perhaps the vision to pursue their dreams. We at Remington confidently endorse Mr. Eastman’s advice. We proudly offer his nobility and hope that others courageously attempt to walk in his footsteps. Here at Remington we very much admire his tenacity and his relentless perseverance and welcome his inclusion.

Mentorship Program Award

Sankey, Barry L.

First Name: Barry Middle: I.

Last Name: Sankey

Job Title: Sports Reporter

Industry: Newspaper Reporter

Name of Company: The Phoenix

Website: www.phoenixvillenews.com Email: bsankey@phoenixvillenews.com; bsankey1@verizon.net

City: Trappe

State: PA Zip: 19426

University / Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Political Science, Temple University (1976)

Affiliations: multiple Who’s Who

Expertise: Sports writing

Awards: Multiple-Time Recipient, Keystone Press Award for Journalism

Published Works: All journal register company, Newspapers

Public Speaking: Spotlite Radio, Close-up talk radio

Keys to Success: Hard work, flexibility, efficiency

Hobbies: Watching Professional sports, College Sports, News Shows, movies, music, dining out

Bio:

Here at Remington we are well aware of the effects of a solid athletic adolescence. We are well aware of the disciplines and moral lessons that come with sports and the ability to work towards a goal. As a company it would be easy to recognize people of wealth and political stature first and foremost. But maybe building a better America starts with us putting the needs of children and communities ahead of everything else. Here at Remington that’s exactly what we have done and it all starts with recognizing professionals like Barry Sankey. Barry a writer and commentator is a professional who thrives on youth athletics and competition. He prides himself in spotting brilliance and uncovering that diamond in the rough. Undoubtedly, living in Pennsylvania means uncommon athletic talent is in abundance. Just ask Mike Piazza. Barry is part of a whole new wave of community involving professionals who encourage children to fulfill their potential. His actions are what we need to get the children off the streets and out of the Jungle. Today Barry recognizes raw talents and writes about it regularly. He is building a program for success and in turn we as parents can watch our children flourish into adult hood. But what struck us even more about Mr. Sankey was his grass roots upbringing. Barry has worked in many different environments, obviously journalism is his passion but being hands on seems like a philosophy of life. Barry certainly loves all sports for men and women. We at Remington are quick to overlook a fancy corporate professional for a man who enjoys the smell of a grass field before the heat of a battle. Today Barry appears on all forms of media. He enjoys all sports and is a mentor to many. Although Barry instills academics he enjoys writing about a student who can balance both. In the end, we at Remington unearthed the true MVP of sports talent and it wasn’t a student. It was a intuitive writer who can sense the eye of the tiger from a great distance and can thrust a career into a promising future. Here at Remington we thank Barry for encouraging our youth and we certainly welcome his inclusion.

Ghawi, Nabil

First Name: Nabil Middle:

Last Name: Ghawi

Job Title: Registered Investment Advisor, RFC, CFS

Industry: Consultancy

Name of Company: NRG Capital Services LLC

City: Greenwich

State: CT   Zip: 06831

University / Degree: B.A.—American University of Beirut; University of London-coursework in International Relations; Stockbroker license from New York Institute of Finance

Expertise: 26 years in Investment advising, financial planning, counseling and consulting

Keys to Success: diligence, hard work, never gives up attitude

Hobbies: Tennis, swimming, traveling, reading, sailing

Bio:

Here at Remington we realize that the 21st Century is certainly not for the faint of heart. We realize that hardwork, academics and credentials are wonderful but fall far short of success and fulfilling a duty to a client. Here at Remington we realize that 80 nations around the world come with enormous implications that shape the world we live in both economically and financially. With that being said we at Remington recognize a professional who envisions a global unification that starts in the financial district and the board rooms of economic collaboration, nationally respected financial advisor Nabil Ghawi. With a strong hold on international waters and 26 years of a hardline commitment, Nabil is a professional of the new millenium. He is a professional who walks on several continents at one time. Nabil, born in Beirut senses the changes that other financial experts can never understand. He sits on the cutting edge of new waves of technology and national resource production. Nabil is a professional that we at Remington look to when global markets shift and economic confusion is part of our daily financial stress. We offer Nabil our highest honor and we welcome his inclusion.

Diamond Award

Doenges, Marilynn E.

First Name: Marilynn Middle: E. Last Name: Doenges

Job Title: Retired Registered Nurse/Author

Industry: Healthcare/Writing

Email: doeme@msn.com

City: Colorado Spring

State: CO   Zip: 80910

University / Degree: M.A. in Education; Registered Nurse; Certified Clinical Specialist, State of Colorado

Affiliations: Colorado Nurses Association, The American Nurses Association, Local Widows Association, Boy Scouts of America, United States Army Nurses Corps WWII Child Abuse Prevention Association

Expertise: psychiatric nursing and writing

Awards: Colorado Nurses Hall of Fame

Published Works: Co-Author of many Textbooks, manuals and 10 books on nursing

Public Speaking: Speaker for organizations

Keys to Success: Interest, curiosity

Hobbies: Knitting, Crocheting, Spending time with her family

Bio:

Here at Remington undoubtedly the term be all you can be starts with outstanding professionals like Marilynn E. Doenges. For Marilynn’s life is all about taking on challenges. Her career in nursing is only a very small part or what she has achieved. Marilynn has been a mentor to so many. She has inspired hundreds if not thousands of her peers and trainees and that includes us here at Remington. Marilynn’s list of awards and credentials are staggering. She is a far cry from a 9 to 5 employee. Her career ventures out into all directions of healthcare, education, literature, parenting and of course multiple forms of psychotherapy. Marilynn’s life and career represents the great integrity and tradition of America’s proud nursing heritage. Her distinguished military background makes her that much more rare as an individual and certainly her advice and life experience is a priceless commodity. Marilynn simply built us a future with her many years of hard work and courage. We admire everything about her and everything she stands for and here at Remington we very much offer her our highest honor and welcome her inclusion.

Diamond Award

Ryan, Margaete F.

First Name: Margarete Middle: F. Last Name: Ryan

Job Title: Artist/Teacher

Industry: Art/ Education

Name of Company: Gretchen’s Studio

Email: gretcher4art@att.net

City: Carmichael

State: CA   Zip: 95608

University / Degree: B.A., Germany; A.A.S. in Art, American River College

Affiliations: Northern California Art Association, Business and Languages, NCA-board member, Vision, Strength and Artistic Expression—board member

Expertise: art, sculpting, painting, use hand made paper and teaching students

Awards: Who’s Who of Women in the World, State Fair Award of Excellence, Four Best of Show Awards,

Published Works: Many works of art

Public Speaking: Speaker for her art work and organizations

Keys to Success: Follow your passion

Hobbies: Running, crafts, volunteering

Bio:

Here at Remington we do so much more than recognize a professional for brilliance in a field. We seek out their tutelage. We seek out their intuition. We seek out their life experiences and most of all we seek out the true driving force of their humanity. It’s a time consuming and pain staking commitment that all of us at Remington take very seriously. We pride ourselves in displaying the theme of a lifelong journey along with the hidden qualities that made it all happen. In many cases we are the students in a classroom learning the ultimate and priceless lesson. We are professionals thirsty for answers to life and are riveted to the incredible tales of career success. Today without exception we are absolutely captivated by a 50 years journey that spans over multiple continents and multiple cultures. A journey of compassion and a deep concern for children. An incredible experience of living through the clash of ideology, military forces and the taming of a planet. Gretchen F. Ryan, a nationally respected artist who lived a life of impossibilities everyday. Gretchen crossed a continent and followed her husband’s military career for decades. Secretly lying beneath her commitment was her own god given talents which arose many years later, Gretchen gave her heart to the children at the hospital. She gave her soul, her talents and her guidance as she mentored them. We at Remington openly admit after 60,000 biographies written to date that this one professional has touched us deeper than even we can imagine. We at Remington have a heartfelt and abiding respect for artists. These are people who, with their hearts and hands, give moments and emotions tangible form. Those who teach art are all the more worthy of admiration, as they make it their lives’ work to instill their passion in others. It is plain to see, then, why we consider Gretchen’s inclusion such an honor. From sculpture to painting and from Germany to Sacramento, Gretchen has done much to energize her students with the same boundless love for art that she feels every day. She is a credit to educators, creators, and women of vision the world over. Simply put Gretchen’s international flavor gives her that wonderful creative spirit that brings her art to life. Her art has been known to fuel the soul and she has encouraged so many to pursue their God-given talents. Gretchen’s contribution to her students and to the rest of the cultural community is immeasurable and we here at Remington thank her for a lifelong dedication of opening our hearts and minds to the infinite beauty that awaits us and we welcome her inclusion.

Humanitarian Contribution Award

Lawrence, Ruth

First Name: Dr. Ruth Middle:

Last Name: Lawrence

Job Title: Pediatrician/ Professor/Medical Director

Industry: Healthcare

Name of Company: University of Rochester Medical Center

Email: ruth-lawrence@urmc.com

City: Rochester

State: NY Zip: 14618

University / Degree: BS-Antioch College; MD-University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Affiliations: University of Rochester Medical Center; Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine; American Academy of Pediatrics

Expertise: Pediatrics, Clinical Toxicology, Neonatology as well as teaching, poison control, breastfeeding and lactation

Awards: Nominated by Rep. Louise M. Slaughter for the Local Legend Award, Distinguished Alumni Award-University of Rochester School of Medicine; Lifetime Achievement Award—Anthony L. Jordan Health Center Recognition; Dr. Richard Bayley Award—Richmond University Medical Center; Health Leadership Award and many more from public health agencies, breastfeeding and toxicology associations and medical centers

Published Works: Author of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, many articles, chapters and reviews

Bio:

Here at Remington our life begins and ends with children and building a better America. Our role as parents interferes constantly with our career as publishers. Our purpose has a clairvoyance that goes far beyond literature and career recognition. Simply put today is no exception. We feel that certain professionals over the last few decades have truly turned a corner in the field of pediatrics and undoubtedly Dr. Ruth A Lawrence has been a fundamental part in everyway. Ruth, a highly awarded physician has collaborated with the greatest minds in child medicine and Ivy League education. She stood strong against corporate negligence and improper procedures. As a long time resident of Rochester Ruth has exemplified the meaning of community leader. We at Remington are well aware of the roots that Ruth has firmly planted. We admire not only her dedication to the children, education, and science, but her tenacity to put her neighbors and loved ones at the forefront of her concerns. We at Remington offer Ruth our highest honor and enthusiastically welcome her inclusion and the integrity that she adds to our 1100 page book of heroes.

Diamond Award

Gomez, Elsa

First Name: Elsa Middle: Last Name: Gomez

Job Title: Director of Quality Assurance for R&D

Organization: Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Website: www.watsonpharm.com Email: egomez@watsonpham.com

City: Corona State: CA   Zip: 92882

University / Degree: University of Puerto Rico—Master & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Affiliations: American Chemical & Quality Society.

Expertise: Research, development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

Hobbies: Reading, Egyptian History & traveling to England

Bio:

Ms. Gomez attributes her success to the support she receives from her employees. The incredible accomplishments of Ms. Elsa Gomez are vast at the very least her degrees, certificates, awards and licenses are absolutely astonishing. But what struck us most about her was her dedication and perseverance to the assurance of the highest quality of product safety and affordability. Ms. Gomez has time and time again in her career made every effort to bring the highest standards possible to her industry that is today the norm. Her many years and experience working in conjunction with the Department of Defense has put her at the pinnacle of her field. Her love for chemistry and science and particularly her fascination with Albert Einstein has driven her to have some of the most accomplishments that we have ever seen. Elsa is one of the most detail oriented professionals you will ever find. Her roots of government auditing gave her a unique view of her industries that others simply don’t have. Her talents and skills in the pharmaceutical field are without boundaries. Elsa has a natural ability to organize and manage groups. She is like a General in the field of battle. She is the ultimate role model and leads by example. She is a true unsung American Hero. Her dedication to her work has touched all of us in one way or another. Elsa’s work ethic is unparalleled. She has a natural obsession with safety and human health. Elsa has made quality control her personal responsibility. She is a take charge person and the result is a brilliant professional. This remarkable person is at the very top of the Remington Family. Her contribution to humanity is undefinable and incalculable. We give her the highest of praise and welcome her inclusion.

Diamond Awarded

Purscell, Keith W.

First Name: Keith Middle: W.

Last Name: Purscell

Job Title: Retired Minister. Since 1997 have served congregations as Trained Interim Pastor

Industry: Religion

Name of Company: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Email: kwpurscell@charter.net

City: Mankato

State: MN Zip: 56002

University / Degree: Coursework in Johnson Bible College; B.A. in Religion, Nebraska Christian College; Postgraduate Studies in Lincoln Christian College; MDiv Phillips Theological Seminary

Affiliations: Organizing President for Living at Home Block Nurse Program in Mankato designed to help volunteers assist aging persons to remain in their own homes as long as possible. He also was a part-time chaplain for seven years with an area Alcoholism and Drug Treatment Center in Northwest Iowa.

Expertise: Achievements included design of regional policy on sexual abuse by clergy or staff for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Central Rocky Mountain Region

Awards: Named Distinguished Alumnus, Phillips University Alumni, 2001

Published Works: Co-Author of (Devotional Prayer) Secret Place, 1982. Also has had a number of articles published in a cluster of church related magazines

Public Speaking: Has often been called upon to present special messages to community events through the years. Preaches in a manner that attempts to create a sense of dialogue between the pastor and those who are present. Was named in Disciples Magazine as one of the Outstanding Preachers in the nation. He has also conducted learning sessions for community volunteers related to spirituality in touching other persons’ lives.

Keys to Success: The primary keys to success for Keith are to walk with God each day, and to not only listen to other persons’ words, but also to their hearts

Hobbies: Photography and loves to travel

Bio:

We are so very excited to welcome the inclusion of Keith Purscell. There are a few people on the planet that have done as much for their community than Keith. Simply put, Keith is a father, older brother, friend you can rely on in the most difficult of times. Keith spent 50 years working as a community leader. As a minister Keith has done battle against some of societies most difficult issues. Keith has waged war against drugs, alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and a multitude of other societal problems. Keith is a monumental figure and the hand of God at work. His message is simple. Life is full of changes, but keeping Christ in your heart is the only thing that should stay the same. Keith’s career has seen the struggle of mankind over many decades. He graduated from college in 1953. Keith has witnessed inequality, corruption, brutality and through the years he has stood strong against the forces of evil. Reverend Purscell himself has been the foundation that holds up the four walls of his church and community. To this day his tenacious and enduring character stands as a miracle in itself. Reverend Purscell has proved to all of us and to all of mankind that there is a bigger message and the struggle to be decent and honest is a worthy one. He is a living proof that mankind has a chance and people who pursue justice and an honest life do not die in vain. He is living proof that through Christ we will emerge a peaceful and benevolent society. Keith is an unsung hero in every way. We offer him the highest honor we can and we thank him for setting a standard as a professional we all must follow.

Diamond Award

Walters, Richard F.

First Name: Richard Middle: F.

Last Name: Walters

Job Title: Professor Emeritus, Computer Science and Medical Informatics

Name of Company: University of California, Davis

Email: walters@cs.ucdavis.edu

City: Davis

State: CA Zip: 95616

University / Degree: B.A. from Williams College in Geology; M.A. from University of Wyoming in Geology; Ph.D. from Stanford University in Geology and study in France

Affiliations: Phi Beta Kappa, Fellow of the American College Medical Informatics, Sigma Xi, IEEE, ACM, American Educational Research Association, American Medical Informatics Association, U.C. Davis Distinguished Teaching Award, Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professorship

Expertise:Programming language:M, used now worldwide in Medical Records, Petroleum Geology, Medical Informatics, Computer Applications, Health informatics

Awards: Funded research including RCT Development, use of remote collaboration tool in second language acquistion and computer based research

Published Works: Over 120 publications: UNICODE Based Remote Collaboration for Second language Acquisition, Evolution of the Remote Collaboration Tool: A Continuing Process, Hybrid System for Telepthology, Interactive Tools and Language Acquisitions, Implementing Chat software in the Foreign Language Curriculum:The Case or RTA, Can Distance learning be used to teach M Programming?, Word search performance for diagnosis of equine surgical colics in free-text electronic patient records, M Programming:A Comprehensive Guide. Distance learning at the University of California: Barriers, Successes and Challenges, ‘Distance Learning: A controlled Performance Outcome Analysis, Kanji-Lookup: A Computer-Based, Multi-Indexed System for Beginning Students of Japanese

Keys to Success: Serendipity, education which taught him to think and defend his ideas

Bio:

Here at Remington we sit back in amazement at the professionals who built our national defense systems, fed the masses and took us to space. We sit back in amazement of technology that turned a horse drawn carriage into a supersonic flight and a weightless space walk. With that today we sit back and witness a professional who developed new ideas that shaped our century and our very existence. A professional who studied the geological secrets and unlocked the mysteries of our planets minerals. Computer science Educator Richard Walters. Richard is a professional who learned how to blend science with technology. He is a professional who understood the potential of the computer. He is a professional who witnessed a moment in time when worlds collided with incredible results. Richard a computer expert developed the early stage programs needed to refine fossil fuels and balance the chemistry involved. He is a professional who took humanity out of the caves of ignorance and in turn helped supply the needs of a planet. Today we at Remington enjoy this history lesson of a scientist who learned to think perhaps ahead of his time. We offer Richard our highest honor and we welcome his inclusion.

Diamond Awarded Of

Humanitarian Contribution

Gosman-Donovan, Roberta

First Name: Roberta Middle: Gosman Last Name: Donovan

Job Title: Owner

Industry: Food Services

Name of Company: Gosman’s Dock Restaurant

Email: rgosmandonovan@yahoo.com

City: Montauk

State: NY Zip: 11954

University / Degree: B.A. in French and Spanish, Rosemont College

Affiliations: New York State Restaurant Association, American Association of University Women, Music for Montauk—founder

Expertise: 54 years in the profession specializing management of staff and operations and customer service

Awards: Woman of the year 2012-MVA award and NY Resturant Association. ELILD.

Published Works: NYS recommendations for business in the east end.

Public Speaking: Speaker for the restaurant and other organizations as welltion

Keys to Success: Hard work, determination and customer service skills

Hobbies: Sailing, Fishing, Listening to Music, Traveling, Snorkeling, Dancing

Bio:

Here at Remington we are well aware that every great ship is only as stable as its anchor and in many ways life and the pursuit of greatness is very similar. Gosman’s Dock, a memorable part of the Long Island experience, is the fruit of one women’s determination, vision and exceptional talent for customer service. That woman is Roberta Gosman-Donovan, and the dockside restaurant bears her surname with pride. Undoubtedly many of the professionals we recognize have incredible resumes with stunning academics and credentials but few among define a century of evolution in such a precious area of our nation. Few among them have done more for preservation and ecological beauty. Few among them have mixed tranquility with wildlife aesthetics. Today we at Remington openly admit that limousines and private jets take a back seat to a tenacious leader who kept the sacred land holy and left our children centuries of pristine quiet shore front. Roberta stands her ground and we all benefit from her stubborn intuition and the pride she bares for her families integrity and her loyalty to the children of Long Island. Today we remember the Gosman family. We remember the fishing, the restaurants and the quiet moments. We remember the rocks and the sound of a gentle breeze. We remember a walk in the sand looking up at a parent with tearful pride. Thanks to Roberta we remember why our publication has such a noble purpose. It starts with a professional and a passion and it ends with a simple smile from a toddler. It is the efforts of professionals like Roberta and her goal-oriented work ethic that countless patrons have to thank as they enjoy a Long Island institution, but would never be so without Roberta’s perseverance and business skills as its foundation. Roberta is an entrepreneur who went on to become a local legend, She is just the sort of professional we at Remington are honored to include and we thank Roberta for being the beacon of light through the fog that leads us home and we welcome her inclusion.

Diamond Awarded of

Humanitarian Contribution

Gaffri, Selene G.

First Name: Selene Middle: G.

Last Name: Gaffri

Job Title: Biological Technician

Industry: Agriculture/Government

Name of Company: United States Department of Agriculture Research Service Division

Email: sggaffri@hotmail.com

City: Sidney

State: MT Zip: 59270

University / Degree: A.A.S. in General Education; B.S. in Plant Protection, Montana State University; Certification in Medical Transcription

Affiliations: Women’s Ministry, Lutheran Church, Footlights and Grease Paint, Mondak Heritage Center, Shakespheare in the Park

Expertise: 26 years in the profession in grasshopper identification, identifying 155 species of grasshoppers from all stages of development, limiting grasshopper population

Awards: Certification of Appreciation, United States Department of Agriculture

Published Works: Please fill in

Public Speaking: Training, Field Days-Audience (Congressman Senators to Ranchers)

Keys to Success: The Support she receives from her mentors, extension service and her ability to swing a sweep net

Hobbies: Reading, Working on Computers, Drawing, Playing, Attending Theater Camp

Bio:

Here at Remington we set out to recognize brilliance in any field. We set out to inspire children. We set out to build a better America. But most of all we set out to break us out of the irresponsibility we face as a society. Today we do all these things at one time with the inclusion of nationally respected federal representative and biological technician Selene G. Gaffri. Selene’s concern for America goes far deeper than our citizens. She is concerned with thousands of species throughout the world. She is a caretaker of nature’s beauty and the little things that make life special and give our children a future. Selene, a spiritual professional holds her mothers integrity close to her heart. Her mother Betty Jean understood the value of academics. Selene’s father John R. Bauer a naval civil service set his daughter out to live a noble life. Selene with powerful mentors nearby

Diamond Awarded

Cecil, Jeanette

First Name: Jeanette Middle: Last Name: Cecil

Job Title: Owner

Industry: Hospitality

Name of Company: Parshall Motor Inn

Email: parshallmotor@ruggedwest.com

City: Parshall

State: ND   Zip: 58770

University / Degree: Some college

Affiliations: Veterans Organization Association, United Handicap; St. Jude’s hospital; Feed our children; Keep