I have been writing for Plymouth State University in central New Hampshire (my younger daughter Molly’s alma mater) for several years now. My stories about students, alumni, and campus projects have appeared in the university’s alumni magazine and on its website.

Most recently, I wrote the following piece, and rather than offering it in full here on my site, I am providing the link to read it on the Plymouth State website:

Chris Steffanci ’96: “Plymouth gave me everything I needed to be successful”

Working his way through college while also earning good grades taught Chris Steffanci ’96 about hard work, and the experiences propelled him into almost instant success in the business world. In his 30s, Steffanci was Heineken’s youngest-ever regional vice president. For the past decade, he’s been president and CEO of Columbia Distributing and is now also a minority owner. The firm is the fifth largest beverage distributer in the United States with locations on the West Coast, where Steffanci lives in Seattle.

Read more about Chris and Columbia Distributing.

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I have been writing for Plymouth State University in central New Hampshire (my younger daughter Molly’s alma mater) for several years now. My stories about students, alumni, and campus projects have appeared in the university’s alumni magazine and on its website.

Most recently, I wrote the following piece, and rather than offering it in full here on my site, I am providing the link to read it on the Plymouth State website:

Lt. Col. Christopher Thompson ’05, ’10G: Leader, Family Man, Entrepreneur

Lt. Col. Christopher Thompson ’05, ’10G knows sacrifice—as does his wife, Cheyanne Bacon ’05. Three times between 2007 and 2017, when Thompson was deployed by the New Hampshire Army National Guard to serve in northern Iraq and other countries in the Middle East, Thompson had to leave his family behind.

He and Cheyanne believe his service is worth the stress, the separation, the nights alone. And his message to all is multifaceted. Be the best person you can be. Take advantage of all the opportunities available to you as an American. Develop a work ethic.

Read more about Lt. Col. Thompson.

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