Having just stumbled upon the RPI Class of '73 website and suffered the disappointment of barely remembering only a couple of the personal update authors therein, I decided that contributing mine would be a more effective way of correcting the situation than complaining.  So here's what I've been up to for the past 35 years.

After receiving my Bachelors in Civil Eng. and Masters in Transportation Eng. from RPI, I spent six years working for Sperry Rand Corp. designing and installing traffic signal control systems in various cities on the East Coast.  In 1980, I switched hats and became the Manager of Miami's Traffic Control System.  I'm now the Chief of the Traffic Signals and Signs Division of Miami-Dade County's Public Works Dept.  I toil daily to reduce the congestion on the arterials of Miami-Dade County, an endless task that will never leave me looking for something to do.

 I've been married to Joanne Koski since 1981, having met her in Miami after she fled the winters in her home state of MI.  In the '80's, she was a purchasing agent for Eastern Airlines, enabling us to travel the world.  For the past 15 years, she's been a purchasing director for Miami-Dade Public Schools, so we don't get out of town every weekend like we used to, but that suits me fine.

Two kids also slowed us down a little.  Son # 1, Ryan, ranked nationally in high school math and programming contests.  He's graduating from Stanford this year and will be working for Google.  Version 2.0, Evan, is following in his big brother's footsteps, and will be shopping for colleges later this year.

Living in Miami has caused me to do less skiing, mountain climbing, kayaking, and spelunking than I did in the '70's.  However, I have dabbled in sailing and scuba diving over the years.  I'm currently biking and playing racquetball regularly.  I also get out west or up north a few times a year to either ski or further my hobby of climbing the highest and most prominent peaks in each state.  In general, I'm doing all I can to stave off old age as long as possible.

Regrets re. the upcoming reunion.  I hope everyone has a great time.  Here's a few pics of me in college when I couldn't afford a haircut, with family in the '90's, and turning gray in my office more recently.