"The future of this nation is dependent on individuals like Bob Pamplin, who has decided that his success and wealth are blessings that should be shared with the least of us.”
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Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. – Resume
Place of Birth: Augusta, Georgia
Occupation: Businessman, Chairman, President and CEO R.B. Pamplin Corporation, Farmer, Chairman of Board and CEO Columbia Empire Farms, Inc.
Author: Author of more than four dozen books and comic books (including two Book of the Month Club selections)
Minister: Founder and Senior Pastor, Christ Community Church (Retired)
Educator: Professor with Tenure, University of Portland.
Historical Preservationist: Within the U.S., the Pamplin Collection of over 100,000 items in Chinese, Native American, Western, Civil War, George Washington, antique furniture, collectibles, and fine art is the most significant private collection in quantity and quality. The wall art of important paintings, prints, and photographs would rank in the top five in value in private hands.
No other living American has received distinction, national recognition, and been successful in six vocational pursuits Businessman, Farmer, Minister, Educator, Historical Preservationist and Author.
Employment
Chairman, President and CEO, R.B. Pamplin Corporation, Portland, OR
The R.B. Pamplin Corporation is a family-owned company, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with annual sales approaching $600 million, and was ranked #316 on the Forbes 500 list of Largest Private U.S. Companies (2001). It is one of the largest private corporations in the state of Oregon. Subsidiaries on the West Coast are Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co., whose principal activities are sand and gravel mining, dry-mix, concrete and asphalt production, and Pamplin Communications whose media interest included radio stations, and 25 long-standing, award winning community newspapers. On the Eastern Seaboard the subsidiary is Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. It is a major producer of blue denim, textiles for home furnishings, yarn, uniform and work clothes, chemicals and other miscellaneous textile materials. Mount Vernon Mills is the country’s second or third largest private textile company and the largest apparel fabric manufacturer.
Chairman and CEO, Mount Vernon Mills, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina
Chairman and CEO, Ross Island Sand & Gravel, Co., Portland, Oregon
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Columbia Empire Farms, Inc., OR
Columbia Empire Farms, Inc. owns and manages one of Oregon’s largest farming operations. It is engaged in hazelnut processing, nut and candy production, wholesale, mail order, retail, and processes a variety of jams. The berry and hazelnut farms are located in Western Oregon along with the Anne Amie winery and Pamplin Family winery. In Central Oregon, the 80,000 acre R2 Ranch is one of Oregon’s largest cattle and alfalfa ranches.
Chairman, Pamplin Foundation, Portland, OR
The Pamplin Foundation owns and operates Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia. Recognized by many as the nation’s best Civil War historical park, it includes Tudor Hall plantation home, an interpretive center, preserved battle field, theater, adventure camp, and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.
Founder and Senior Pastor (Retired), Christ Community Church, Newberg, OR
The primary ministry of the church was a food program that provided food items through relief agencies, children’s homes, and the church’s own outlet. The program fed at one time approximately 500-1,000 people every day.
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Education
Earned Degrees
| Lincoln High School | Diploma with Honors 1960 |
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Business Administration In 2001, Board of Visitors granted B.S. Degree as Honorary Graduated of Virginia Tech’s Class of 1964 |
1960-1962
B.S. 1964 (Honorary Graduate) |
| Lewis & Clark College, Business and Administration | B.S. 1964 |
| Lewis & Clark College, Accounting | B.S. 1965 |
| Lewis & Clark College, Economics Grade point average for course work at Lewis & Clark College, 3.45 on a scale of 4.0 |
B.S. 1966 |
| University of Portland, Business Administration Grade point average, 3.9 on a scale of 4.0 |
M.B.A. 1968 |
| University of Portland, Education Grade point average, 4.0 on scale of 4.0 |
M.Ed. 1975 |
| California Coast University, Business Administration (nationally accredited by DETC) |
Ph.D. 1976 |
| Western Seminary, Theology Degree with Highest Honors |
M.A. 1978 |
| Western Seminary, Theology Degree with Highest Honors Passed comprehensive examinations with commendation |
D.Min. 1982 |
No other living American has earned eight degrees.
Beta Gamma Sigma, National Scholastic Honor Society for Graduate Schools of Business
Delta Epsilon Sigman, National Scholastic Honors Society
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
Wall Street Journal, Student Achievement Award
Alpha Kappa Psi, President, Distinguished and Exceptional Service Citation
Other Educational Programs
| New York Institute of Finance, Brokerage Office Procedure | Diploma 1963 |
| University of Wisconsin, Investment Banking | Diploma 1965 |
| Ohio State University, Wholesale Management | Diploma 1970 |
| University of Portland, Labor Management | Diploma 1972 |
| University of Hawaii, six week Advanced Management Program | Diploma 1975 |
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Honorary Degrees
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | B.S.1964 |
| University of Portland | LL.D. 1972 |
| Judson Baptist College | D.D. 1984 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Doctor of Letters 1987 |
| Warner Pacific College | Doctor of Humane Letters 1988 |
| Western Baptist College | LL.D. 1989 |
| Western Seminary | Doctor of Sacred Letters 1991 |
| Western Evangelical Seminary | D.D. 1994 |
| Lewis & Clark College | Doctor of Humane Letters 1995 |
| University of South Carolina at Aiken | Doctor of Business and Admin. 1996 |
| University of Puget Sound | Doctor of Public Service, 1999 |
| Pacific University | Doctor of Humane Letters, 2001 |
| George Fox University | LL.D. 2005 |
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Memberships, Activities, and Offices Held
| Portland Art Museum, Board of Trustees, Member, Chairman | 2003-2005 |
| Waverley Country Club, Board of Directors, Member, President | 2003-2004 |
| Portland Police Foundation, Member, Chairman | 2001-2003 |
| Western Seminary, Board of Regents, Member, Chairman | 1995-2003 |
| Lewis & Clark College, Dr. Robert Pamplin, Jr. Society of Fellows, Society of endowed professors and scholarship students, Honorary Chairman | 1993-Present |
| Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Board of Directors Member Director Emeritus |
1989-1992 1992-Present |
| University of Puget Sound, Board of Trustees, Member | 1989-1993 |
| Linfield College, Board of Trustees, Member | 1988-1992 |
| Co-Chairman, Virginia Tech “Campaign for Excellence”, The campaign surpassed the goal of $50 million, with more than $118 million raised. | 1984-1987 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation, Member | 1986-Present |
| Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Member , Appointed by Governor Atiyeh | 1981-1984 |
| Lewis & Clark College, Board of Trustees Member Chairman Life Trustee |
1980-1996 1988-1996 1996-Present |
| Appointed by President Ford to the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Member | 1975-1980 |
| Appointed by Governors McCall and Straub to the Oregon State Scholarship Commission Member Chairman |
1974-1980 1976-1978 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Board of Trustees, Member | 1974-1980 |
| Riverview Cemetery Association, Trustee | 1974-1983 |
| Appointed to the Rewards Review Committee, City of Portland, Member, Chairman | 1973-1979 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor, Business Administration, University of Portland, Taught Small Business Management and received national recognition from the Small Business Administration | 1973-1976 |
| Appointed to the Republican National Finance Committee, Member | 1973-1975 |
| Appointed to the Portland District Advisory Council on Small Business Administration, Member | 1973-1977 |
| University of Portland, Board of Regents Member Chairman Regent Emeritus |
1971-1979 1976-1979 1979-Present |
| Oregon Literary, Inc., Board of Directors, Member | 1968-1975 |
| Lewis & Clark College, Lecturer, Business Administration, Taught Management Policy and Decision Making, Financial Analysis, and Mathematics of Finance. | 1968-1969 |
| Lewis & Clark College, Board of Alumni Member President |
1967-1973 1970-1971 1973 |
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Honors and Awards
| Sports Hall of Fame, Lewis and Clark College | 2014 |
| Shelby Foote Preservation Legacy Award, Civil War Trust. | 2014 |
| Reaching and Empowering all People, Legacy Award. | 2013 |
| Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society Business Achievement Award. (Awarded annually to four international leaders who have made significant achievements in business while also enhancing a community and humankind through their generosity.) | 2012 |
| University of Portland, Business Hall of Fame | 2009 |
| Dean’s Award, Oregon State University, Austin Family, Business Program, Excellence in Family Business | 2009 |
| Volunteers of America’s National Volunteer of the Year | 2006 |
| The Woodrow Wilson Center Award for Corporate Citizenship | 2005 |
| Selected by the Portland Business Journal as one of 20 Leaders of Change over the last 20 years | 2004 |
| Governor’s Gold Awards – Individual Private Sector | 2003 |
| Preservation Legacy Award, Civil War Preservation Trust | 2003 |
| Captain Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Award, Civil War Round Tables of Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts |
2002 |
| Oregon Entrepreneur of the Year, Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum | 2001 |
| Jack Matlack Award for unique contributions to communications Portland Advertising Federation | 2001 |
| Governor’s Arts Award, Oregon Arts Commission | 2001 |
| Community Service Award, Concordia College, Oregon | 2001 |
| Roses for Parents, Parent of the Year (joint award for Dr. and Mrs. Pamplin, Jr.), Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | 2001 |
| Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award, United Way of Columbia Willamette | 2000 |
| Outstanding Philanthropist 2000, Association of Fundraising Professionals (formerly National Society of Fund Raising Executives) | 2000 |
| Portland’s First Citizen | 1999 |
| University of Portland School of Business named Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., School of Business Administration | 1999 |
| Top 10 Textile Leader, Textile World Magazine | 1999 |
| Leadership Award, Portland Living Magazine | 1998 |
| Thomas Jefferson Award, Oregon Historical Society (Significant contribution to preservation of Oregon’s history and cultural heritage) | 1998 |
| Aubrey R. Watzek Award, Lewis and Clark College (Contributions to the Northwest) | 1998 |
| Philanthropist of the Year (joint award for Dr. and Mrs. Pamplin, Jr.) National Society of Fund Raising Executives, Oregon | 1997 |
| Morgan Odell Medal, inaugural recipient, Lewis & Clark College (Recognized for sustained commitment and exceptional leadership) | 1996 |
| President’s Award, World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame (Recognizing a person who has made the world better through sports) | 1996 |
| Herman W. Lay Award, Association of Private Enterprise Education (The Entrepreneur of the Year exemplifying the very best that the free enterprise system has to offer) | 1995 |
| Hero Athlete Award, Women Helping Women, Kansas City | 1994 |
| Pride of Portland Award (First Citizen of Portland given by Downtown Portland Lions Club) | 1992 |
| National Caring Award, Caring Institute (One of the 10 Most Caring People in America) | 1991 |
| Meritorious Service to Children Award, Parry Center for Children | 1991 |
| School of Business Administration Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Portland | 1990 |
| Distinguished Leadership Medal, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge | 1989 |
| College of Business Administration at Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech) named the R.B. Pamplin College of Business Administration for R.B. Pamplin, Sr. and R.B. Pamplin, Jr. | 1986 |
| District Winner, Regional Winner, National Runner-up, Small Business Administration Award for Outstanding Performance as a member of the winning Small Business Institute consulting team | 1974 and 1975 (twice selected) |
| Air Force ROTC Distinguished Service Award, US Air Force | 1974 |
| Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, Lewis & Clark College | 1974 |
| Twice selected to appear in Outstanding Young Men in America | 1969 & 1973 |
| 2nd Pacific Coast, 3rd Northwest and Oregon, 1st Oregon Novice, 1st Multnomah Athletic Club, A.A.U. Weightlifting, Olympic Lifts. Ranked 5th in nation at 132 1/4 pound class. | 1958-1961 |
| Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America listings |
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Publications
| A Portrait of Oregon Pamplin, Robert B., Jr., Portland, Oregon: OMSI Press 1973. |
10,000 sold or distributed |
| Three in One Pamplin, Robert B., Jr., and Thomas K. Worcester, Portland, Oregon: The Touchstone Press, 1974. |
2,000 sold or distributed |
| A Portrait of Colorado Worcester, Thomas, K. and Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Portland, Oregon: OMSI Press, 1976. |
20,000 sold or distributed |
| The Storybook Primer on Managing: According to the Wedding Cake Concept Crabbs, Roger A. and Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Portland, Oregon: The Touchstone Press, 1977. |
1,000 sold or distributed |
| Everything is Just Great Pamplin, Robert B., Jr., Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1985. |
20,000-30,000 sold or distributed |
| The Gift Pamplin, Robert B., Jr., Lake Oswego, Oregon: Christ Community Church, 1986 |
5,000-10,000 sold or distributed |
| Another Virginian: A Study of the Life and Beliefs of Robert Boisseau Pamplin Pamplin, Robert B., Jr., Portland, Oregon: R.B. Pamplin Corporation, 1986. |
2,000 sold or distributed |
| One Who Believed – Volume I – 1988 Pamplin, Robert B. Jr., Dundee, Oregon: Christ Community Church |
300,000 sold or distributed |
| One Who Believed – Volume II – 1991 Pamplin, Robert B. Jr., Dundee, Oregon: Christ Community Church |
300,000 sold or distributed |
| One Who Believed – Volume III – 1993 Pamplin, Robert B. Jr., Dundee, Oregon: Christ Community Church |
300,000 sold or distributed |
| Climbing the Centuries Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., with Gary K. Eisler, Jeff Sengstack, and John Domini, Portland, Oregon: R.B. Pamplin Corporation, 1994. |
5,000 sold or distributed |
| Heritage: The Making of an American Family (Former book of the month selection.) Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., with Gary K. Eisler, Jeff Sengstack, and John Domini, New York, New York: Master Media Limited, 1994. |
30,000 domestic 10,000 foreign sold or distributed |
| Prelude to Surrender Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., with Gary K. Eisler, Jeff Sengstack, and John Domini, New York, New York: Master Media Limited, 1995. |
5,000 sold or distributed |
| American Heroes (Former book of the month selection. ) Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., with Garry K. Eisler, New York, New York: Master Media Limited, 1995. |
10,000 sold or distributed |
| Alaskan Gold Reese, Robert (pen name), New York, New York: Berkley Publishing Group, 1998. |
10,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed |
| Why I Exercise Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2014. |
10,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed |
| Story-Time: Adventures in reading for young children Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2014. |
5,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed |
| A Christmas Eve Dream: A Christmas Story Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2014. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Story-Time: Adventures in reading for young teens Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2015. |
5,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed |
| Why I Am an Entrepreneur: Part 1 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2015. |
10,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed |
| Why I Am a Historical Preservationist Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Historical Park, 2015. |
Digital Format. Online and DVD distributed. |
| Why I Am an Entrepreneur: Part 2 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2015. |
10,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed |
| A Christmas Spirit Season Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2015. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Why I am a cowboy Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2016. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online available. |
| Why I have a Faith! Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2015. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online format available. |
| The “Why-i” Anthology Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2015. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| The Last Ornament Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2016. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Christmas Anthology – Volume 1 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2017. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| The Three Bells Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2017. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 1 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2018. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 2 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2018. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| The Meaning of Santa Clous, Who is Santa Claus Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2018. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Why I am a Mountain Man Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2018. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Christmas Lessons from the Bus Stop Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2019. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 3 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2019. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 4 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2019. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 5 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2020. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 6 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2020. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| One Who Believed – True Stories of Faith – Volume 7 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2021. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. |
| Santa’s Priceless Gift Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2020. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Priming the Pump Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2020. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| The Banana Split Christmas Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2022. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Gone Missing Just Found – Christmas Story Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2023. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| The Land Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2020. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| The Banana Split Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2022. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Lessons Anthology Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2019. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| The “How I Anthology” Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2019. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| A Valentine with Love and Trust Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2023. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| The Bridge Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2021. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Tad and Lisa’s Mistake Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2021. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Home Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2021. |
2,000 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Alaskan Redemption(Volume 1): The search begins Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2022. |
500 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Alaskan Redemption(Volume 2): Wilderness Encounters Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2022. |
500 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Alaskan Redemption(Volume 3): Over the Pass Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2023. |
500 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
| Alaskan Redemption(Volume 4): Vision of Home Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Media Group, 2023. |
500 domestic and foreign sold or distributed. Online and DVD format available. |
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Additional Information
High School
Elected President of Decons Club.
Elected Secretary of Student Council.
Elected President of Senior Class.
A.A.U. Weightlifting, Olympic Lifts: 2nd Pacific Coast Championships, 3rd Northwest and Oregon State Championships, 1st Oregon State, 1st Multnomah Athletic Club. Member of the Multnomah Athletic Club Weightlifting Team in the 123 1/4 and 132 1/4 pound class. Set the Oregon State record in the military press. Best totals were 170 pounds in the military press, 145 pounds in the snatch, and 210 pounds in the clean and jerk. Ranked 5th in the nation.
Graduated with honors.
Virginia Tech
Awarded the gold medal for the rope climb and other athletic events in competition with the entire Corps of Cadets (freshmen through senior class.)
Selected for the elite freshman drill squad (Eager Squad) which finished second among all freshmen in the Corps of Cadets.
One of five freshmen in K Company selected to be promoted in rank.
Awarded a honorary B.S. degree in Business Administration, class of 1964.
Lewis & Clark College
Elected President of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Received the Distinguished and Exceptional Service
Citation from Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Received the Student Achievement Award in Economics
from the Wall Street Journal as the outstanding
senior Economics Student.
Senior Research Project in Economics published and
recognized by the U. S. Treasury Department.
Athletic Letter, Varsity Athletics, Department of Physical Education and Athletics.
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Books Published
Five of the thirteen books published were reviewed. Only two books had a distribution of fewer than 10,000 copies. (At the time the books were published there were 50,000 to 60,000 books published each year. Of all the books published each year approximately 2,500 were reviewed. Whether a book was published in hardback or paperback, generally it would sell less than 3,000 copies.)
A Portrait of Oregon and A Portrait of Colorado were the first coffee table books to combine text, photographs, and paintings. In the books there were historically based stories, yet they were not history books. There were paintings and drawings to elaborate and complement the stories, yet they were not art books. There were photographs to illustrate and offer in sharp focus the present, where the art and text caught the mood of the past. The books for the first time brought together the pen, camera, and brush to achieve a distinct portrayal of Oregon and Colorado.
University of Portland – Small Business Institute
Small Business Administration, National Runner-up as Assistant Professor of the winning consulting team.
385 colleges and universities were in the SBI program with 8,000 cases presented in the program. Thirty-five cases went to the nationals with four runner-ups in the nation. Judges were from Business Week, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.
Featured in National Publications (only a sampling)
– USA Today
– Forbes
– U.S. News & World Report
– Robb Report
– Investing Kiplinger’s
– Success
– Chronicle of Higher Education
– Business Reform
– The World Times
– New York Times
– Textile World
– Cotton Farmer
– The Times
– Bon Appetite
– Advanced Philanthropy
Have appeared in all significant local and state publications.
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License and Designation
- In 1965 licensed by the National Association of Security Dealers and the New York Stock Exchange.
- Black belt in Kempo Karate.
- Green Belt in Korean Karate.
- Master Boxer United States Boxing, Inc. Registration Number 12 42433 37 (Trained by Leroy Durst, Multnomah Athletic Club and Molly McConnell, two-time World Champion)
- Ranked #1 70 year old Amateur Master Boxer in Lightweight Class in State of Oregon, McConnell Boxing Academy.
Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management
- Culinary Arts Diploma
- Richard Nelson Cooking Classes (350 hours)
- Trained in Private Lessons by Richard Nelson, Protégé of James Beard
- Cooking Methods, Culinary Technique, and Flavor Essentials Menu
- Food Preparation, and Artistry
- Culinary Practical
- Thesis Product
Enology and Viticulture Diploma
- Academy of Winemasters (40 hours)
- Trained in Private Lessons by Bert Harris, Harris Wine Cellars, LTD
Mixology and Beverage Service
Culinary Arts and Management Experience
- Restaurant Owner and Chairman (35 years)
- The Tontine – Continental Menu
- L’Ecurie – French Menu
- Speedy Linguine and Cafe Allegro – Italian Menu
- Bugatti’s – Italian Menu
- Enology and Viticulture Experience
- Winery Owner and Chairman
- Anne Amie Winery
- Pamplin Family Winery
Restaurant Management Experience (40 years)
- Dining Room Essentials
- Restaurant Service Practical and Training
- Restaurant Marketing
- Restaurant Accounting and Cost Management
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Milestones
No other living American has earned eight degrees.
(Verified by the Guinness Book of World Records, statistics division of the U.S. Department of Education, the American Association of University Professors, and the National Library of Education.)
No other living American has received distinction, national recognition, and been successful in five vocations – Businessman, Farmer, Educator, Historical Preservationist and Author.
(Verified by the Guinness Book of World Records.)
No other living American has been Chairman of the Board of three accredited colleges or universities.
(Verified by the Director of Trustee Information Center and Library of the Association of the Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.)
No other living American has two schools of business named for him.
Ranked 5th nationally in weightlifting (Olympic lifts).
Won athletic gold medal in college.
With inheritance of $113,000 made first million as an undergraduate.
Triumphed over cancer.
Raised or given more than one billion dollars for philanthropic activities.
Selected Portland’s First Citizen by two organizations.
Received State of Oregon’s highest individual recognition – Governor’s Gold Award.
Bestowed prestigious national recognition of Woodrow Wilson Center Corporate Citizenship Award.
Purchased the racing horse Doc Superstar Bar for $30,000 and later sold him for $850,000.
Able to do 500 push-ups, 75 chin-ups, and 1,000 sit-ups.
Escaped Kenya tribal war and killed a charging buffalo.
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