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Rodney Rockwell
I began my first business at the ripe old age of eighteen years old. I got married, lived in Fort Wayne, IN where I had been born and raised by a single mother who had businesses of her own. I ran a small business from my basement that got drafted into the Army, but decided I wanted to be in the Air Force, so I joined the AF. After I was Honorably discharged from the Air Force my life has been one of entrepreneurship. My father-in-law, mother-in-law, mother, brother and wife and I ran two marina businesses in Angola, IN for 10 years. We moved to CT to run an operation for Bass Tracker Marine, after I successfully put that business in the black we moved to Florida. My wife, and brother began another business in Hudson, Florida. We were successful at that computer business for 36+ years. My family and I joined a local church and I sat on their Board of Directors, helped run a few not-for-profit camps helping to build the centers for the more unfortunate kids the church helped take care of. Since leaving the computer store, I ran a home business fixing computers for many past customers who wanted to work with me only. (Advertising BY MOUTH TRAVELS FASTER WHEN Good Service is given ). I have had many opportunities to work with other businesses and to volunteer at many others. My wife is a writer and we began our business Rockwell Publishing LLC. The goal is to start publishing books by the end of September/October 2022 or sooner. I feel I would be an asset to your Board of Directors. I have a cool head and a steady hand. Allow me to prove my worth to you by bringing me onboard your Board.
Evelyn Kay Mann
I'm the one in the Red.
OCCUPATION: RETIRED NURSE CONSULTANT
HEALTH EXCELLENT
HUSBAND TUCKER O. MANN JR.
SON CHRISTOPHER KIDWELL MANN
SON MICHAEL TUCKER MANN
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL: 1964 GRADUATE:
BUSINESS DIPLOMA
J SARGEANT RENOLDS COLLEGE: 1975 GRADUATE AAS DEGREE
CERTIFIED IN ONCOLOGY
CERTIFIED IN GERIACTRICS
OPERATED 3 BUSINESSES RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
OWNED AND OPERATED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
EMPLOYED UP TO 20 EMPLOYEES
INCLUDED HIRING, TRAINING ORIENTATION, SUPERVISING
COUNSELING AND CARING FOR THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS FO THE ELDERLY
1991-1992 RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
RENAISSANCE ON PEACHTREE RD
3755 PEACHTREE
ATLANTA GEORGIA
ORGANIZED ASSISSTED LIVING PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED THE ASSISTANCE BY THE HOUR PROGRAM. ESTABLISHED MEDICATION PROGRAM USING DOC-U-DOSE TO CUT DOWN ON MEDICATION ERRORS. HIRING, TRAINING, ORIENTATION.
SUPERVISION AND CARING FOR THE HEALTHNEEDS OF THE FACILITY CARE SERVICES OF RICHMOND
DIRECTOR: THIS POSITION WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MARKETING, NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS FOR ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION. ESTABLISH ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM FOR OTHER RETIREMENT FACILITIES
QUALITY CARE
RICHMOND, VA
NURSISNG SUPERVISOR, THEN PEOMOTED TO DIRECTOR DUTIES INCLUDED MARKETING, PATIENT ASSSESSMENTS INSERVICE CLASSES, PATIENT CARE PLANS, TESTING AND EVALUATION OF NURSES, TRAINED COORDINATIORS AND SUPERVISORS FOR OTHER OFFICES
CHIPPENHAM HOSPITAL
OPERATING ROOM SURGICAL NURSE
SCRUB AND ASSISSTED SURGEION CIRCULATING IN THE OPERATING ROOM
PERSONAL ACHEIVMENTS
CERTIFIED IN ONCOLOGY
CERTIFIED IN GERIATRICS
DEVELOPED OWNED AND OPERATED 3 BUSINESSES
INVENTED 2 PRODUCTS WORKING TO GET THEM ON THE MARKET
Bill Lorrigan
My name is Bill Lorrigan and I would be very interested in being selected as a Board member role for the Association. I have been an active Association member since Sept 2018 and have complete faith in Phil and his ability to convert his vision into our future reality. Why would I be a good board member? Great question. My background is in technology, business, and corporate law. I currently work at a large banking organization as a Lead Compliance Officer focusing on technology and the laws, rules,and regulations governing that space. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Part of the board’s responsibility will be to help decide how to invest the 10% buffer of funds into future efforts to further the process of increasing our wealth not only for ourselves but for our posterity. To be clear, I am not a financial advisor, but I have experience investing my wealth into stocks, real estate, classic cars, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. Not every investment has been a home run, but that’s more because I focus on slowly growing my wealth and not taking unnecessary risks chasing high-risk/high-reward fads.
I am excited about the direction of the Association and look forward to serving with the other members of the newly reorganized board.
Gloria Murphy USA
Dear Fellow Stellar Association Members, Phil, Rad and staff:
Thank you in advance for your consideration and for all you've done, all you do and all you will do.
First, I'd like to start by saying as a six plus year member, I'm an ethical law abiding and family centered American. I believe in fairness, tolerance and compassion. I reside in Northern, CA, Hilltop, across the Bay from San Francisco.
I am offering my time, knowledge and visionary expertise to you as we also help to benefit others in need.
As a retired educator, an award winning poet, visual artist, (Website won the Lycos Top 5% of the Web Award) and former Founding Executive Director; I introduced our City's first Comprehensive Cultural Planning and Development Concept Plan. I currently serve as a Mayoral appointed Economic Development Commissioner for my childhood City.
Through research and diligence, I have introduced my City's first Subcommittee on Sustainability. As the Founding Chair of the Committee, I plan to coordinate and assist in Implementing the City's first Sustainability-Business Expo. I am excited to include our Cìty's Youth Council, Schools and College as well.
As a six year plus member of our Stellar Association, I hope to bring my years of educational skills, organizing strategies, and vision: Accompanied with innovative dedication, and continuity of knowledge of our Stellar Association's history and the hope for our projected future.
I'm also active in my Church. Last week, I received notice that my application for a Doctorate Degree Program was accepted.
I'll close here and simply say, "If selected, I look forward to serving you to the best of my ability."
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria Murphy
June Glover USA
My name is June L Glover. I’ve been a Stellar Association Member since June 2018. I’ve been a board member on several different committees over the years. I enjoyed serving on all of them. I am an educator, nurse, minister, spiritual director, exhortor, poet and entrepreneur. I am a person who knows a little about a lot of things. I seek to live my best life now and at every stage of my life with myself and with others. I would love to serve as a board member here. I never lost faith in Phil. His knowledge, honesty and transparency are qualities worth supporting. His qualities encouraged me on days I was frustrated. I would be a good board member because I am fair, just, wise, a peacemaker and can see different people’s perspectives on things. I shall shine the light of God while pursuing my greatest self and leaving a lasting legacy upon the world.
Vanessa Chamberlin USA
As a single mother of three wonderful children, I created a parenting style for myself and have dedicated the past 27 years to raising my children to be Respectful, Responsible, and Accountable individuals with the help of that parenting style. Now, with children ages 27, 18, and 17, I can see that my dedication, work, and consistency have paid off. I am now free to concentrate on growing a business, or businesses, to create a long-term residual income for myself and teach my children how to do the same. Currently working for two separate companies, in different capacities, I have found time to write 2 award-winning screenplays, and author 10 Children’s books in response to an overwhelming amount of requests from people wanting my help with their children and parenting skills.
As a person who has a love for education (a bit of an addiction to education, really), while raising my children as a single mother I attended college and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Degree in Business and a 4.0 GPA. Beyond earning a degree in business, and continuing educating myself in natural health which I've been learning, practicing, and teaching for 35 years now, I have also obtained certifications as a Master of Neurolinguistics, Nutritional Therapist, and Detox Specialist. I have studied Human Behavioural Psychology, independently for over 30 years, and have helped many people improve their relationships with other people and/or their finances. I was told recently by one of the people I’ve helped, “If it weren’t for (me) and (my) advice, (she) wouldn’t be married or financially stable today.” That’s just one of the many positive things I’ve been told by people I’ve helped. Another friend credits me with his new outlook on life and shift from being consistently negative to learning how to put a positive spin on situations.
I recently reached out to people who know me personally, know me well, and have either had a personal or business relationship with me. I asked these people to share a few words they felt described my character. I was humbled by the responses that I received and have included the words they feel describe me below:
Honest, High Integrity, Intelligent, Trustworthy, Fair, Always Helpful, Passionate, Logical, Respectful, Ethical, Committed, Loyal, Dedicated, Civic Minded, Energetic, Efficient, Creative, Objective, Excellent in Business, Good Judgment, and The Queen of Research.
The fact that Jeff Hoffman (jeffhoffman.com) shared with me that I am “the smartest person (he) knows,” I believe says a lot. With the sheer amount of people he encounters and works with every day, it either says that I actually have something going on ‘upstairs’ or it suggests he needs to find new friends. I suppose that would be up to you to decide.
As a board member for the Stellar Association, I will use just as much care in making decisions that will affect our entire community as I put into raising my very own children. That is my promise to you; my fellow Stellar Association Members. I sincerely appreciate this opportunity.
Thank You,
Vanessa -
Robert Rodighiero AUS
My name is Robert Rodighiero and would like to put my hand up for a board position with the Stellar Association. I feel that I have been a long time member, and have been very active with webinars over the years and have a good knowledge of all aspects of the business in general. My background has been in the flat glass industry, also a 1st Class Rigger,in Transport.. I also got involved in an electric motor starter company and then we merged with another company, with the intent to launch us on the Melbourne Main Stock Exchange in Melbourne Australia, because we had the Right to the NASA Techknowledge outside of the US. With a lot of hard work and planning, without making this a long story we were successful in launching on the main board in Melbourne, Australia. I was also a Top 20 distributor in Australia for a herbal company call Nature Sunshine,which was the old school MLM and no internet, so years later in 2001 I started online which was not that easy, so in 2015 I was introduced to the beginning of what we now have The Stellar Association I loved the passive nature of this business and I found recruiting not so difficult. I am an entrepreneur at heart and found that being online gave me the chance to find good quality businesses,which I have successfully done. I am also in the launch phase with 2 other online businesses, so I have a good eye for good start ups. I am retired now and yes I am a young 70 year old with a young thinking outlook and always looking for that something special, I am not a yes man when it comes to business.we are living in hard times so every move must count. To Our Future, Robert Rodighiero
Bruce Herbert
Association Owner since 2016 Hello everyone. To answer the question of why would I make a good board member the answer is twofold. Life experience and motivation. Fifty years of financial investing and adult life, along with hard knocks in both areas, have taught me valuable lessons. I can thus provide perspective, moderation and patience to board discussions and agenda. As to motivation, what I can contribute is a desire to see the Stellar Association succeed because the driving force in my life has similar goals, to help those who have no hope. Let me be crystal clear, this desire stems from my belief in my Father God and my earnest desire to emulate the life of His Son Jesus Christ, as recorded during His earthly ministry. In a few words, deny self, serve others. I am willing to serve you. Sincerely, Bruce Herbert Education: BA in Biology and Minor in Chemistry from Southern University, Medical Technologist MT ASCP from Vanderbilt University Career: Worked 36 years as a Medical Technologist in North Carolina hospitals. Baptist Hospital/Bowman Gray School of Medicine/Wake Forest University, Forsyth Hospital, Mission Hospital, Saint Luke’s Hospital Investment experience: Stocks, Stock Options, Commodities, Binary Options, Forex/Currencies, Crypto
Dan Pickell
1977 – Graduated Terra Nova High School, Pacifica, California
1977 – Stage Hand at Circle Star Theatre, San Carlos California
1978 – Scene Technician at Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Santa Maria, California
1979 – Scene Technician at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
1980 – Stage Hand for Bill Graham Presents, Grateful Dead / Santana, San Francisco, California
1981 – Stage Builder / Rigging for The Rolling Stones, Tattoo You Tour, West Coast, USA
1982 – Stage Builder / Rigging at US Music Festival for Steve Wozniak, Devore, California
1983 – Stage Builder / Rigging for The Police, Synchronicity Tour, USA
1984 – Stage Hand / Truck Driver for Huey Lewis & The News, Sports Tour, USA
1985 – Stage Hand / Truck Driver for Barry Manilow, Coco Cabana Tour, USA / Canada
1986 – Stage Hand / Truck Driver for David Lee Roth Band, Eat’m & Smile Tour, USA /Canada
1987 – Stage Hand / Truck Driver for Boston, Third Stage Tour, USA / Canada
1988 – Stage Hand / Truck Driver for Bruce Springsteen, Tunnel of Love Express Tour, USA
1989 – Stage Hand / Truck Driver for Van Halen, OU812 / Monsters of Rock Tour, USA
1990 – Journeyman for family business, R.P. Heating & Sheet Metal, Pacifica, California
1995 – Owner Operator at R.P Heating & Sheet Metal, Pacifica, California
1998 – Sheet Metal Shop Technician at Stanford University, Stanford, California
2005 – Founding Member of Freedom Force International, USA
2007 – Northern California Field Coordinator, Ron Paul for President, USA
2010 – Campaign Field Operations Manager, John Dennis for Congress, San Francisco, CA
2012 – Northern California Campaign Office Manager, Ron Paul for President, USA
Present – Lifetime Member of The Stellar Association, Milky Way Galaxy
KENNY HERBOLD
I am interested in being a board member of the association. Here is my statement:
I am interested in being a board member because I want to use more than two decades of experience as an actuarial and financial professional to help build on the incredible foundation that has been provided.
In my day job, I have helped companies ranging from sole proprietors to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and institutional investors with assets under management ranging from $5M to $185B model and manage risk. One of my strengths is the ability to communicate these technical concepts in an understandable manner regardless of whether I am speaking to CFOs and CEOs about how to manage the risk of their decisions or I am explaining to police officers and firefighters the impact of recent changes in their retirement benefits. I have also owned and operated a small business with my wife, as well as helped my youngest daughter start both a bakery delivery company and graphic design company while she was in high school.
I believe in giving back to the communities I am involved in (both personally and professionally) so have also served on, or worked closely with, a number of public and private boards. I understand the need for a wide variety of perspectives, and believe this experience would be beneficial as the board gets established and starts evaluating new projects.
Rob Hoerntlein
My name is Rob Hoerntlein. I want to be your board member. I have been online since the late 1980's. I have been making money online since 1993. I am a webdesigner, both raw HTML and WordPress. I am currently an affiliate marketer. I also create my own digital products that I sell online. I have an agency that sells websites to small business anywhere within the USA. This involves creating websites, creating unique content that is compelling, doing their (SEO) search engine optimization. This includes both onsite and offsite. More and more it involves using many social media and Web 2.0 platforms. I will typically use in this order, YouTube, TikTok, Blogger, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr. I can describe why I use this order to anyone who wants to know. I am currently creating a product, "TikTok for Business Owners". My agency was international, I found that the USA market is better for me. I live in California. I have a staff of 3 virtual assistants, who do the repetitive tasks for me. I suspect I will be hiring one or two more within the next month. I bring this up to show that I am accustomed to prioritizing tasks and assigning them to the best people. I have been a company creator, since the 1960's I have created dozens of companies. Many of these have been partnerships, this shows that I can work cooperatively. I began investing in Real Estate in 1972, I am still very active in this and most investable categories, including crypto currencies. I have been on many boards of charity organizations. Most of these have been focused on children or families at risk. As you can see, I have devoted my adult life to communications and I will communicate with you. I want to be your board member.
KEVIN POWELL USA
Hi, my name is Kevin Powell, I am 47 years old—I live in Keizer, Oregon so you may know me as “Kevin from Keizer”. You ask people to let you know if I have a bright idea that’s going to be the next big thing. So, here’s one of mine: granting me the privilege to bring my decades of experience, practical knowledge, and proven acumen helping myself and others achieve financial success to The Association board, so that we can bring even more bright ideas that are going to be the next biggest things to life. Together. Let me tell you a little about myself.
I graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Western Oregon University. I played basketball for WOU, and we were in the National Tournament my senior season. In 2010 I graduated from Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU). I am currently working as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service and have been for over 20 years. I have been involved in various Network Marketing companies or MLM’s for over 12 years. I was a facilitator for Financial Peace University for seven years. I have been in The Association for over two years and have probably singlehandedly asked Phil the most questions of everyone combined. Sorry Phil.
Like many kids growing up, my dream was to become a famous basketball or football player and obtain unimaginable wealth. I worked hard at it. I was great, and I was on my way to even greater things, but a couple of serious injuries along the way made me realize my dreams were not going to come to fruition. But time heals all wounds, and, as I grew older, I recognized I needed a backup plan to achieve the wealth I desired. I still had a dream but wasn’t sure how to bring that dream to life anymore. I needed to change that dream into a goal—the same way I would if I were playing sports. A dream is just a goal without a deadline. So, I gave myself a deadline; I knew I needed to educate myself. I believe in finding, following, and improving on the successful best practices of others, so I started researching what wealthy people were doing or had done to achieve their goals. I quickly saw that reading the best books and really educating themselves by other subject-matter experts was the common factor that led to their financial success. The more I researched, the more I saw the same books being recommended by people who had already achieved the wealth I desired. At this point, I started my crusade to wealth in January of 2010—all while maintaining my current profession as a Letter Carrier. It’s been a lot of hard work. But that’s nothing new to me.
I started reading anything I could get my hands on that was related to financial success and wealth. I started implementing those best practices I read about from people who were inspiring me. I am very proud of the fact I have read and applied the principles of over 100 books on the topic of personal growth, leadership, and finance within that a brief timeframe. One of the favorites I’ve read is “The Creature from Jekyll Island”. I have also listened to countless hours of podcasts on finance from experts in the fields. One of my favorites was Dave Ramsey’s Entreleadership podcast. I couldn’t get enough—it seems like I bought two new books every time I would listen. Something else I’d proudly like to share. In March 2017, I was able to overcome more than $200,000.00 in personal debt by applying the knowledge and principles I learned over the past several years. Also, because of what I learned and implemented, I was able to take advantage of some once-in-a-lifetime vacations during the same time frame that I never thought possible—all while not having to stress about how I was going to pay for trip after trip once I returned. I am currently writing a book about finances at the suggestion of my mentors from FPU who were impressed with my personal knowledge of the subject and my ability to apply it. I have created my own set of guidelines for investing in financial opportunities based on my ideas and core beliefs, which align with this project.
I have the heart of a teacher and the mind of a coach, which was proven when I was able to help people get out of debt and become wealthy using the principles taught in FPU while I facilitated the program. I would use those same core principles and apply them to The Association board—as I have done with every other aspect of my life. I believe in asking questions to get better answers, which, in turn, lead to better questions. All that leads to better information, so you can make the best decision. I would make a valuable addition to the board because of my passion to teach and coach individuals to do better, be better, and live better. I am always looking for ways to expand my knowledge and pass on the best practices I’ve worked hard to learn and implement to others. I am passionate about positive energy and sharing the good this world has to offer to benefit society as a whole. I am equally vehement about The Association and Phil's vision of a better world.
RALF KLEIN TIALAND
Ralf is a retired banker with more than 30 years of experience in financial consulting, financial planning and investment banking. Born and educated in Germany he is now living in Thailand. He is very experienced in financing start ups and uses his due diligence skills to invest in companies related to blockchain technology. Over the years he has built up a wide network of interesting contacts in financing, investing and business management. He loves to play online poker and thus made him excited about the Yiggiy venture. Recently he was asked to become a director of a promising IT company. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralfwklein/
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