About Me

 Nice things I've heard that make it all worthwhile...

Master of Ceremonies

"I wish you to know that you gave one of the finest performances as a  toastmaster that I have ever heard.  Your physical stature, your voice,  your timing, your selection of material, your personal warmth with the  tribute speakers, your humor and rapport with the audience all blended  together to help pay a very special tribute to the honoree.  I commend  you for your very special talents and a masterful performance." Meldrim Burrill, Irvine,CA

"You are the most skilled and entertaining Master of Ceremonies,  raconteur with whom I have ever worked.  And by the way, Jim, that  includes twenty-two years of United Way involvement." Merritt L. Johnson, President, United Way

Auctioneer Extraordinaire

"As you know, the Art of Dining IX for the Newport Harbor Art Museum is  going on the record books as the most successful charity benefit in  Orange County history, raising over $620,000.  As our master auctioneer,  you were able to "work the room" bringing the right people into the process and  helping them have fun in the process.  You helped create a lot of energy  in the room, the result being the auction brought in more than double  the proceeds of the year before." Twyla Reed Martin, Event Chairman, Newport Harbor Art Museum

"With your help, we were able to raise in excess of $150,000, a 50% increase in net earnings over the prior year's event." Bonnie Dankberg, Live Auction Chairman, Pediatic Cancer Research Foundation

"Through your efforts and good timing, we were able to raise $135,000  during the evening, about $25,000 over the amount raised last year.   Your good clean humor was just what was needed this year." Don W. Oliphant, Rancho Sante Fe Youth Dinner & Auction

"I've attended tons of auctions over the years, but your performance as  "celebrity auctioneer" was one in a million!  It was a superb  performance.  Thank you for an 'Academy Award' performance!" Vick Knight, Jr., Director of Development & Community Relations, Childrens Hospital of Orange County, California

"I just can't believe all the compliments I received because you single handedly turned it into such a fun party." Robert Teller, President, Orange County Market Place

"We were able to more than double our previous revenue from last year  and in this, our third year, raised as much as the first two years  combined. You were our first experience with a professional auctioneer  and entertainer - and it was, obviously, a tremendous success." Vicki McCurdy, Tournament Director, Volunteer League of the San Fernando Valley

Humorist/Comedian

"You were magnificient! You had us rolling in the aisles!  I knew I  would have to have a super program for the main luncheon, being at the  MGM GRAND, Las Vegas was just not enough.  You were the perfect answer."  Harry B. Coyle, Conv. Chairman, California Assoc. of Personnel Consultants

"As usual, you had them "rolling in the aisles".  You have a unique  ability to make people laugh without using "off-color" material.  I  would suspect you could appear successfully before any audience, as long  as they speak English." Frank R. Hall,  Director of Development & Community Relations, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Foundation

Keynote Speaker

"You are truly a gifted speaker.  Your presentation before our sales  force this morning was most enthusiastically received. The tone and mood  of your speech was a very refreshing change.  Through the use of humor,  you made many important points which are difficult to make in a more  serious vein." James A. Toohey, President, Nolan Real Estate, Inc.

"You were the MOST enjoyed by our conference attendees.  You gave our  Conference pleasure, dignity, stimulus for much thought, and motivation  for making our lives better.  Thanks for your very important part in  making our Conference the success it was." James D. Young, Governor District 532, Rotary International

Athletic & Special Event Announcer

"The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race For The Cure attracted  over 21,000 registered participants and close to 35,000 attendees.   Your enthusiastic voice was a significant factor in improving the entire  race experience." Kathy Kinane, Race Director/Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure

"As always, your presence at the event really adds another dimension.   It always makes me a lot more comfortable when we not only have a person  on stage with the ability to control and entertain the large crowds,  but who is knowledgeable about our sport." Bill "The Coach" Sumner, Newport Beach Runners Assoc.