Meet Dean
Dean is enjoying his retirement after a long career in corporate America with Price Waterhouse, Warner Communications, Inc. and, most recently, Epson America Inc. where he worked for 30 years. He earned his degree in Accounting from Indiana University and later received a Certificate in Executive Management from Claremont College.
Dean is enjoying volunteer opportunities serving as a Board member at Angeles Crest Christian Camp and actively supporting Tumaini International and his home church, Parkcrest Christian Church. Dean and his wife Lois have two grown children, Claudia and Alex, and make their home in Long Beach. Dean enjoys reading, golfing, traveling and, of course, college basketball being from Indiana!
More about Dean
Favorite Book(s):
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas Gospel: Recovering the Power That Made Christianity Revolutionary by JD Greear Hamilton by Ron Chernow
Favorite Movie(s):
Dead Poet’s Society Hoosiers Forest Gump Patton Blazing Saddles
Favorite Song(s):
Boys of Summer by Don Henley Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty Fantasy by Earth Wind & Fire Sailing by Christopher Cross The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel
Favorite Quote(s):
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” - the Oscar Wilde
Ideal Day:
In our favorite vacation spot in Maui with my wife Lois. Start the day with a sunrise walk in Wailea. Playing in the ocean waves. Reading and chilling in the afternoon. Sunset dinner on the beach.
Last Meal on Earth:
Fresh seafood dinner at Mama’s Fish House in Maui
Place you'd most like to visit (again or for the first time):
National Parks in Utah and Montana
What makes you laugh:
Comedy bits from the earlier years of George Carlin Mel Brooks movies
What brings you to tears:
Besides onions, the ending of the movie Brian’s Song
Favorite word and why:
COMMUNITY- We need connections to survive and thrive. Life is not meant to be lived alone.
Favorite thing about working with LB Church Collective:
Witnessing the collaboration and support among the local church and nonprofit leaders from LBCC activities and events has been amazing! LBCC works to provide a safe space for leaders to be vulnerable and support one another.