Co-Create

Acknowledgments

I must begin my thanks by acknowledging the best decision I’ve ever made—asking Mary to be my wife. Mary has been my primary source of support and inspiration over the last 33 years in addition to being my best friend. Her love has sustained me through many ups and downs and provided the foundation for my personal and professional growth.

Thank you to our son Joe and the grandchildren, Julia and Joseph, who have taught me that life has its challenges and that all can be overcome with love—especially if good food and Graeters Ice Cream is involved.

I would like to thank my parents, Rose and Tom, who set the foundation for all that I am. My mother taught me about empathy and the importance of faith. My father taught me the importance ...