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Born in Oakland, CA on 12/12/1941. Dad Tom, Mom Claire, and sister Jeanne.
Married to Priscilla Bumpus Tanase and together have 4 children and 16 grandchildren. Pam Tanase/Kirk Peacock & Quinn and Kayla. Chelann/Joe Cachero & Leo and Reese. Mark Tanase/Chie Miyadera & Alex and Erica. Todd/Jean Vorhies & Leila and Mya.
Grew up in Detroit, MI after the war. BSME (Mechanical Engineering) from U. Michigan, and MBA from Wayne State U.
First career in Aerospace industry with Sperry (Phoenix, AZ) and Rockwell (Cedar Rapids, IA). Various positions including Manager of International Operations, Director of General Aviation Sales/Marketing, and General Manager of Advanced Programs.
Second career in building materials industry as CEO of Lanoga Corporation and Chairman of Laird Norton Company.
Third career in healthcare and senior living industry as founder and CEO of Total Living Choices which develops web-based programs for families, hospitals, and post-acute care providers (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home healthcare companies, etc.).
Today's date is 2/16/2011
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