For 36 years prior to Phil’s retirement (in 2008) he was a small business owner working in the tile and stone industry, a consultant, and an active member of several industry associations. He served as president and board member for both the Tile Distributors of America and the International Tile & Stone Exposition where he has been recognized with a Lifetime Service Award.

In recent years Phil has been engaged as a community volunteer – 12 years serving on FareStart’s fund raising committee (3 years as chairman) and 9 years on the FareStart board.

Phil and Maggie, his wife for 56 years, reside in Bellevue, WA.