Education

Master of Business Administration, San Francisco State University  1976-1979

Selected as Master of Business Administration "Alumnus of the Year"  1980

Bachelor of Art, Business Administration, San Francisco State University  1972-1976

Majors: Business, Transportation, and Real Estate

Awards

Selected to receive Strathmore's Who's Who for 2001-2005.  This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.

Selected to receive the 1998-1999 Who's Who in Executives and Professionals.  This award recognizes outstanding professionals.

Selected by Citation's to receive the award of Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans for 1992 and 1993.  This award recognizes achievements in American Society and Business.

Selected by American Biographical Institute to receive the award of 2,000 Notable American Men for 1992 and 1993.  This award recognizes past achievements and outstanding service to community, state and nation.

Other Activities

Financial Advisor, Kalthoff, LLC  2004-Present

Member, Board of Directors, Sierra Northern Railway  2004-Present

Speaker and Presenter , Various Rail Industry Seminars, including National Assoc. of Rail Shippers, GLG Council of Advisors, Operation Lifesaver   2003-Present

Trustee, Philip E. Kalthoff Estate  2000-2004  

Member, Board of Directors, and Treasurer, Meadowridge Homeowner's Association 2002-Present

Chairman of the Board and Chief Operating Officer , Reno Pacific Rail Corporation 1998-Present

Instructor,  San Francisco State University  1983-1993

"California Railroads" seminar in rail transportation developments, past, present, and future.

Lecturer, San Francisco State University  1985-1992

"Private Carrier Management" seminar in transportation management.

"Traffic Management" seminar in traffic management.

"Physical Distribution and Logistics" seminar in physical distribution.

Career Mentor , San Francisco State University  1984-1992

Work with students in career and education development.

Teaching Assistant, San Francisco State University  1974-1979

"Railroad Excursions."  Assisted professor in conducting tours and leading discussions.

Guest speaker at San Francisco State University, local groups, and associations. Currently pursuing research on railroad management, equipment, innovations, history, future projections, transportation policies, and United States laws. Involved with business, management, and transportation consulting.