Patricia (Pat) Finnoff

Graduate: University of Montana, Thunderbird School of International Management, University of Colorado. EARLY CAREER: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Logistics, Field Programs, Budgeting, French Teacher. Travelled to 5 countries for international field programs. Countries Senegal, Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, Switzerland. LATER: Director of Marketing: Turbo West Aircraft Sales, Pilatus Business Aircraft (Swiss PC-12), Finnoff Aviation Products. Planned and executed Website Development, Trade Shows, Marketing Brochures, Signage, International and Domestic.

Be willing to listen to people and what they need...help them find solutions that work for them and for the business. Understand the backgrounds both personal and cultural of those you interact with. Be open minded, and realize that "once size does not fit all". There are many right ways to do things. Stay on top of what is happening and relay experiences, both successful and unsuccessful. Be diplomatic about offering advice, especially when not requested.