EMP-22

I am hoping this finds you well. I have not heard from most of you but thought I would share what I know.

There is a reunion coming up next year, April 29 to May 1. They are recruiting people to help contact our class. If you can help, please let me know and I can pass your interest and information along.

I did hear from Leslee Hall. She is the director for the Botswana Tourism Organization for the U.S. and is located in Annapolis, M.D. You can reach Leslee at leslee@partnerconcepts.com.

I am back in Dallas after commuting for 14 months to Columbus, Ohio. While it was hard to leave the Bob Evans organization, it is nice to be back with my family in Dallas. We never were able to sell our house due to the tough market. Luckily, it worked out fine. I was recruited to Michaels Arts and Craft stores here in Dallas, just 20 minutes from my home, as senior vice president in corporate development.

Michaels is a $4 billion private company owned by Bain Capital and Blackstone. I am responsible for over 1,000 stores, corporate headquarters and distribution centers, so I will travelling around the country. Let me know where you are and we can meet and get caught up. My work contact info is wyattj@michaels.com and my cell is 972.207.9892.

Please stay in touch. It is always amazing to hear from you and find out how your lives have progressed. Be healthy, wealthy and wise!