Gary Goddard:
CLASS OF 1961
West High SchoolClass of 1961
Davenport, IA
Gary's Story
Life
Hello Class of '61
I returned to the area about 20 years ago after living and working in several states and one foreign country. I was in the City Management profession for 23 years. I am now mostly retired, but still work with a management consultant firm.
Cars are still a "passion" for me and completed building a 1965 Shelby Cobra and recently finished a 1969 Mustang. Feel free to contact me and we can catch up on events and plan the 55 year reunion in 2016.
Gary
College
I graduated from St Ambrose with a BA degree in history and political science. I was accepted into the University of Iowa Law School program, but Uncle Sam needed me - I was drafted! I have a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Drake University.
Workplace
I have been the Assistant City Manager of Grinnell, Iowa; City Administrator of Brent...Expand for more
wood, Mo.; Assistant Administrator of Frankfort, Illinois; City Manager of Oberlin, Ohio and City Manager of Galesburg, Illinois. I am now a management consultant for The Mercer Group, Inc.
Military
I was drafted during the Viet Nam war, but all worked out well. I worked in the Pentagon [War Room] before I transferred to Bangkok, Thailand. I was a member of the Special Security Group (Intelligence) and a Sergeant. Bangkok was a great place to live and work as it was the R&R capital of SE Asia.
NOW
I have traveled a great deal and went to Egypt in 2010. I usually spend about three months in Mexico during the Winter months. I keep busy until Mexico and then its watching the whales, dolphins and relaxing on the beach in front of my ocean front condo.
I am looking forward to the 55 year reunion and willing to help if needed.
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