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Family man,
husband to Safaa Darwiche, Father to Dorian and Sadek. |
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1974: Bachelor
of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Northrop Institute.
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1974- 1975:
Worked for Trans Mediterranean Airways, Traveled throughout Europe.
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1977: Moved to Jackson Hole Wyoming, Started "Crazy Horse"
Indian Jewelry business. |
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1978: Expanded
business endeavors to include "Hot Dogs and Hoagies" at the Stage
Stop Mall. |
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1978-1981: Moved to Seattle, Washington and worked as an Engineer
for the Boeing Company, Kept business interest in Jackson. |
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1981: Returned
to Jackson, and changed "Hot Dogs and Hoagies" to "Pedro’s Mexican
Food." |
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1983: Started
“A Touch of Class” Featuring fine gifts and collectibles. |
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1984: Realized
a dream by climbing the Grand Teton. |
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1984: Joined
the Jackson Hole Lions' Club. |
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1985: Initiated
"U.S. Flag Display" Program in town on national holidays. |
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1986: Expanded "A Touch of Class" to include “Shadow Mountain
Gallery” featuring Western landscape and wild life art. |
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1988-1989:
Elected Jackson Hole Lion's Club President. |
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1989: Chairman
of Jackson Hole "Junior Miss" Program. |
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1990: Monitored
and advised local Lions' Club's activities throughout western Wyoming,
as Wyoming Lion's Club Zone Chairman. |
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1991: Another dream realized. Built our home at Jackson Hole
Golf and Tennis. |
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1993: Designed
and built six employee townhouses on Millward Street. |
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1993- Present:
“Free Holidays Film Festival for Kids” sponsored by “A Touch of
Class”. |
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1997: Participated
with City and County government to assist the Community Center
for the Arts to secure land lease, develop use, and implement
building schedule. |
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1997: Started
working on "Town is Heart" concept. |
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1998: Planned
and built a commercial building on West Broadway. |
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1999:
Joined Jackson Hole Rotary Club. |
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1999: Served
on the Board of Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. |
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2000: The dream
continues... floated the Colorado River. |
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2000: Appointed
to the Board of the Community Foundation Emergency Relief Fund.
Neighbor helping neighbor. |
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2000: Founded
the "Historic Downtown Business Association". |
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2001: Attended
Jackson Hole Leadership Program. |
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2001: Started
the "Farmers’ Market" on the Town Square. |
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2002: Elected
in a land slide election to the seat of
County Commissioner (a stewardship to the most beautiful place on
earth), in a very special community. It’s worth all the effort. |
