PERSON OF INTEREST
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Q: What is your philosophy? And does that apply to the way you govern the Club? If so, how? A: My philosophy is the same in business as it is in every aspect of my life, including as Commodore. First is to define clear processes. Second is to promote collaboration and encouragement. Third is to demand a culture of respect. I have found this recipe to be highly effective and easy to remember. Q: Tell us about yourself. We know you’re a boating enthusiast. What other hobbies or outside interests do you have? Where were you born? Where did you go to school? How did you come to join GPYC?
L-R: Ryan Chapp, Brooke Chap, Colin Bodmer, Isabella Bodmer, Lady Melissa Bodmer, Commodore Jason Grobbel, Emily Grobbel, John Jones, Samantha Grobbel Johnston, Jeff Johnston
since I am the father of five grown children!
A: “A man’s got to know his limitations.” - Clint We all enjoyed boating together at the DYC for many Eastwood. years until we bought a new boat in 2008 that could A: I am a lifetime resident of Grosse Pointe not be accommodated there. We then joined the Q: What advice would you give to future and graduated from Grosse Pointe South High Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and have been very happy Commodores? School. I attended Michigan State University, then ever since to be at the greatest yacht club in America! graduated from Kalamazoo College with a Bachelor A: I believe the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is a of Arts, majoring in Economics and Business Q: Who in all the world would you most like to wonderful institution with a long and venerable Administration. have dinner with, and what would you talk about? history. It deserves to be nourished and well maintained for the next generation. I have been an active member of The Detroit A: I would truly enjoy having dinner with Elon Rotary Club since 1986, serving as past president, Musk while we discuss ROCKETS. Q: Any parting thoughts for us? and as head chair of the Foundation Drive committee, responsible for raising funds for the Q: What is your favorite book, your favorite movie, A: Change is often challenging. When we work many worthwhile programs sponsored by the club. your favorite music, and your favorite automobile together in a spirit of love and respect, we can push In addition, I have served as the president of the – in that order? through those challenges and achieve great things. Eastern Market Partnership, whose main focus is to enhance the attraction and make Eastern Market A: Book- The Four Agreements. Movie- It’s a the undisputed center for fresh and nutritious food Wonderful Life. Music- Rock and Jazz. Automobilein southeast Michigan. Aston Martin Vanquish. My interests range from engineering and architecture to psychology and philosophy. This comes in handy Q: What piece of advice or wisdom has most impacted your life?
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