“Excellent managers create working conditions where their employees can flourish. Cliff stands out in my career as a manager who enabled me to grow personally and professionally during the four years I worked on his team.

Cliff's background in marketing, creative direction, and ideation combine to make him a thoughtful leader. His insightful questions during project planning directed our attention to core issues, potential problems, and new ideas we might otherwise have missed.

 He created space for the rest of us to play to our strengths and further the work of the team as a whole.

I appreciated how I was always free to challenge ideas or assumptions, knowing that Cliff would be honest and positive even when pushing back. My work skills grew stronger because I knew my ideas and contributions were always welcome.

I have rarely met anyone with the ability to speak so tactfully even in the most intense situations.

As the college's lead spokesperson, Cliff was on the front lines with reporters or institutional communications. He always knows how to deliver the appropriate message even when it is complex, nuanced, or difficult to express. He speaks carefully and precisely in writing or conversation. I learned a lot about diplomacy just through observation.

Any organization would be lucky to have Cliff leading as a strategic thinker and communicator.”