User:Patrickwooldridge

Patrick Wooldridge

Background and special interests:

Retired V.P. of small Market Research / Strategic Planning firm in Chicago, IL, USA, retired Firefighter-Paramedic (both Urban and Wildland firefighter; First Aid Instructor since 1968, former AHA & ARC Instructor Trainer); Scout and Scouter (Life Scout, Order of the Arrow, Philmont, National Jamboree Staff, Wood Badge), Martial Arts (currently Taijiquan and Taijijian, formerly Judo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido and Hapkido), interested in Physics (Astrophysics, Cosmology), Eastern Philosophy, Comparative Religion and Comparative Mysticism.

Active Memberships: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Union of Concerned Scientists, Tai Chi Foundation, The Human Process, BMW Car Club of America

Retired and Former Memberships: International Association of Firefighters, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Qualitative Research Consultants Association, Sports Car Club of America, Porsche Car Club of America