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Alumni Spotlight
Timothy Dodge '83
Tim Dodge, ’83, has worked in the banking, insurance and Internet industries. Most of his career has been spent as an insurance underwriter, trainer, and researcher/public relations manager. He has also been a candidate for local public office. He is the author of three as-yet unpublished novels and several freelance articles on insurance topics. He released his novel Acts of Desperation as a free serialized podcast in 2009. Tim lives in Liverpool, New York with his wife and three children. His web site is www.timdodgestories.com.
What you are doing now: I am member industry technical support and public relations manager for a trade association that represents independent insurance agents. I am also releasing a novel as a free serialized podcast, editing another novel, and doing freelance technical writing on the side.
Major: Political Science
Favorite class at Brockport: Constitutional Law
Favorite professor at Brockport: Dr. Stephen Ullman
Most memorable Brockport moment: Running for BSG vice-president - didn’t win, unfortunately!
Most interesting life experience: Changing careers after 14 years in the same industry. I eventually went back to the first one, but the change in perspective was enlightening.
Most famous person you have met: Hillary Clinton
Last book read: Contagious by Scott Sigler
CD most likely to find in your stereo: Anything by Bruce Springsteen
Favorite Movie: The Big Chill
Favorite vacation spot: Disney World
Family: Wife Maria; Sons Joel, 20, Evan, 17 and Nathan, 13
What you want to be doing next year: Still in the same job but also promoting a published novel.
What you want to be doing in 20 years: Working part-time and writing full-time.
Message to the students of today: Learn how to write clearly. Take advantage of the educational and intern opportunities at Brockport. Build up your network. Hold on to the friendships you’re making in college.
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