Celebrate Independence Day — Accept That Americans are Generous People

 

A couple of weeks ago I met my friend and mentor, Dana Rose, for tea at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. We were celebrating my retirement from Chubb Ltd. Dana had hired me in February 2002. I accepted the job at Chubb because of Dana. I’ve told everyone at Chubb that I joined the company because of my respect for Dana. We celebrated the fact that over 231/2 years, we maintained our mutual admiration, appreciation, respect, and friendship from the first day to the last day. 

Dana represented and continues to represent the best of the best of corporate America. She brought me into a company that changed, not necessarily for the better over 23 1/2 years. But, I stayed for the people. Dana Rose. Marsha Reid-Clarke, Paul  Berardinelli, my friend Dave Wilson, and those who mentored me, supported me, let me vent, gave me agency, and let me be the consummate professional I knew I could be.

Yes, I’ve retired effective May 9th; but I will always treasure those who gave me the wings to fly. Thank you!