Type Of Business:
Limousine service company
Expertise:
Convenient and luxury travel arrangements; Customer relations
Major Product/SVS:
Transportation services to airports, meetings, entertainment industry award ceremonies, premieres, press functions, private and public destinations
Favorite Business Publication:
Business Traveler (Pacific edition), Los Angeles Magazine, Variety and Vanity Fair publications, Aviation Week and Space Technology
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at Stout State University, Wisconsin 1969; various naval technical schools during naval career'
Affiliations Awards:
Fleet Reserve Association; National Rifle Association; United States Naval Institute; member US Navy Memorial; USS Midway Museum, San Diego
Work History:
US Navy 12/69 to 01/90 (honorably retired); Tour Coach operator over entire western states regions until 06/2000 (three prestigious companies); chauffeur for a small, highly reputable limousine company servicing the entertainment and media industry, corporate executives for various well-known nation-wide corporations,various domestic and foreign governmental representatives.
Career Achievements:
Naval Achievement Award for duties as Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor for NAS Moffett Field and various tenant commands in the mid-80's.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Transporting,and being of service to former presidential cabinet members, senior military officers and foreign ambassadors to a presidential library (on numerous occasions) for various events.
Charity:
PB Navy Relief Society; The American Legion
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and discipline developed during his naval career, and the enjoyment of working in the transportation industry.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he enjoys driving and meeting and interacting with interesting people from all parts of the world.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lennon is a retired first class petty officer. He served the United States Navy for 20 years and received many service awards. He was based in Asia for 16 years, and studied the various languages and cultures. He is married to a Japanese spouse and has two children.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Arranging luxury travel services and alternative arrangements for airport transfers, public and private events; Providing privately driven cars, express tours and executive cars
Education Certifications:
Commercial Vehicle certification (since 1990)
Awards/Honors:
Naval Achievement Award for Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation; Award by the US Forestry Service (1993) for services rendered during the California wildfires.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Mr. Lennon hopes to continue working as a senior chauffeur and would like to get involved in administration or ownership of a limousine company.