School: Wilson | Graduation Year: 1973 |
Year Inducted: 2011
Sports Played: Basketball, Baseball
High School Honors: Basketball two-year letter winner; 1973 All-PIL West Division Guard; MVP; Team Captain; Baseball four-year letter winner; 1972 All-PIL 1st Team Pitcher; 1973 All-State 1st Team and All-PIL 1st Team Third Base; Team Captain
Post High School Career: Baseball 4-year letter winner at Portland State University; Two-time All-NorPac; 1975 Gold Glove winner; 1977 Team Captain on NCAA Division I regional playoff team; Signed by San Diego Padres org. as a free agent in 1977; Portland Mavericks All-Northwest League pitcher in 1977; served as head Lake Oswego High School baseball coach 1997-99; co-coach of the year in the Three-Rivers League, 1998. Pitching Coach at Lewis & Clark College, 2009-11; Volunteer Asst. coach of Women Basketball at Wilson HS, 2008-12. President of the PIL Hall of Fame Board of Directors, 2015. Partner, Dunn and Pienovi Properties.
Commentary:
My athletic experiences taught me that you can do anything you set your mind to. It developed a dedicated work ethic in me to accomplish whatever goals I set for myself, individually, or my team. The experiences taught how to deal with adversity. Athletics tested my perseverance. These contributed directly to my sales and business career. Athletics taught me invaluable lessons on the development of teamwork and leadership. I am 100% devoted to the lessons organized sports teaches us in regards to life lessons.