Darwin Patnode

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1948.

Attended Benilde High School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Accredited as a Certified Professional Parliamentarian.

Attended St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.

Received Ph.D. from University of Minnesota (1974): major in English, minor in classical languages.

Long-time member of Mensa.

Taught at University of Wisconsin/River Falls.

Past president, American Institute of Parliamentarians.

Worked at Santa Clara University, Stanford University, and Foothill College.

Later worked at West Valley-Mission Comm College District.

Was executive director of San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation.

Retired from California State University Hayward (now called East Bay).

Past president, San Carlos Tennis Club.

Past president, Brittan Heights Condominium Association.

Listed in Who's Who in America for many years.

Founding member of the National Corvette Museum.

Author of various books and articles.

Lecturer in retirement.

Lives in San Carlos, California.