1949
Born in Youngstown, Ohio to William Marshall and Joanne Norma Speece.
1973
Becomes a physical education instructor at St. Joseph School in Campbell, Ohio.
1974
Graduates cum laude from Kent State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in education.
1975
Becomes a program director of the YMCA in Youngstown, Ohio.
1985
Becomes an exercise technician at Youngstown State University.
1986
Becomes a health educator at Park Vista Retirement Center in Youngstown, Ohio.
1987
Becomes a teacher for the Salem City School District.
1988
Becomes a recreational therapist at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Ohio.
1989
Becomes a Master of Science in education from Youngstown University.
1993
Produces “Exercise is the Foundation of Youth.”
1998
Receives the First Place Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Award.
1999
Exhibits in a group show at Forum Health.
2000
Serves as a photographer for the cover feature of the Mahoning County Medical Society Bulletin.
2001
Serves as president of the Pennsylvania Activity Professional Association.
2006
Receives the Ballroom Dance Gold Medal at the Senior Olympics.
2007
Receives the Excellence Award at the State Activity Personnel Convention in Columbus, Ohio.
2008
Receives the Excellence Award from the Residence Activity Association at the Ohio State Convention.
2017
Is honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.