Name: Jim Burke
Graduation year: 1970
Occupation: Human Resource Manager
Hometown: Davenport, IA
Family: wife Judy (34 years), sons Chad, Jeffrey, and Garrett
From all my years at St. Ambrose, I'll never forget: The classes with teachers like Sister Mary Bradley who opened my mind to new areas never before explored. Fun like the Homecoming parade with a 300 pound Go-Go dancer on a float.
Favorite SAU class: Freshman English
Favorite food: Grilled ham and cheese sandwich 
What's in my CD player: Michael McDonald's new CD
Favorite book: When The Scared Gin Mill Closes
Famous person (living or dead) I'd most like to meet: Jack Nicholson
If I had all the time in the world, I'd spend it: Traveling the world on my own private yacht
What really gets on my nerves is when: I get really poor customer service - needing to repeat my order three times
If I could change one thing, I would: Pay more attention to my finances
Peak experience: Being asked by my son to be his best man
Favorite vacation spot: Virginia Beach
Person who has had the greatest influence on me: My wife, she is truly inspirational to me
I wish I knew how to: Play the piano and juggle (but not at the same time)
Personal motto or favorite quote: "Not bad, for a one-eyed fat man" - Rooster Cogburn in True Grit played by John Wayne
Advice to St. Ambrose freshmen: Do not worry about the future, enjoy it. You cannot know what your life will turn out to be until you live it.

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