New Advisory Board Members at Wisdom House

Wisdom House, an interfaith retreat and conference center in Litchfield, recently appointed two new Advisory Board members. Rob Quigley and George Goens, Ph.D., both of Goshen, have joined the 13-member board that helps to provide support and direction for the center.

Mr. Quigley is an accomplished hospitality/ spa professional with experience in teaching business consulting and management. He is currently a Senior Vice President at Optimal Fitness Systems International of West Hartford, CT and Honolulu, HI, and has taught at the International College of Hospitality Management in Washington, CT, at the University of New Haven and University of Hawaii-Manoa, as well as consulting for many resort and spa facilities.

Dr. Goens is a senior partner with Goens/ Esparo, LLC, a leadership consulting and executive search firm. He has served at all levels of public education and was superintendent of the Wauwatosa Schools, a district in metropolitan Milwaukee, as well as in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. In addition to serving as a superintendent in these two districts for over 13 years, he taught social studies, was a principal at the middle school level, and was director of personnel in another district. Dr. Goens has written two books and has published almost 50 articles on leadership, management, ethics, change and motivation.

Wisdom House, located at 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield, is an interfaith retreat and conference center for women and men who value seeking and learning in a contemplative environment. The center presents programs that meet the artistic, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of diverse people. Wisdom House also provides a hospitable meeting environment for groups and organizations holding retreats, seminars and meetings. For more info call 860-567-3163, or visit< www.wisdomhouse.org >.