Personal Background
Over the past 30 years, Gregory has enjoyed a diverse career blending business and university teaching, academic writing, marketing communications, and real estate sales and investment.
Raised in New York City (Howard Beach), his education took him to Europe, where he spent most of the 1990s. Today, he calls Grand Rapids, Michigan, home.
He has a passion for bringing people together, and he enjoys gatherings with friends for food, wine, and discussions that last into the night.
A dedicated minimalist, Gregory appreciates the beauty of simplicity. He also cherishes his Irish and English heritage and enjoys exploring their rich traditions and histories.
EDUCATION
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland (1992-1996)
Ph.D. in Philosophy
Doctoral research focused on social philosophy and political economy. Other areas of concentration included social ethics, Christian social thought, and cultural analysis.
Franciscan University
Steubenville, Ohio (1987-1990)
BA in Theology, Philosophy, and Political Science
Franciscan is a vibrant Catholic liberal arts university in Eastern Ohio. The university places a strong emphasis on Catholic Personalism, phenomenological realism, and the Catholic Social Thought tradition.
Affiliations
Northumbria Community - Companion Member
Westar Institute - Affiliated Scholar
Irish Quakers - Rathfarnham Meeting - Affiliate Member
Community of Aiden & Hilda - Member
International Academy of Philosophy
Schaan, Liechtenstein (1991-1992)
M.Phil in Philosophy and Political Economy
The Academy was an academic center focused on contemporary continental philosophy, including personalism and phenomenology.
Additional Studies
Studies in Celtic Christianity
Distance Learning Program in Early Christianity - 2017
University College Cork, Ireland
Quaker Studies
Guided Independent Research & Learning - 2018-2019
Woodbrooke Centre, Birmingham, UK
Irish Spirituality & Culture
Ongoing Guided Study - 2017 to present
Disart Centre of Irish Spirituality & Culture, Dingle, Ireland
CAREER
Professional
Greenridge Realty
Grand Rapids, MI 2014 - Present
Real Estate Sales & Advising
MILicense.net Real Estate School
Grand Rapids, MI 2016 - Present
Real Estate Licensing Instructor
Freelance Digital Copywriting
Grand Rapids, MI 1999 – Present
(Principal) Digital Copywriting / Editing
Amway Corporation
Ada, MI 2004 – 2014
Web Editor - UI/UX Core Team
Summit Training Source
Grand Rapids, MI 1999 - 2004
Strategic Communications Director
University Teaching
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA 1996 - 1998
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Milltown Institute
(Pontifical Academy)
Dublin, Ireland 1992 – 1999
University Lecturer of Philosophy
Maynooth University
Maynooth, Ireland 1992 - 1996
Visiting Lecturer of Philosophy (Adjunct)
All Hallows College
Dublin, Ireland 1994 - 1996
Visiting Lecturer of Philosophy (Adjunct)
Certifications
AI Fundamentals
IBM - 2023
Writing Ethically with AI
Skillshare - 2023
Social Media Marketing
HubSpot Academy - 2017
Usability Analyst
Human Factors International - 2014
Digital Copywriter
Mediabistro, New York - 2013
User-Centered Design
Michigan State University - 2012
eMarketing
eMarketing Association - 2007
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Irish & British Culture
Deeply influenced by his Irish and English ancestry and his years living in Dublin, Ireland, Gregory takes occasional courses with the University of Galway’s Irish Studies program.
He's a member of the American Irish Historical Society, the Irish American Cultural Institute, The Celtic League, and the Cornwall Cultural Association.
Animal Welfare
Gregory supports Mercy for Animals, an organization dedicated to improving the conditions of factory-farmed animals. He also supports Hearts of Hope Animal Rescue and the Humane Society of West Michigan.