Thomas Spetter has spent two decades working in the pharmaceutical sector, having held positions both at Abbott Laboratories and Bristol-Myers Squibb. When not working, Tom Spetter regularly watches NFL football and follows the Seattle Seahawks. In a recent interview with ESPN radio, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said that he would push to reduce the national debt if he were ever to become president, and then said that he would work to put a stop to taxpayer funding of NFL stadiums. Sherman went on to say that the wealthy owners who draw revenue from the teams that play in those stadiums should bear the cost of building them. The outspoken Seattle all-pro defender alluded to a larger point. According to a report compiled in 2015, a massive 29 of 31 NFL stadiums have been subsidized in some manner by public funding over the past 20 years, with $7 billion of that figure going just to the construction of new stadium facilities. More specifically, however, CenturyLink Field had a total construction cost of $430 million. Public funds paid for $300 million of that total - nearly 70 percent. CenturlyLink Field is also home to Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks.
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Based in San Diego, Thomas Spetter, MBA, has held management positions in the public health divisions of several large companies. Thomas Spetter enjoys traveling and has journeyed all over the United States, including Hawaii. Hawaii is a popular draw for vacationers who want to relax and be surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty. Due to the islands’ temperate climate, tourists can comfortably visit in every season, though there are pros and cons to each. Spring offers nearly perfect weather, with lower rainfalls, and after mid-April prices drop as the peak of the tourist season comes to an end. The ocean temperature hovers in the upper 70s and the islands are ripe with fresh flowers and lush vegetation. Summer is the slowest time of the year for tourism in Hawaii. As a result, visitors will enjoy the lowest rates on cars and accommodations. However, airline prices do tend to increase in late June and throughout July. Fall brings more rainfall and a higher risk of tropical storms, with winds as high as 60 miles per hour. Finally, winter is considered the prime season, meaning prices will be higher than average. Temperatures are ideal, with highs typically around 78 degrees. Winter is also the best time to go whale watching. Thomas Spetter, former manager of public health of the Virology Division at Bristol-Myers Squibb, is a key account manager at another company. He has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for over two decades and has earned several awards over the years. An active member of his community, Thomas “Tom” Spetter has been involved with several organizations and participated in the Light the Night Walk for Leukemia in 2010. Hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the Light the Night Walk raises funds for blood cancer research. As with many other fundraising walks, participants can register as either an individual or as part of a team. Donations are made to each individual or team to help them meet their personal fundraising goal. Companies and local businesses can also sponsor walkers and teams to further support the cause and increase their own exposure in the community. On average, individual participants raise around $250 for the LLS. If a participant raises more than $1,000, they become a part of the Bright Lights Club. When it comes to raising donations, there are several avenues that participants can take. Online fundraising offers participants a quick way of asking friends, family, and other contacts to support the cause. A personal web page is automatically created when a walker registers, and participants can alter the site if they want and send the link to others. Matching gifts are also an option, specifically for participating teams. Most team donations are generated from the individual members, but corporate matching gifts can provide additional funds. |
AuthorAn accomplished corporate manager with several years of experience in the health field, Thomas Spetter presently serves as manager of public health. Archives
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