Since retiring from military service, Greg Padovani has continued serving in his hometown of Arlington Heights. He excels at bringing people, organizations and resources together to pioneer new ideas or enhance existing efforts to honor the service and sacrifice of our Veterans and their families – especially our Fallen Heroes. His participation includes Trustee, Village of Arlington Heights Board 2019-2021; Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors/Chairman, Executive Roundtable; Director, Arlington Park District Foundation Board; Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights Chairman; Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Committee of Arlington Heights Chairman; Alternate Delegate for the Illinois American Legion/Illinois Veterans Advisory Council; Delegate, Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County; Member, Illinois Lottery Veteran Cash Committee; Honor Flight of Northern & Western Illinois/ Former Board Member and Assistant Trip Leader; U.S.A. Climbing Association/Past Chairman, Nominating & Governance Committee, Past Midwest Regional Coordinator/Competition Judge; American Cancer Society Co-Chair, Relay for Life; Sound of the Big Band (17-piece orchestra)/Band Manager, MC and bass trombone; American Legion Post 208 Board of Trustees, Color Guard, Funeral Honors Program; Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311/ Life Member; Marine Corps League, Northwest Suburban Detachment 80/ Honorary Member.
AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future
By Kai-Fu Lee
This 2021 work predicts the impacts and changes of artificial intelligence on mankind in 10 distinct areas. As of 2024, his predictions have proven out, but faster than he predicted. This book will give the reader insights as to the mega trends that are moving human society in uncharted directions.
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
By Admiral William H. McRaven
Simple principles for living your life that have proven true throughout my own.
Man and Microbes: Disease and Plagues in History and Modern Times
By Arno Karlen
A bio history of mankind explaining the origins and evolution of diseases from ancient to modern times. Even though published in 1995, Man and Microbes accurately described the appearance and progress of COVID.
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
By Richard Preston
The true story of how two U.S. Army veterinarians lead a biological SWAT team to halt the spread of the Ebola virus when it suddenly appeared in Reston, Virginia. Two visionary Army officers anticipated the need for a biological defense capability prior to the actual need. Details their constant battle to convince leaders of the need and then equip and train for any eventuality.
Faith, Family & Flag: The Memoirs of an Unlikely American Samurai Crusader
By Major General (retired) James Mukoyama
The personal story of a poor kid from Chicago's Northwest side who worked hard throughout his life to become the first Japanese American to command a U.S. Army Division and then dedicate his life to helping Veterans nationwide. His lectures on moral injury are profoundly moving to Veterans everywhere. His guiding principles are a roadmap for living a good life.
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
By Jared Diamond
A profound analysis of the causes and impacts of the development and decline of human societies over 13,000 years. You begin to understand WHY civilizations rise and fall.