A native of Montana, Bill Jabs’ diverse background includes over 30 years of experience as a trainer and presenter at local, state, and national workshops and seminars. Bill likes to tell people that he was born half way between the house and the barn and could not decide where he belonged. This affected his sense of humor, or as his friends say, a lack there of. One of Bills’ favorite quotes is “getting older is mandatory, getting old is optional”. Bill is a professional educator, having worked many years as a teacher, counselor, program evaluator and administrator. He has a Masters Degree in Counseling and is a Certified Financial Independence Consultant. Bill also has a strong background in business and an entrepreneurial spirit. He remains involved in community activities, human service organizations, and professional associations, and is truly effective in teaching people how to set goals and take charge of their lives.