Phyllis has worked many years in Information Technology (IT) for computer hardware/ software companies and financial/insurance institutions. While she has held a variety of positions over the years, she has spent the largest portion of her career managing software development teams with a primary focus in sales and marketing applications.
Her career has afforded her opportunities for extensive travel, within the U.S. and abroad, while implementing new software and processes for worldwide sales and marketing organizations. In addition, she was an avid volunteer for company-sponsored activities related to giving back to various community organizations.
She is grateful for the many opportunities she had to spend time with her nephew, Kerry, before his passing. Her favorite memory of Kerry is teaching him to make pancakes when he was around 8 years old and seeing his beaming face presenting a plate full of pancakes at the breakfast table!
Phyllis saw firsthand what a kind, caring and compassionate person Kerry was. She can recall his patience with so many of the little cousins that came along after him as he taught them a variety of life lessons and tasks such as sharing, feeding themselves and tying their shoes. She believes that The Kerry Jon Walker Fund is a great vehicle to pay honor to his life as well as continue to spread his legacy of caring for and helping others.