Gary Porter

Gary Porter is a career educator and has taught at a number of universities including Loyola University Chicago and University of St. Thomas. In addition to several textbooks, Gary has written magazine articles and three other books. Duffy: The Tale of a Terrier was inspired by his first shelter dog. Town Kid: Reflections of a Midwestern Boyhood recalls Gary’s time growing up in Greenfield, Iowa. Griff: My Life as Drake’s Top Dog tells the story of the live mascot at his alma mater, where he is on the National Advisory Council for the Zimpleman College of Business. Gary is on the Board of Directors of the Carpenter Nature Center, as well a member of the Finance Committee for the Phipps Center for the Arts. Gary and his wife Melissa live in Hudson, Wisconsin where they support conservation and animal welfare organizations.