Siena Degrees
John - Bachelor of Business Administration, 1980
Mary - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1983
Current Residence
Sarasota, FL
Who in your family has attended Siena?
James Held '63, John’s father
James Held '83, John’s brother
Christine Krause '85, Mary’s sister.
Both of us have numerous cousins and nieces who attended Siena.
What quote would you like to share with current Siena students?
"Take advantage of all that your Franciscan education offers!"
What is your favorite Siena memory?
Meeting each other.
How would you summarize your Siena experience?
The Siena Experience is best described as providing students the education, skills and values needed to both make a living and make a life.
How has Siena impacted your business or personal success?
We learned how to think critically and form our own opinions.
What has inspired you to give back to Siena?
Many people helped us along the way. This is a chance to do the same.