Larry V. Dykstra

Larry V. Dykstra worked for 25 years as a corporate executive for well-known consumer brands Gatorade, Kraft Cheese, and Pizza Hut specializing in consumer insights, brand strategy, and innovation. Following his retirement, Dykstra pursued experiences intended to stretch him as a person. These activities explored three broad themes: playing music with and for others, serving hospitalized children, and exploring matters of spirituality and healing. Along the way, Larry found that stringing words together on paper was a useful tool for helping him process his thoughts and find meaning.