Keith Trowbridge, Ph. D

After more than 20 years in the business, Trowbridge decided to retire in early 1996 and sold his timeshare interests to RDI Resort Services Corporation (Bluegreen Resorts). But a life of leisure and world travel wasn't enough for this energetic and dynamic man; by the end of the year, he decided to share his knowledge and experience by writing a new book on the industry.

Trowbridge has been a leader in the timeshare industry since 1974, when he pioneered timesharing in North America with the development of Sanibel Beach Club, a 31-unit condominium project built and completely sold out in 18 months. He founded Captran Resorts International, Ltd. At its peak in the late 1970s, that company posted annual timeshare sales of $50 million. Trowbridge has earned the respect of his peers in the industry and has served as president of the Resort

Timesharing Council and on the board of directors of the American Land Development Association (now known as the American Resort Development Association, or ARDA.)