Home: Tulsa, OK. Age: 68. Birthplace: Munich, Germany. Profession: General contractor. Organization: Summit Concrete & Construction Company LLC. Title: Manager Member.
Current project: Managing and overseeing over ten projects. Hobbies: Weight training and future traveling. Recent travel or adventure: To Dallas to see my daughter. Recently viewed and recommended: Christmas Vacation.
Moral compass: The Golden Rule. How do you define a perfect friendship? Open dialogue and someone that will be there through the ups and downs. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Able to discuss any issues, knowing that you won’t agree on all but can compromise to move forward. What is your greatest joy? My children and grandchildren. What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate cake. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Healthcare and nutritionist.
What was your first paying job? Selling newspapers on a military base. What was your favorite college course? Math. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Playing catch. What movie have you repeatedly watched? We Were Soldiers. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Photo of Muhammad Ali. It’s him and Joe Frazier titled “Thrilla in Manila.” What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? iPhone. What is your favorite app? Facebook.
What is your big idea? To advance the company to technological marketing. What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Working on marketing changes. What change would you like to see in the world? Have our government come together, rather than being divisive. What message do you want to send out into the world? Have peace and push for growth and prosperity for all.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Lucky Daredevil. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? In my youth, Bruce Willis; as I’ve gotten older, Dwayne Johnson. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My parents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A state trooper. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My box with the letters my children wrote and my father’s medals.
Personal mission: Live a long, fulfilling life so I can be present, supportive, and an example of joy and strength for my family. Personal motto: Work hard, and it pays off. Favorite quote: “Earn it, enjoy it, and share it.”