Home: Chicago, IL. Age: 33. Birthplace: Chicago suburbs. Profession: Commercial insurance sales and brokerage. Alma mater: Northwestern University. Languages spoken: English, some Spanish.
Recent professional development: Helping write new policy forms for a brand-new intellectual property insurance coverage for companies. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? In the last two years, learning that life is short and to not let things outside of my control bother me. Hobbies: Golf, watching football and basketball, traveling internationally. Recent travel or adventure: Spending a week on a cruise ship last summer in Croatia and jumping off the top of it every day. Last book read: The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt. Recently viewed and recommended: Yellowstone, Landman, really anything from Taylor Sheridan. He’s a genius.
Personality profile: Adventurous, curious, sarcastic, witty. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Excitable. Moral compass: Does this seem fair? How do you define a perfect friendship? Loyal, adventurous, two-way listening. What is your greatest joy? My fiancé, my family and golf. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Entrepreneurs. What is at the top of your bucket list? Exploring Southeast Asia (particularly Thailand), Australia and the Pacific. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? A swim-up bar.
What was your first paying job? Golf caddie. What was your favorite college course? Sports Management 101. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Dark Knight. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A painting of the Chicago skyline. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Be positive and don’t burn bridges. What is your favorite app? Apple Health. What is your go-to source of news and information? Twitter, but not the bad parts.
What is your big idea?
Replacing most stoplights in the US with roundabouts.
What change would you like to see in the world? More honest politicians and government institutions. What widely held belief do you reject? That people can’t change. What mega-trend most excites you? Exploration of outer space. What mega-trend most concerns you? Society’s reliance on our mobile phones for everything.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Nikola Tesla. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A sportscaster. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? I’d get on a plane immediately with my fiancé, my whole family and friend group and go somewhere tropical to spend the last day on the beach. What advice would you give your younger self? Take it easy and don’t let life pass you by. You can’t control everything. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My early twenties.
Personal motto: Father Time is undefeated, enjoy it while you can. Favorite quote: “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right” (Henry Ford).
