Home: Dallas, TX. Age: 50s. Birthplace: New Jersey. Profession: Cardiothoracic surgeon. Organization: Paragonix Technologies. Title: Thoracic organ procurement surgeon. Alma mater: University of Virginia.
Current project: Developing a normothermic regional perfusion program for thoracic organ recovery. Latest accomplishment: Running several 5k and 10k races. Latest contribution to others: Mission to Cuba, bringing in needed supplies for churches and community. Hobbies: Exercise, home projects, reading. Recent travel or adventure: Western US road rally, from the Grand Canyon to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Last book read: Tiger, Tiger, by James Patterson. Recently viewed and recommended: Peaky Blinders.
What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Supportive. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Collaborative. What is your greatest fear? Failing those important to me. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Sports broadcasting. What is at the top of your bucket list? Traveling to New Zealand. What is your go-to workout? Peloton. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Equal parts adventure and relaxation.
What was your first paying job? Paper boy. What was your favorite college course? Principles of Biomedical Ethics. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Godfather. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? The cell phone. What is your favorite app? ESPN. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Music.
What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall?
Gratitude Changes Everything.
What change would you like to see in the world? More compassion and consideration for others. What message do you want to send out into the world? Be kind.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Martin Luther King, Jr. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With someone I cared about, eating delicious food. What advice would you give your younger self? Take more initiative. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My early career.
Personal mission: Being a better person, serving others. Desired epitaph: He did his best.
