Home: Ocala, FL. Age: 56. Profession: Property management. Organization: The Edwards Professional Complex. Title: Property Manager. Alma mater: Samford University. Languages spoken: English and a bit of Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
Current project: Design and maintenance of a 48,000 square foot executive office facility. Latest accomplishment: Completed the design of and implementation of painting exterior of 48,000 square foot office complex. Latest contribution to others: Mentoring of employees and leading a small Bible study group on leadership. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? The move from sales to property management. Hobbies: Biking, hiking, being on the water, fishing, studying history. Recent travel or adventure: Rogue Heroes, All Creatures Great and Small. Recent unique acquisition: A steamboat ticket to travel aboard the Hart’s Daily Line Ocklawaha River Steamers dated March 8, 1889.
Moral compass: The Bible. I believe it is God’s holy and inspired word and is my only rule for faith and practice. How do you define a perfect friendship? Based in love and mutual appreciation and service. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Clear and defined roles, sharing a common vision, freedom to try and fail. What is your greatest fear? The loss of relationships I value most. What natural talent have you neglected? My artistic ability for painting and drawing. What is at the top of your bucket list? I would love to travel the world. How do you relieve stress? Biking, walking, talking with friends. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Typically, water or a beach with a boat.
What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Tonka trucks, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear cars. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My Savior Jesus Christ and a volunteer in my youth group. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Read a Proverb in the Bible every day. 31 Proverbs, 31 days in the month. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Keep learning. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Telephones and video conferencing to keep up with friends. What is your go-to source of news and information? Newsmax. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Attending Samford University.
What is your big idea?
Position yourself around significant people who can influence and introduce you to others that will help make the next step of your journey.
What change would you like to see in the world? Countries and cultures striving to keep the things that make them unique. What message do you want to send out into the world? Seek the Truth. What widely held belief do you reject? Evolution. What mega-trend most concerns you? Globalism and DEI.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Nehemiah, from the Bible. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A marine biologist. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My books and items from my father’s collection. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Travel to Longboat Key and spend the day on the beach. What advice would you give your younger self? If you don’t know the answer to something or how to do it, ask, seek and learn. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My late forties.
Personal mission: To know God and make Him known. To love God and love people. Personal motto: Everyone and everywhere I go should be better when I leave. Favorite quote: “Let us therefore be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might” (Ephesians 6:10). Desired epitaph: He belonged to the One True and Faithful God Who kept every Promise in the finished work of His Lord Jesus Christ. Soli deo Gloria.
