Birthplace: The Finger Lakes, New York State. Profession: Engineer. Title: Field Engineer Manager. Languages spoken: English and Catalan.
Current project: Building and mounting bat boxes for the forest on my property. Recent recognition: Habitat for Humanity NWNJ Spirit of Service Award. Recent professional development: Becoming a Field Engineering Manager. Latest accomplishment: Receiving my Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Buying a house with six acres of property. Hobbies: Photography, reading, astronomy, grilling, coin collecting, antique restoration. Recent unique acquisition: A Morgan silver dollar, minted one century before I was born.
Personality profile: Open, witty, decisive, caring. Moral compass: What goes around comes around. How do you define a perfect friendship? A bond rooted in loyalty, shared goals, and values. What is your greatest joy? Celebrating milestones with my whole family. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? EMTs. What is at the top of your bucket list? Going to Denali National Park in Alaska and camping out on Mount McKinley. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Being in the moment.
What was your first paying job? Picking fruit on a blueberry farm. What was your favorite college course? Astronomy. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Dances with Wolves. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A picture of my daughter blowing out her candles on her 4th birthday. What company or organization do you most admire? The Big Brothers Big Sisters program. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
The dissemination of knowledge around modern safety protocols.
What change would you like to see in the world? The world lean into aetheric energy and all its possibilities for helping humanity. What widely held belief do you reject? Modern medicine is more effective than homeopathy. What mega-trend most excites you? 3D printing, aetheric physics. What mega-trend most concerns you? Energy drinks.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My paternal grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional snowboarder. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Photo albums, a few special books, and keepsakes. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My daughter's first Christmas.
Personal mission: Committing my hands and mind to work that protects life. Personal motto: My measure of success will not be applause or titles, but the quiet knowledge that I have endeavored to protect what is precious. Favorite quote: “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom” (Thomas Jefferson).
