Home: Myrtle Point, OR. Age: Older than 45. Profession: Self-employed. Organization: Science Supply Company. Title: Owner/founder. Alma mater: Oregon State University; Western Oregon University.
Current project: Expanding my dahlia bed from 150 plants to 175. Recent professional development: Recently attended the Profitable Dahlia Summit. Latest accomplishment: Earned $131,000 in my first year of being self-employed. Hobbies: Growing dahlias, salmon fishing, rock collecting, playing guitar. Last book read: The Right Stuff, by Tom Wolfe. Recently viewed and recommended: Yellowstone. Recent unique acquisition: A new motor for my salmon fishing boat.
Moral compass: I trust my gut. How do you define a perfect friendship? A person that is there for you even during the hard times. What is your guilty pleasure? Little House on the Prairie re-runs. What natural talent have you neglected? I'm a good artist. I draw really well. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Geologist. What is at the top of your bucket list? Travel to Iceland. How do you relieve stress? Work in my dahlia garden and play electric guitar. What is your go-to workout? I like to lift weights four times a week.
What was your first paying job? Working for my parents on our family dairy farm. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Red Rider BB gun. What book have you repeatedly read? Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A poster of the band Van Halen. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandmother. What is your go-to source of news and information? Fox News. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The Vietnam War.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Less fighting about religions.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Quit meddling in other people's business online. What widely held belief do you reject? That everyone needs a will. What mega-trend most excites you? Exploring Mars for future habitation. What mega-trend most concerns you? Overpopulation.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Underdog. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Luke Rhimes. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Marilyn Monroe. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Fighter pilot. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My 12-gauge shotgun. What advice would you give your younger self? Buy gold. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? High school.
Personal mission: Making more money and being the best grandfather ever. Personal motto: Do something every day that makes you money. Desired epitaph: I did the best l could.
