Home: Santa Clarita, CA. Profession: P&C insurance claims. Title: Vice President – Claims.
Current project: Fundraising for Major Impact Theater. Recent professional development: Completion of HUB Leadership Academy, an 8-month leadership training program. Latest accomplishment: Debt-reduction coaching for a local group of senior citizens. Hobbies: Camping, hiking, reading, traveling, researching business opportunities. Recent travel or adventure: Cruises to Alaska, New England and Nova Scotia. Last book read: Addict in the House, by Robin Barnett.
Personality profile: Determined, stubborn, reserved, competitive. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Generous. Moral compass: Treat others the way I would want to be treated. How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual acceptance, trust, commitment to count on each other in any situation. What is your greatest joy? Seeing my family flourish and happy. What is your greatest fear? Not being able to provide and care for my family. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Anything related to Christmas. Traveling and vacations. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Relaxation.
What was your first paying job? A newspaper route. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Incredible Mr. Limpet, A Christmas Carol. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of my kids and family. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Bruce Randall (a former boss), Dan Miller, Dave Ramsey. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The death of my father and the near death of my daughter.
What change would you like to see in the world?
More opportunities to teach/train those less fortunate to become self-sufficient.
What message do you want to send out into the world? You can succeed; the American Dream still exists. What mega-trend most concerns you? Political correctness and lack of personal responsibility.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Bill Pulman. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Abraham Lincoln and Zig Ziglar. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A police officer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family photos. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? A picnic in a park with all of my immediate family members. What advice would you give your younger self? Learn something from each of the challenges you will have and try to be grateful for what you have, not take.
Personal mission: To improve the lives of those I care about. Personal motto: What is the worst that could happen? Favorite quote: “If you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right” (Henry Ford). Desired epitaph: Caring, generous and funny.
