Home: Windermere, FL. Age: Older than I look. Birthplace: Orlando, FL. Alma mater: University of Central Florida.
Current project: Exploring future travel destinations. Recent professional development: Pursuing certifications in AI fields related to Commercial Real Estate & CCIM certification. Latest contribution to others: Donated 50 hours to a local furniture & clothing bank. Hobbies: Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, functional strength training, fishing with my son. Last book read: Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey.
What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. Moral compass: The Golden Rule, I trust my gut. How do you define a perfect friendship? Blunt honesty, loyalty, listener, gives advice when asked. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Honest, collaborative, easy to brainstorm with. What is your greatest joy? My children. What is your greatest fear? Not being able to provide for myself or my children. What word or phrase do you use far too often? It is what it is. What is at the top of your bucket list? International travel, preferably Greece.
What was your first paying job? Retail clerk. What was your favorite college course? Economics. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Saving Private Ryan. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? “If they stand behind you, protect them. If they stand beside you, respect them. If they stand against you, defeat them.” Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Bob Marley. What’s the best advice you received in your career? You only have one name, don’t tarnish it. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? AI.
What is your big idea?
Multiple investment properties to pass down to my children and future generations.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Lifestyle. What message do you want to send out into the world? A little kindness can go a long way. What mega-trend most concerns you? Social media.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My mom, though it would be cool to chill with Bob Marley, Theodore Roosevelt or maybe D.H. Lawrence. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An architect. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? On a flight around the world with my kids, making stops wherever we wanted until time was up. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? January 28, 2017. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? College years and my thirties.
Personal mission: The future success and happiness of my children. Personal motto: It is what it is. Favorite quote: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself” (D.H. Lawrence).
