Home: Genoa, WI. Age: 30. Birthplace: La Crosse, WI. Profession: Greenhouse owner. Title: Entrepreneur, grower/farmer, welder. Alma mater: Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI.
Current project: Improving operations and efficiencies inside of the greenhouse. Recent professional development: Installed a boiler for heating the greenhouse. Latest contribution to others: Helping neighbors with their farm and watching nephews. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Starting a business. Hobbies: Hikes with my dog, four wheeling, video games, hunting, fishing, boating.
Personality profile: Thoughtful, caring, passionate, strong. Moral compass: Be truthful, respectful, and treat others the same way you’d want to be treated. How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone who is there for you when you need them. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Transparent and accountable. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? On a hobby or an investment. What is at the top of your bucket list? Visit a new country. How do you relieve stress? Cooking, video games, and outdoor actives. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Good views and new foods.
What was your first paying job? Cleaning apartments and farm work. What was your favorite college course? TIG Welding Aluminium. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Action figures, Game Boy, and PS2. What book have you repeatedly read? Star Wars (Marvel), Lord of the Rings (DC). What’s the best advice you received growing up? Leave things better than you found them. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Experience and learn from multiple people. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? YouTube.
What is your big idea?
Government partially owning all the big corporations.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Provide year-round locally sustained sources of vegetables, fish, and beef. What change would you like to see in the world? Remove corruption from the governments. What mega-trend most concerns you? Advancements in technology and the way AI will enhance them.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father and grandparents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A knight. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Computers and digital drives for pictures and documents. What advice would you give your younger self? Try your best, believe in yourself, and be there for the ones that are there for you.
Personal mission: Truth, order, justice, and sustainability. Personal motto: Learn from pain, embrace happiness. Favorite quote: “Do or do not, there is no try” (Yoda).
