Home: Greenville, NC. Age: 56. Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, NY. Profession: Master plumber. Organization: PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association). Title: Department Lead and Creator; Master Plumber. Pronouns: He/Him/His.
Current project: Building a plumbing service division within an existing HVAC company. Recent recognition: Recognized as a successful licensed commercial service plumber by my new employer. Recent professional development: Launching a commercial service division within an established HVAC company. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Closing my plumbing service company and accepting a role helping another company launch a new plumbing service division. Recent travel or adventure: A trip through Italy and Switzerland. Recently viewed and recommended: The Birdcage (1996).
Personality profile: Open, giving, witty, decisive. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Giving. Moral compass: The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual trust, honest communication, and consistent support. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual respect, aligned incentives, clear communication, and long-term trust. What is at the top of your bucket list? Europe, immersing myself in its history, cultures, and everyday way of life.
What was your first paying job? Working at a small plumbing supply company. What was your favorite college course? Creative Writing. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? My dirt bike motorcycle and my Atari 2400. What book have you repeatedly read? The Call of the Wild, by Jack London. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Death to Smoochy. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? As a New Yorker, September 11th.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Greater acceptance and lasting peace.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Love creates resilience, understanding builds bridges, and together they remind us that progress begins with how we treat the people around us. What widely held belief do you reject? That success is defined solely by money, status, or external achievement. What mega-trend most excites you? The growing erosion of empathy and the dehumanization of people through screens rather than real connection.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Answering the Call. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Ethan Hawke. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Jack London. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An adventurer. What advice would you give your younger self? Trust the journey, be patient with change and remember that strength doesn’t come from having everything figured out.
Personal mission: Live with integrity, lead with compassion, and build meaningful work and relationships. Personal motto: Lead with integrity, choose compassion, and keep moving forward. Favorite quote: “I would rather be ashes than dust” (Jack London). Desired epitaph: He lived with integrity, loved deeply, and answered the call to become his truest self.
