Home: New Braunfels, TX. Age: Older than I look. Birthplace: Houston, TX. Profession: Healthcare administration. Title: Licensed Health Care Administrator (LNFA). Significant other: The most amazing girl I ever dated, my wife, Amy Elizabeth Allen. Alma mater: Texas State University.
Hobbies: Going on vacations with my family. Recent travel or adventure: A seven-day Caribbean cruise with my wife and two amazing boys. Last book read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Recently viewed and recommended: Big Bang Theory. Recent unique acquisition: An old comic book from Stan Lee’s famous Silver Age of comics.
Personality profile: Caring, good listener, dedicated, witty, easy to get along with. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Compassionate. Moral compass: Always do the right thing, and the right things will happen in the end. What is your greatest joy? My family and faith in God. What is your greatest fear? Forgetting to do something that I promised someone to do. What word or phrase do you use far too often? What’s up? What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? On a vacation, or a big event or experience. What is your go-to workout? Swimming laps in a pool or getting some cardio workout while kick boxing.
What was your favorite college course? Geography. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The original Star Wars. I’ve seen it 26 times in the theatre. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Follow your heart and never give up. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Never give up. Always do what is right. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? iPhones. What is your go-to source of news and information? Fox News. What company or organization do you most admire? Microsoft.
What is your big idea?
Developing a holodeck like the one in Star Trek.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Trying to find a way to hire more licensed nurses. What change would you like to see in the world? Universal access to free energy and food. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Chris Pratt. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Jesus, or maybe Ronald Reagan. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My 50-year-old collection of Silver Age Marvel Comics. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family on a beautiful beach next to a blue ocean on a sunny day, playing, laughing and having an amazing time with each other. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t be so resistant to trying new things. Enjoy every day in your life like it was your last.
Personal motto: It’s never too late to improve yourself. Favorite quote: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” (Confucius). Desired epitaph: He tried to live every day like it was his last.
