Home: Birmingham, AL. Age: 52. Organization: HC3. Title: President. Alma mater: Duke University.
Current project: Rebuilding our weekly scorecard to better identify daily activities that lead to success. Latest accomplishment: Developing a comprehensive framework for our company’s future growth. Hobbies: Weightlifting and walking. Recent travel or adventure: An anniversary beach trip with my wife. Recently viewed and recommended: Shark Tank episodes; I enjoy watching the on-the-fly negotiations. Recent unique acquisition: A pair of new work sneakers.
Moral compass: I trust my gut and prioritize long-term transparency. What is your greatest joy? Watching my sons compete in their respective sports. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Anywhere that the four of us can spend time together as a family. What is your go-to workout? Weightlifting. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Warm weather and salt water.
What three emojis best describe you? ⚽ 🏎️ 🏋️.
What movie have you repeatedly watched? Moneyball. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Be intentional and stay focused. What is your favorite app? YouTube. There are endless things to learn. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Playing pickup basketball
What is your big idea? Applying the 80/20 rule to leadership by ruthlessly prioritizing the 20% of activities that drive 80% of the impact. What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Shifting my professional focus toward intentional work on truly important, long-term objectives. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The View from the Rocking Chair. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An F1 car designer or team owner. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? A quiet day by the ocean with my wife and sons. What advice would you give your younger self? Focus on the framework, not just the finish line.
Personal mission: Building a lasting legacy for my family and my company. Personal motto: Solve for what matters to your 80-year-old self.
