Home: Indian Springs Village, AL. Age: 56. Birthplace: Selma, AL. Profession: Real estate investor. Organization: Newins Properties, LLC. Title: Manager. Alma mater: Tulane University; University of Alabama School of Law.
Current project: Creating volume two of my book series of original songs and music. Recent recognition: Recognized as “One to Watch” by the Nashville Songwriters Association International in February 2024. Latest contribution to others: Cleaning our local waterways with the Black Warrior Riverkeeper. Hobbies: Songwriting, playing guitar, boating, fishing, mountain biking, fitness, and cooking. Recent travel or adventure: Traveled to Panama. Recent unique acquisition: An e-bike.
What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Trustworthy. How do you define a perfect friendship? A friend who sticks with you through thick and thin. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Built on mutual trust, respect, and shared values where both parties consistently act with integrity. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Ideally. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling. What is at the top of your bucket list? Peru. How do you relieve stress? I write songs. You can write a song about just about anything, and it is therapeutic. What is your go-to workout? E-biking on mountain trails.
What was your first paying job? Packaging parts in a warehouse for Bush Hog Corporation. What was your favorite college course? Psychology. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Stickball. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A huge, framed bus shelter poster of the movie Un Homme et Une Femme. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Learn to forgive. What is your favorite app? The New York Times games. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Just about anything I hear or see can be the seed for creative inspiration.
What change would you like to see in the world?
More legislation and regulation worldwide governing the use of artificial intelligence.
What widely held belief do you reject? Seeing is believing. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My paternal and maternal great-grandmothers. What talent or gift do you wish you had? A great singing voice. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Old photos. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Reminiscing with close family members.
Personal motto: Be proactive in solving problems. If you can’t solve a problem, don’t stress about it. Favorite quote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts” (Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad, 1869).
