Birthplace: Birmingham, AL. Profession: Entrepreneur. Title: Owner. Alma mater: University of Alabama at Birmingham. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Current project: Breaking ground on 20-house residential development. Latest contribution to others: Helped a stranded elderly couple. The opportunity to help felt amazing. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Changing my perspective to one of Bruce Lee’s sayings: “Instead of practicing 10,000 kicks once, practice one kick 10,000 times.” Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with family, extreme sports, cars. Recent travel or adventure: Dune buggy safari in Dubai. Last book read: “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius.
Personality profile: Outgoing, honest, friendly. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Honorable. How do you define a perfect friendship? One built on trust and transparency, one that's consistent. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Aligning goals and passions with transparency and equal work. What is your greatest joy? My family. What is your guilty pleasure? Exercising. What is at the top of your bucket list? African safari. How do you relieve stress? Working out.
What was your favorite college course? Race Crime and Justice. What book have you repeatedly read? Thick Face, Black Heart. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Gladiator. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Anything is possible. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Stay in your line.
What is your big idea?
To help save youth from themselves by shifting the values.
What change would you like to see in the world? Having leaders that lead with honor and integrity and not greed. What message do you want to send out into the world? Lead with positivity.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? To Test the Soul of a Man. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Michael B. Jordan. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandparents. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My jewelry. What advice would you give your younger self? Be patient.
Personal mission: Being better every day, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Personal motto: Never quit. Favorite quote: “You can either suffer through the pain of discipline or the pain of disappointment” (Nick Saban).
