Home: Kingston, NH. Profession: Renewable energy consultant. Organization: USA Solar. Significant other: Janell Apicella, my wife. Alma mater: Southern Vermont College.
Latest contribution to others: Volunteering with Toys for Tots as a local collection manager. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Joining the Marine Corps. Hobbies: Running, snowboarding, wakeboarding, travel, hiking. Last book read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Recently viewed and recommended: Tires (Netflix series).
Personality profile: Passionate, considerate, thoughtful, attentive to detail. Moral compass: Do the right thing, even when no one is looking. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trustworthy, entertaining, sense of humor, outgoing, dependable. What is your greatest joy? My family. What is your greatest fear? Not maximizing my potential. What natural talent have you neglected? Making music as a DJ. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Professional race car or motorcycle drivers. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Being completely disconnected from work.
What book have you repeatedly read? The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Inspiration wall-quotes from leaders and athletes. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandfather. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Don’t waste time worrying about things that you cannot control. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Your earning potential only depends on how hard you are willing to work. What company or organization do you most admire? Those that believe in profit sharing with employees. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Living with my grandparents for a short period while my mom and I were between homes.
What change would you like to see in the world?
An end to world hunger.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Put your phone away and enjoy life in the company of others. What widely held belief do you reject? That you must conform to rules of an organization in order to be completely accepted and compliant. 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? Never Over. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Jeremy Renner. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? G.I. Joe. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family photos. What advice would you give your younger self? It will all work out. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: Making the world a better place. Improving the day of strangers with random acts of kindness. Personal motto: Put in your best effort, treat people the right way, and the rest will fall into place. Favorite quote: “If you don’t ask, there is a 100 percent chance the answer is no” (Nora Roberts).
