Home: Wailea, HI. Age: In the 4th quarter of life and hoping for overtime! Birthplace: California. Profession: Civil engineer and real estate developer. Organization: REACH-CSC, LLC. Title: Managing Member. Alma mater: University of California, Davis (B.S.); California State University, Sacramento (M.S.).
Current project: Researching the inhabitation of Polynesia and Hawaii in particular. Latest accomplishment: Learning to play Slack Key guitar. Latest contribution to others: Supporting a local charity that feeds the homeless in the local area. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? I obtained my multi-engine instrument rating, flying airplanes in the western United States and logged over 3200 hours of flight time. Hobbies: Playing Guitar and listening to music. Recent travel or adventure: I drove a Porsche 911 on the German Autobahn at 175 mph on the way from Stuttgart to Salzburg, Austria. Last book read: Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia, by Christina Thompson.
Personality profile: Gregarious, outgoing. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Determined. Moral compass: Integrity. How do you define a perfect friendship? An open and honest relationship. What is your greatest joy? Live music. What is your guilty pleasure? Ice cream. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Emergency physicians. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travel.
What was your first paying job? Changing tires and performing maintenance on large trucks. What was your favorite college course? Limnology. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My ninth grade geometry and music teacher, Mr. Arnold. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Anti-lock brakes. What is your favorite app? The Weather Channel. What is your go-to source of news and information? The New York Times.
What message do you want to send out into the world?
Let’s find common ground to enhance our relationships.
What mega-trend most excites you? Supersonic flight for traveling. What mega-trend most concerns you? Global warming due to carbon dioxide emissions.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Tom Hanks. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My guitar. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Walking on the beach with my wife, Stacey. What advice would you give your younger self? Calm down. Everything will be alright.
Personal mission: Living life with kindness and compassion. Work hard and play hard. Personal motto: Gratitude and attitude, baby! Favorite quote: “If we weren’t all crazy, we’d just go insane” (Jimmy Buffett).
