Home: Austin, TX. Birthplace: Metairie, LA. Profession: Private equity. Organization: Direct Equity Source. Title: Manager. Significant other: Leah Rose Duncan. Alma mater: Texas A&M.
Current project: $20 million income fund. Latest accomplishment: Raised $10 million for a development fund. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Recently took over 112 acres in rural Mississippi. Hobbies: Golf, fishing, canoeing, hunting, flag football, softball. Recent travel or adventure: Paddled 130 miles in the Texas Water Safari canoe race. Last book read: The Sermon on the Mount, by Emmet Fox. Recently viewed and recommended: Stick (Apple+ TV).
Moral compass: The Golden Rule and the Bible. How do you define a perfect friendship? One who would do anything for you selflessly or unconditionally. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Both sides working hard and giving back to one another in a fair manner. What is your greatest joy? My family. What is your greatest fear? Dying too young. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Academy. What is at the top of your bucket list? To play golf in England, Scotland and Ireland in a single trip. How do you relieve stress? Working out.
Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My uncle Jack. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Work hard and play hard. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Be persistent, never give up. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence. What is your go-to source of news and information? Fox News. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Berkshire Hathaway. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The passing of my father.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
The way that we communicate with our shareholders. More communication.
What change would you like to see in the world? More people treating each other the way they want to be treated. What message do you want to send out into the world? For people to try and emphasize with others in their culture, religion and race. What widely held belief do you reject? That there is no God.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Still Moving. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Ben Affleck. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Moses. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A famous NFL player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My gun safe. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Surrounded by my wife, my dog, and my family. What advice would you give your younger self? Work hard at learning everything you can.
Personal mission: To nurture a life of balance, where health and relationships thrive together. Personal motto: Growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone.
