Home: Dallas, TX. Age: 49 and holding on with all ten fingernails. Birthplace: Newport Beach, CA. Profession: Real estate private equity/family office. Alma mater: Baylor University (BBA); Saint Edwards University (MS). Languages spoken: English. A tiny bit of Spanish.
Latest contribution to others: Active board member of 4africa. Recent travel or adventure: My son and I just climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan this summer during a typhoon. Recently viewed and recommended: Having just come back from Japan, Shogun. Recent unique acquisition: I’m currently restoring a 1972 F-250.
How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual loyalty, trust, respect. What is your greatest joy? Watching my kids spend time together. What is your greatest fear? Losing the respect of any of my children. What is your guilty pleasure? Yogurt-covered pretzels. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Attorneys. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? On my wife and five daughters. What is your go-to workout? Weighted vests. They’re easy and help support bone density.
What was your first paying job? Construction, tile apprentice. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Ice hockey. I played thirteen years growing up and love the game. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Jesus Christ. His teachings are relevant for non-believers too. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Show up, do what you say you are going to do, have a positive attitude. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? App-based instant convenience (Uber, DoorDash, etc.). What is your go-to source of news and information? WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Financial Times. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? My wife.
What change would you like to see in the world?
More children. Young adults need to have more children, they are missing out. What message do you want to send out into the world? Everyone needs to be kinder to each other. What widely held belief do you reject? Money is the scorecard of success. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? He Did It His Way. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Hugh Jackman. Everyone says I look like Hugh Jackman. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Jesus, of course. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My 40th birthday.
Personal mission: Providing a legacy of love, faith, and commitment to my family. Personal motto: Have I honored God with my words and deeds today? Desired epitaph: He left everything on the field.
