Home: San Antonio, TX. Age: 54. Birthplace: Grissom Air Force Base, Indiana. Profession: Financial Services; currently exploring transition into private equity and consulting. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Significant other: My spouse, Robyn Raymie. Alma mater: Boston University (BA; Northeastern University (MBA).
Current project: Consulting for banks. Due diligence and value creation planning for private equity. Recent recognition: Top Workplaces “Leadership” Award (San Antonio Express News). Recent professional development: Developing a skill set for private equity and consulting work. Latest contribution to others: Helping establish infrastructure/process for a startup private equity firm. Hobbies: Spending time with my 11-year-old; basketball, golf, following Boston sports teams. Recent travel or adventure: Two trips with my wife and son to enjoy “all things Boston”. Last book read: Think Again, by Adam Grant.
Personality profile: Good listener, willing to help, decisive, analytical, reserved. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust, support, judgment-free, humor, unfiltered. What is your greatest joy? Quality time with my son. What is your guilty pleasure? All things “80s”: music, videos, movies, tv shows, pop culture. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Obviously. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Teachers, educators. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investing in travel/experiences with family. How do you relieve stress? Working out, meditation, engaging in fun distractions, playing sports with my son.
What was your first paying job? Summer warehouse hire for the US Air Force in Japan. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Any sports game on Intellivision or Atari. What book have you repeatedly read? Radical Candor, by Kim Scott. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Smartphones. What is your favorite app? ChatGPT. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The passing of my sister sixteen years ago.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Simplifying the process of analyzing company performance and creating additional value.
What change would you like to see in the world? Better listening and greater empathy. What mega-trend most excites you? The increasing incorporation of AI-driven tools into our daily tasks and needs.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My sister. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional athlete. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My safe (for important documents). How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? On the beach with family, relaxing and reflecting. What advice would you give your younger self? Find the proper balance between enjoying the present and planning for a healthy and secure future. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My twenties.
Personal motto: Fall seven times, stand up eight. Favorite quote: “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care” (John C. Maxwell). Desired epitaph: A life well-lived, a mind at peace.
