Home: Pierce County, WA. Birthplace: New York. Profession: Human resources. Organization: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Title: Human Resource Business Partner. Alma mater: University of Maryland Global Campus.
Current project: Expanding SemperHR while advancing the property portfolio and youth sports development. Recent recognition: Recognized for practical, high-impact leadership in public sector HR. Recent professional development: Advanced coursework in statistics and data-driven decision making. Latest contribution to others: Helping families and colleagues navigate complex systems. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Building SemperHR from scratch while balancing career and family. Hobbies: Youth sports development, community projects, fitness, and sports card collecting. Last book read: Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy, by Patrick Bet-David.
Personality profile: Strategic thinker, direct communicator, practical, calm, values-driven, dependable, honest, consistent, and people-centered. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Reliable. Moral compass: Make the call you can defend with integrity in any room. What is your greatest fear? Failing to show up for the people who rely on me. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Closed mouths don’t get fed. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Unplugged time with good food and no agenda.
What three emojis best describe you? 🛠️📘🏀.
What was your favorite college course? Psychology. What book have you repeatedly read? Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Boiler Room (Ben Younger, director). What’s the best advice you received in your career? Lead with clarity. People can handle the truth; they can’t handle confusion. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? The internet. What company or organization do you most admire? The U.S. Marine Corps, for its standards, discipline, and commitment to service.
What is your big idea? Helping people navigate complex systems through a clearer, more practical approach to HR and leadership. What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Strengthening leadership culture by teaching managers how to communicate clearly, coach effectively, and handle conflict without escalation. What change would you like to see in the world? More understanding for people navigating tough situations instead of judging them from the outside. What widely held belief do you reject? Silence means agreement. What mega-trend most concerns you? Misinformation and how hard it is for people to separate facts from noise.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Built in the Fire. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Jon Bernthal. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An architect. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family, somewhere quiet, eating good food, talking, laughing, and enjoying the day without any rush. What advice would you give your younger self? Stand your ground, your instincts age well.
Personal motto: Move with purpose. Speak with clarity. Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” (Wayne Gretzky).
