Age: 56. Birthplace: Austin, TX. Profession: Interventional radiologist. Title: Medical doctor. Significant other: My wife, Jessica Sheets, MD. Alma mater: The University of Texas at Austin.
Current project: Promoting communication, transparency and access in cross-border death investigations. Latest accomplishment: Restructuring my career to create a healthier work-life balance and spend more time with my children. Latest contribution to others: Addressing issues surrounding cross-border deaths. Recent unique acquisition: Metal detector.
Personality profile: Open-minded, tolerant, supportive, empathetic and intuitive. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Joie de vivre. Moral compass: The Golden Rule, the Silver Rule and, most importantly, the Platinum Rule. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with our three kids and doing anything we consider time well spent. What is your greatest fear? Lost opportunities. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Educators.
What was your first paying job? Busser at a Tex-Mex restaurant (delicious!). What was your favorite college course? Philosophy. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Wristwatch. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Make decisions that you will be proud of. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Stand-up comedy. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The unexpected and likely preventable death of my sister at age 56.
What is your big idea?
Cross-border collaboration in death investigation.
What change would you like to see in the world? Greater awareness of drug and alcohol addiction—and of those who enable it. What message do you want to send out into the world? Pursue the truth. In the setting of addiction, judgment and free will can be compromised.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Artist and musician formerly known as Lucho. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? George Clooney. 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 doctor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My memorabilia closet. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family, reminiscing.
Personal mission: To leave a lasting, meaningful legacy of helping others. Personal motto: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
