Home: Malibu, CA. Age: Older than I look. Birthplace: Encino, CA. Profession: Software sales leader. Organization: Procore. Title: Head Of Enterprise Owner Division. Alma mater: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Latest contribution to others: Surf conservation, AYSO soccer. Hobbies: CrossFit, hiking, surfing, tennis, volleyball. Favorite causes: Conservation, of wildlife, oceans and reefs. Recent travel or adventure: Sweden and Italy. Last book read: The Thinking Machine, by Stephen Witt. Recently viewed and recommended: Landman. Recent unique acquisition: CrossFit. I really enjoy the comradery with CrossFit.
Moral compass: God, family, and country. What is your greatest joy? My family. What is your greatest fear? Losing a loved one. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Pilots, firemen and the military. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Lanai, Hawaii. What is at the top of your bucket list? Africa, New Zealand. How do you relieve stress? CrossFit, surf. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Sun, tropics.
What was your first paying job? Dean Witter intern. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Rubix Cube. What book have you repeatedly read? The Big Short, by Michael Lewis. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Keep your lows high and your highs low. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Persistence wins the race. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Backup camera on cars. What is your go-to source of news and information? USA Today.
What is your big idea?
Starting a unified messaging platform company.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Sales training: Learning more around AI tools to enhance my productivity. What change would you like to see in the world? World peace. What message do you want to send out into the world? Don’t give up! Live life to your fullest. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? John Hamm. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Financial consultant and businessman. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? I live in Malibu, so this is an every-year occurrence. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t stress.
Personal mission: Leave a legacy. Personal motto: Grit and fortitude. Favorite quote: “There is no way to happiness; happiness is the way” (A. J. Muste).
