Home: Millsboro, DE. Age: 59. Birthplace: Ponce, Puerto Rico. Profession: Project Manager. Significant other: My beautiful wife, Gail Vergez. Alma mater: Norwich University. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Current project: Construction of a new indoor trampoline park. Recent recognition: The Order of Saint Michael Gold Award. Latest contribution to others: Building homes for the poor. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Retiring from the military to begin a career in construction. Hobbies: Flying and models. Life passion: Anything relating to aviation. Last book read: Partners in Command, by Mark Perry. What genre of books do you read? I read novels and biographies of historical significance.
Moral compass: U.S. Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selflessness, honor, integrity, courage. What is your greatest joy? Being a father, husband and grandfather. What word or phrase do you use far too often? The Eagle has Landed. Every time I land in a commercial airplane, in reference to the rank of Colonel I attained in the military. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Law enforcement.
What three emojis best describe you? ✈️😀👍.
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Flying aircrafts. What is at the top of your bucket list? Flying into space.
What was your first paying job? Newspaper delivery boy. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Gone with the Wind. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Military shadow box with the American flag. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never speak or propagate negative information about other people. What company or organization do you most admire? The U.S. Military. Who was your greatest career influence? My friend and mentor, LTC (Retired) Charles “Scott” Breckenridge.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? The invention of a light-weight, non-toxic and renewable battery system capable of powering large commercial aircraft for over 10 hours of flight. What change would you like to see in the world? That countries respect each other’s cultures and the right to live in peace. What message do you want to send out into the world? Live life in the service of others.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Eagle Under Fire. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Denzel Washington. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Jesus. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. What advice would you give your younger self? Buy Microsoft stock and hold on to it. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The birth of my daughters.
Personal mission: To live a good and honest life. Desired epitaph: Dedicated husband and father; faithful servant of our country.
