Home: Red Bank, NJ. Age: 43. Profession: Medical device sales. Organization: Hologic. Title: Specialty Surgery Territory Manger. Significant other: Amanda.
Current project: Field sales training for new hires. Recent recognition: First one of East Region to hit their annual quota for fiscal year 2025. Recent professional development: Mentoring peers and supporting surgeons with patient outcomes. Latest accomplishment: Promoted to specialty surgery territory manager and field sales trainer. Latest contribution to others: Coaching youth sports. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Transitioning from athlete to medical sales professional. Hobbies: Working out, hiking, traveling, music.
Moral compass: The Golden Rule. What is your greatest joy? Time with my children. What is your greatest fear? Not living up to my potential. What natural talent have you neglected? Storytelling. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? President of the United States of America. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travel experiences. What is at the top of your bucket list? Exploring Italy. How do you relieve stress? Hiking and workouts.
What was your favorite college course? Business Ethics. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Remember The Titans. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of my kids. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My brother. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never quit, no matter how tough it gets. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Listen more than you speak. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The birth of my children.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Making technology adoption seamless for surgeons.
What change would you like to see in the world? More empathy in everyday life. What message do you want to send out into the world? Consistency beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. What widely held belief do you reject? Failure is final. What mega-trend most excites you? AI Healthcare.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Kobe Bryant. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An NFL player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family photos. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family on the beach, enjoying the sunset. What advice would you give your younger self? Be patient, your time will come. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The day my children were born. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My early twenties, with less pressure and greater perspective.
Personal mission: To serve others. Personal motto: Fall down seven times, stand up eight. Favorite quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” (Tim Notke). Desired epitaph: He gave his all for his family and others.
