Home: Roscoe, IL. Birthplace: Urbana, IL. Profession: Commercial real estate developer. Alma mater: University of Illinois, engineering. Languages spoken: English and German.
Current project: A deal stream of more than 25 projects across seven states. Recent professional development: I took a break from working for myself for the first time in 30 years. The experiment lasted three years until my entrepreneurial spirit called me back. Latest accomplishment: Recognized as the top commercial developer for a national coffee QSR. Hobbies: Traveling, boating, scuba diving, fishing, bow hunting and golf. Recent travel or adventure: Diving at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Personality profile: Organized, tenacious, loyal, generous and compassionate. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. How do you define a perfect friendship? Having each other’s backs. What is your greatest joy? My children. What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate. What is a natural talent you have neglected? Public speaking. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Beach, water and sun.
What was your favorite college course? Marketing. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Monopoly. What book have you repeatedly read? Trump: The Art of the Deal, by Donald Trump and Tony Schwartz. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Band of Brothers. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Golf courses. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Honor your word. Work hard and show up every day.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Less government at all levels.
What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Brad Pitt. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandmother. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A farmer. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Having dinner with my kids. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? The years our kids were born.
Favorite quote: “Life is a journey, not a destination” (anonymous modern proverb). Desired epitaph: He cared.
