Birthplace: Milwaukee, WI. Profession: Creative production. Title: Creative video producer. Alma mater: University of South Carolina.
Latest accomplishment: Shooting two college football playoff games. Hobbies: Basketball, weight lifting, running, music, movies and traveling. Recent travel or adventure: Seeing J. Cole perform live. Last book read: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, by Phil Knight.
Personality profile: Energetic, optimistic, enthusiastic and clever. Moral compass: Am I making the younger version of myself proud? What is your guilty pleasure? Singing 2000s pop songs as loudly as possible as I drive. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Teaching. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Buying vintage graphic T-shirts. What is at the top of your bucket list? Win a Sports Emmy. What is your go-to workout? Playing basketball for cardio and lifting weights, followed by 20 minutes in the sauna. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Warm weather and good music.
What was your favorite college course? SEC Football and Sports Media. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? NBA 2K16. What book have you repeatedly read? The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Interstellar. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Coach Mike Krzyzewski and my four older sisters. What’s the best advice you received growing up? There is no success without failing first. What company or organization do you most admire? Nike.
What change would you like to see in the world?
A more compassionate and understanding world.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Kindness is free. You never know what someone is going through. What mega-trend most concerns you? The rise of AI.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Tom Holland. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My Uncle Adrian. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? NBA player. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my girlfriend and best friends at the beach, playing basketball, enjoying the weather and trying new restaurants. What advice would you give your younger self? It’s not as serious as you think. Just cut it loose and have fun.
Favorite quote: “No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile” (Mac Miller). Desired epitaph: He was a loving husband, father and loyal friend.
