Home: Arlington, VA. Age: Early thirties. Birthplace: Atlanta, GA. Profession: Mergers & Acquisitions. Title: Director.
Latest accomplishment: I was recently promoted to director. Hobbies: Hiking, fly-fishing, Barry’s Bootcamp, cooking, Ducati owner and enthusiast. Recent travel or adventure: Hiking the Italian Dolomites with a few stops for a via ferrata, a day of fly-fishing, and some incredible late-summer dining. Last book read: Radical Candor, by Kim Scott. Recently viewed and recommended: Moneyball, with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill (Hill is phenomenal).
Personality profile: Witty, decisive, curious, committed. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. Moral compass: Christian morals and principles dictate how I try to live my life and how I treat those around me, both personally and professionally. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Trying new restaurants, experiencing someone’s culture or new take on a classic dish or concept. What is at the top of your bucket list? I’d love to ski Japan, specifically in Hokkaido. How do you relieve stress? A long workout, a sweat and a cold shower can usually fix most things. If not, sleep is usually the answer. What is your go-to workout? Barry’s Bootcamp.
What was your first paying job? Refereed soccer games at our local club at age 14. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Animal Crossing (GameCube edition). An absolute masterpiece. What book have you repeatedly read? Grit, by Angela Duckworth. I read this annually. What is your go-to source of news and information? BBC, CNBC and Financial Times. What company or organization do you most admire? CoreWeave. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Enrolling in a “homeschool with a helping hand” style learning experience for my high school education.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Offering a “Best in Class” advisory product to “under-banked” and underserved businesses who have been historically overlooked. What change would you like to see in the world? More people choosing to be kind and, in general, “do the right thing”. What message do you want to send out into the world? Work hard, do right by others, treat people well, and good will come back to you. What mega-trend most concerns you? The inverse correlation between screen time and overall happiness and well-being.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Keanu Reeves. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Obviously, an astronaut. Who didn’t? After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My camera roll is my most-prized possession, no questions asked. What advice would you give your younger self? Enjoy where you are in life and don’t spend your life always trying to rush to the next chapter.
Personal mission: Help the next generation to not make the same mistakes I did, and to be an even better version of myself. Personal motto: More life, more everything. Favorite quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” (Angela Duckworth).
