Home: Arlington, VA. Age: 43. Title: Computation Analyst. Alma mater: Upper Iowa University.
Recent recognition: Presented with the Legion of Merit (April 2023). Hobbies: Traveling to historic places and spending time in America’s national parks. Last book read: Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen, by Dan Heath. Recently viewed and recommended: Masters of the Air (Apple+ TV seies).
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Buying seasonal decorations. I enjoy redecorating every quarter and refreshing my space. What is at the top of your bucket list? Seeing every National Park. The five National Parks in Utah are next up on my bucket list. What puts you in a good mood? Oldies music, 50s and 60s. What is your go-to workout? Pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups, finishing with 1 min on/1 min off sprints. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Great weather.
What movie have you repeatedly watched? White Christmas (1954, Irving Berlin). What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Blockchain and upgrades to digital banking and transactions. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? The outdoors and Pinterest. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
What change would you like to see in the world? A reduction in crime worldwide, specifically crimes against persons. What mega-trend most excites you? Automation and robotics in improving healthcare. How do you bring ideas to life? Conducting research, brainstorming and collaborating with others with similar objectives.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Destination Unknown. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An archeologist. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Assuming pets count as loved ones, a box of pictures from before the iPhone. If you could spend a year learning something new, what would it be? Learning how to cook many different meals for a better variety of food.
Personal motto: Always look at things from different perspectives. You don’t always see the whole picture from where you are standing. Favorite quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” (John F. Kennedy). Patriotism at its finest.
