About

Proud Hoosier, I became a citizen of Illinois via Rhode Island and Muncie. Enthusiastic of my experience and accomplishments at Johnson & Wales in Providence and then excelled in my Masters at Ball State. Lover of lakes, the ocean, adventure, the journey, nature, family and friendship. Champion of startups, entrepreneurs, the disadvantaged and fighter for "the right thing." Philanthropist. Survivor.

I'm a pretty lucky guy. Happily married, no kids or pets, ultimately flexibility with a career I love. I work a lot because I love it and I get to work with those I love. And I'm able to continue to be a kid as I’m constantly learning and exploring new things around the globe.

My entire life, I’ve toyed with inventing things and in 2015 I applied for my first patent covering personal safety technology, which resulted in my Virtual Halo and Safone app’s. At present, two patents have been issued and a third is pending.

Philanthropy is important to me and has been throughout my adult life. The JWAS Foundation, in memory of my brother that was killed in 2002 is extremely close to my heart.