Foundation

 

From the Mountains to Manhattan

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. I spent my childhood mountain biking, hiking in the Cascade mountains and fishing with my grandfather and uncle in rural eastern Oregon. A few times a year I spent time with my Dad exploring the heart of New York City — Manhattan.

Work & Approach To Life

I’ve worked ever since I can remember, from landscaping and manual labor to my first official job as a grocery store box boy the minute I turned 14. Concrete construction, plastics fabrication, night security guard, retail — "hard" work never scared me; I genuinely love it. It provided me an opportunity to show my dogged persistence, how hard I work, and how quickly I learn.

Early life lessons from hard work, and the great outdoors, combined with exposure and time spent in such drastically different parts of the country form the foundation of my attitude towards work, people, and life.

Self-Made Man

I grew up the son of a single mother. It was a good childhood; we just didn't have a lot. I've fought hard for everything I've achieved in life — there is nothing that can quench that fire — it is one of the reasons I can carve out success where others have failed.



Personal Values

 

Actions speak louder than words - and these values are a core part of how I live, lead, manage and work.

Integrity

The time is always right to do what is right. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Courage

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.  Mark Twain

Perseverance

When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal, you do not change your decision to get there. – Zig Ziglar

Passion

Passion, though a bad regulator, is a powerful spring.   – Ralph Waldo Emerson


Character Traits

 

Bold, Driven, Confident, Perceptive, Intellegent, Curious, Creative, Humble, Blunt, Passionate

* Vetted by my wife, a few mentors and close friends :)


"Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air."

— John Quincy Adams


Work Approach

 

I show up each day to have a positive impact; on the business and the people.

People say I'm a

  • Leader
  • Self-Starter
  • Team Player
  • Relationship Builder
  • Straight Shooter
  • Strong Communicator
  • Trusted Advisor
 

I believe that

  • Leadership is a privilege
  • Leadership requires dedication, authenticity & trust
  • Strength comes from vulnerability
  • Tranformational leaders lead by example

Lifelong Student

 

I'm a life-long student. I'm driven and excited by the fact that I will always have more to learn and grow. Some of my greatest teachers have been my wonderful wife, two great kids, a few incredible mentors and the people I've led.

Being a mentor and leader, I often find that I'm learning as much (often more) than the people I'm leading. It is one of my favorite parts of leadership.


— Meyers-Briggs, DISC, Eneagram, Johari Window profiles availible on request.


"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win."

— Zig Ziglar