Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Building Construction and Contracting | 1990

Career advice
Set goals, develop a plan to achieve and if you want it bad enough, know that it will take an incredible amount effort on your behalf.  With humility, patience and learning, you will grow at the right pace.

First Job
After 7th grade, I started working my first summer job at a Catholic Church and school doing maintenance, cleaning and light renovations.

Person you most admire
My father, always composed, wise and whose thoughts and actions are always focused on the interest of his whole family!

Goal yet to be achieved
Compete in a sanctioned Sporting Clay competition.

Most influential book
“Great by Choice” by Jim Collins

Person you would most like to meet
Phil Collins

Favorite vacation spot
Wyoming — a place to disconnect from technology and connect with oneself and family.

How long have you been in the construction industry?
More than 20 years.

What inspired you to pursue a career in construction?
Sesame Street.