Soviet Studies major at UW – Madison who morphed into becoming a business owner in the real estate field
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
1/4 Century marriage to Judi. Son Brad and his daughter, GiGi. Daughter Chara and her children, Kesslyn and Mason.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Large insurance company, locally owned real estate Brokerage, tax services. Best part of all is interaction with others.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Ha Long Bay, Paisan’s, Liberty Station
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
50 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
my wife
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Timbouctou. Been on my short list for 20 years
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
No Country for Old Men. Prime Suspect.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Get a life plan, believe in it, execute it
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
100 countries. I’m at 82.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Stevie Rae Vaughn
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Nick’s Restaurant
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Angela Merkel
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Eclectic mix of people
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Same as today. every day is a growth opportunity
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I enjoy being lazy
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Day of the Dead, September 5 (wedding anniversary)
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
UW Memorial Union
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
my Grandchildren.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Euphoria (perfume), Lilacs
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Calm, Family, Love
