Vitals:

A Christian Capitalist,  husband, father, Arizonan, lover of many things including beaches, books, nature, Red Stripe, photography, and a good smoked salmon recipe. Currently resides in Phoenix Arizona. Journeying through this life accompanied by my wife of 35-years and one wonderful daughter.   

Occupation:

Software Engineer. 

Last Books Read:

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult

Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell

Interests/Hobbies

Photography, hiking, backpacking, traveling.   I like to get my passport stamped, for none work related travel,  at least once a year.   

My Next Big Trip:

South Africa.   Last year I got to check off Australia and New Zealand from by travel bucket list.

Favorite Bands/Musicians (in no particular order)

Genesis, Earth Wind and Fire, Bob Marley, Carlos Santana, Earl Klugh, Kenny Chesney, Lucky Dube, Third Day.

Key Things I Learned From My Dad:

The value of hard work and how to manage my finances.

Key Things I Learned From My Mom:

Kindness, compassion and empathy.

The One Thing I am glad I did:

Marry my wife, and still love her after 34 years and counting. 

One Regret:

I did not tell my mom enough times, how much I loved her while she was still alive.