I am a Veteran of the US Army. Married for 37 years and happy to be in Daytona Beach for almost a year now. I grew up in Ohio and attended a small college in southern Ohio and still hold a school record for 40 years. My military time was spent across the US and 7 years in Europe. I deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Iraq twice. My military service introduced me to many people across the globe and I learned one thing about all mankind. As a rideshare driver for the last 7 years I have met more people across all walks of life. I have driven on almost every street from Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange and the other communities between. Over the last two years I researched and published a book on Respect. It was an intriguing adventure and resulted in an opportunity to reflect on my character and how to become the person I want to be.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to my wife Tami for 37 years. I have two step-children and 3 grand children
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have had a very fulfilling adventure through life.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Hulls Seafood Restaurant is great. Caribbean Jack and Ocean Deck have great seafood also.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
one year
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
driving for rideshare companies have meet many people. Just last week I gave a ride to a lady in a wheel chair that 2 other drivers cancelled on. She was a great conversationists.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
we travel to the Caribbean and love islands. Cruising or vacation club are both great
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Justice League, Marvel movies.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Respect is earned. Work to become the person you want to be.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Cruise through the Panama Canal
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Journey
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Dine and Cruise along the Halifax River
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?
Director of NASA – talk about the mission to mars. Joe’s Crab Shack on the Pier
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people who come to the beach
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Grilling and Chilling in Margaritaville, Daytona Beach
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am in introvert
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Hawaii
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
May, Memorial Day, 30 June
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
a dog, man’s best friend
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
myself
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
bacon,
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, Love, Safe
