I was born in Milwaukee County General Hospital with all of my father’s friends in the delivery room (True Fact my dad is a Dr)
I always wanted to be in the investment business. I have the job I always wanted
My very first job was paperboy in 7th grade, The most stressful job was teaching drivers ed in college
Kayaking, shooting sports, studied martial arts for over a decade but now I just attend Yoga
My largest business and career accomplishment decision was starting my own business in 2005. I use the analogy that it feels like walking on a tight rope with out a net and then you just get comfortable with it
Business is about people and listening even if the behavior strikes you as irrational
Warren Buffet: I was once interviewed by Bloomberg and referenced as a “hero worshiper” of Warren Buffett. When asked about such hero worship Buffett said, “those people must be smoking something!”
Memorable Rotary Moments: The bagpipes at Doyle Barker’s funeral
Most memorable vacation: Hunting in the hill country in Junction Texas. No cell service for 150 miles
I became a Rotarian at the Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary Club in 1999…up until then I didn’t know you could laugh this early in the am
I never wear my rotary pin cause they don’t fine you anymore.
I’ve been to 1 Rotary International Convention and hosted 1 exchange student at my mother’s home
I am a Rotarian because of the people. I simply love people and simply having fun.