Where did you grow up?

The Northside of Youngstown, OH

Did you have any favorite interests/activities when you were a child?

Movies: Star Wars, Indiana Jones and James Bond. Music: Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Def Leopard, Queen and classical music. Toys: Star Wars, Transformers, GoBots, Voltron, Legos and GI Joe. Sports: gymnastics, swimming, diving, wrestling, football, golf, tennis, and track (I lettered in 6 sports in high-school, Varsity Diver at University of Michigan). Other interests: freestyle bike riding, skydiving and classical guitar.

If you have children, what are the types of activities they are involved in that keep you busy?

Rowan (11) – Sports: fencer (saber), basketball and golf. Sports interests: loves the Patriots football and Milwaukee Bucks basketball. Movies: Star Wars, Avengers, Harry Potter and anything funny. Other interests: avid reader, amusement parks/roller coasters, has been in multiple plays, enjoys theater, plays electric guitar, and is starting trumpet soon. Video games: Fortnite, Star Wars Battlefront, Escape Rooms and Street Fighter.

Brady (3) – loves trains, the zoo, music, whales, playing outside and swimming.

Caden (18 mos) – loves elephants, the zoo, swimming, having dance parties with his brothers, playing outside and making messes.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I try to go out or have a date night in with my wife (Kelly) at least once a week. I like to exercise (run, weightlift) when I have the time. I enjoy playing outside with my children, going to the theater with my wife, and going on vacation with the family. Any time that I can sleep through the night is a real win for me.

What are your favorite foods/restaurants?

I enjoy it most when my wife (Kelly) cooks meals and pairs wine at home. Outside of home, I like seafood, Indian and Italian food. There are so many great restaurants in Columbus, but to name a few that I really enjoy: Cameron’s (first date), Refectory (engagement dinner/romantic/great special music events), Tucci’s (great seafood/wine/service/patio), and any restaurant that puts up with our younger children and has changing stations is a winner when we take the children out.