I’m from the western suburbs, and moved to Hinsdale with my wife, Susan Blair, to take over the town’s orthodontics practice, then called Klepacki Orthodontics, now called Hinsdale Ortho. I am a board certified orthodontist and my wife is a dual board certified pediatric dentist and orthodontist. We love living in Hinsdale, where we’re excited to raise our son, Massimo, who will go to The Lane next year. You can catch me running around town with Massimo and our dog Barney. I run the same routes every day, so keep your eyes peeled, and wave if you see me!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We have one son, who is 5, and are trying for more. In the meantime, we are big into animal rescue, and have two cats and two dogs.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m an orthodontist, so I love giving people confidence through their smiles. My favorite aspect of what I do is teaching and motivating people. I get to do this with my team and my patients daily, it’s the best job in the world!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Nabuki, Il Poggiolo, and Fuller House, just to name a few, but they’re all delicious!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
5 years this summer!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Probably the pastor at Hinsdale Covenant Church, Simon Guevara. He’s very intelligent, funny, and has such a kind heart!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would like to visit my best friend from childhood in Puerto Rico, and of course bring my whole family.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie is Cool Hand Luke, with Paul Newman, it’s a special movie for me and my dad to watch together.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Stop, breathe, be grateful, work incredibly hard at doing something you’re proud of, and repeat endlessly.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
See as much of my son’s life as possible, marriage, kids, all his successes
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Glass Animals
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
King Keyser, it’s a classic, and has been around a little longer than the long-standing practice we took over 5 years ago
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?
I’m currently fascinated by the scientist/teacher Andrew Huberman. He has a great podcast where he shares science and science-based tools to the general public, and it’s fascinating and so informative. He loves steak, so I would take him to Vistro Prime!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the rolling hills and old trees and historic homes, it’s my favorite western suburb of chicago, because it has a unique mix of all these things
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living and working and serving this community in the same ways I am now, but on a bigger scale, treating more patients and helping more people through my practice and community involvement
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m quite introverted, and really enjoy my restorative alone time, whether it’s running daily or seeing a movie by myself. I spend most of my day entertaining patients and my team, or networking with colleagues, so being alone with my thoughts is a welcome diversion for me.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Cape Town, South Africa was a pretty magical place
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, because it has Halloween and my wife and my birthdays, hers is actually on Halloween!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Fatherhood
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Pizza, the ocean
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, relaxing, good times
