I’m a father of 3 wonderful children and a loving wife. We have one dog and live in LaGrange Park. Love the outdoors and especially golf when I am not at one of my kids sport events. When hanging w/ friends I enjoy grilling out, enjoying the weather and libation or two. My wife and kids will tell you I am addicted to sports. I don’t see it. I have worked w/ Real Estate Agents around the Hinsdale area for a decade plus and have numerous friends in the area. What a wonderful place the Western Suburbs/BNSF Corridor has been to raise a family and cultivate friendships.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
3 kids – 13, 11 & 7. Married for 17 wonderful years now.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Mortgage Banker w/ Proper Rate. I love the client and business partner interaction. I truly feel I am doing a wonderful service helping someone buy a home with very little to no stress.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Lucca’s, Nabuki, The Elm, Il Poggolio, Kenny’s Pub
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
10 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Jim Thome
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Capri, Italy. I love beaches, warm weather, history and food.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Rocky
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Say hi to someone new every day. It might just make a difference in their life.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Golfing Augusta National
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Pearl Jam
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Kenny’s Pub
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?
Michael Jordan, Gibson’s in Oak Brook for a steak and a cigar.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The rivalry all the while respect and friendship the communities have w/ each other.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Working in our area watching my kids go off to a wonderful college of their choice. 5-10 years is exactly when this will happen based on their ages now.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m afraid of the dark
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Its a tie……….Australia & Hawaii
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December. I love Christmas and what leads up to it. Its also my birthday month and you top it all off w/ New Years
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My wife.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Coffee
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, laughter and rest
