Hobbies:

  • Snow Skiing, Mtn. Biking, Fishing, Music, teasing my 5 children, and buying plants for my wife.

What is something people donโ€™t know about you?

  • I really hate broccoli.ย  It is truly an awful invention.

Favorite or dream vacation?

  • Favorite vacation was staying in an old bungalow close to Hanalei Bay in Kauai. Most beautiful sunrises I have ever seen.

Milestone moment in career?

  • Those moments that I recognize that business is simply a vehicle to support my family and contribute to my community.ย  I often need to be reminded that life is short, donโ€™t stress the mundane.

What is a typical weekend?

  • Mowing lawns, pulling weeds, hangin’ with the kiddos and my sweetie.

Favorite TV show?

  • I donโ€™t watch much, but probably something on PBS or maybe Hoganโ€™s Heroโ€™sโ€ฆSeriously.

Favorite song?

  • Broad spectrum here. Ranging from Vivaldiโ€™s Four Seasons to Blackbird to Bob Marley etc. etc.

Favorite food or restaurant?

  • Italian, real Italian, Olive Garden need not apply. Cucina Toscana on the other hand will melt your soul.

Favorite quote?

  • โ€œNever give up what you want most for what you want now.โ€

What projects are you working on right now (at home and/or work)?

  • We are nearing completion of construction on the final phase of the Traverse Ridge Center in Lehi.ย  The third and final building is a 220,000 class A office building.
  • At home, Iโ€™m working on surviving my 15 year old with her drivers permit.

First job?

  • Mowing lawns at a shopping center.

Who is your hero?

  • My dad.ย  He is the best man I know.

What are you reading right now?

  • The Good Neighbor, The life and Work of Fred Rogers

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

  • In reading my responses to this spotlight, hopefully somewhere other than reading about Mr. Rogers and watching public programming on PBS.ย  I really need to step out a little.