I am a Builder- Developer who resides in and works in Macomb County. I have been in the construction field for over 37 years and have an extensive background in all facets of remodeling, restoration and renovation work…. I am passionate about my craft and I love to create something from absolutely nothing. I have 2 boys who I completely adore and I am a sports nut!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have 2 boys- one who is 24 and is studying to become a doctor and my baby is 17 and attends Lutheran North High School.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been in the construction field pretty much my entire life and as I stated previously my passion is to create something wonderful out of nothing!…. I love to design people’s dreams at their kitchen table and watch how excited they become as they get involved in the process of building their dream home!!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Lucianos – Osaka – El Charo- Dafranceso’s – Jillians Coney Island- Mr Paul’s Chophouse
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been in Macomb County for 50 years!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mark Hackel – Anthony Wickersham
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy!…. I want to see where my family is from and where my ancestors migrated from
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love the show Billions on Showtime and I watch just about every Home Improvement Show on HGTV
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind to one another- Pay it forward and you may be in a better position than others in life and a little kindness goes a long way- Respect your elders and those who have served in the Military so that we continue to have the freedoms that we have!!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I want to learn how to fly a plane!…. I’ve always loved flying!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
AC/ DC – Frank Sinatra… This is hard to decide I love almost all genre’s of music!!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Anything in downtown Utica!…. I love the downtown district and the small town feel there!
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 would choose to sit and talk to Tom Brady the QB of Tampa Bay Buccaneers!…. I want to pick his brain and find out what makes him have the drive and determination that he has and why!…. I think I would meet him at Ike’s Lebanese Restaurant on Van Dyke as I know he would want to eat organic and fresh!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the fact that Macomb County has the amenities and infrastructure that we have that makes us so attractive for people due to the communities and culture we possess!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully retired or semi retired splitting my time between here and Florida!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to study subjects that I am passionate about until I have all the information on a subject so that I can pass that on to my friends, family, and clients!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Higgins Lake Michigan or Key West Florida!
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
February…. It’s my birthday month and it has the least amount of days!…. Christmas as we celebrate the Birth of Christ and I get to watch my family open gifts and see the smiles on their faces!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Life!…. You just have to make it what you want
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children…. They are my driving force!
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Racing Fuel… Lol I’m a car junkie I love the smell of racing gas!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Security-Coziness- Warmth
