I’m a licensed loan officer – former police officer and proud army veteran – living in Macomb Michigan. I graduated from Ferris State University in 1996 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. I provide financing solutions primarily in residential lending with 15 years of experience. My focus is service and adding value to the clients and professionals I work with by introducing them to others that are like minded.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My older brother and sisters went to Sterling heights Stevenson in the 1970’s and 80’s. My wife Kelly is my rock and is an expert of foreclosures and title. My son Nicklas attends Shelby Jr. High and is a Club Soccer player at Vardar.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I enlisted in the army – military police – in 1988 and served four years. I attended and graduated from Ferris State University while working for the Mecosta County Sherriff’s Department as a Corrections Deputy. After a brief stint as a police officer in Royal Oak – I began my career as a Mortgage Loan officer. I left the industry around 2010 to pursue a career in the film industry and worked on a variety of projects before returning to the mortgage industry.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Testa Barra – Great atmosphere and the best Calamari hands down.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We’ve lived in Macomb for 4 years but I have been writing loans for people in the community for 15 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Ireland – the home of my ancestors.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Curb Your Enthusiasm – Larry David is hilarious.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Rich Dad/Poor Dad – Learn to earn income with others in your community.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Produce a feature length film or streaming series
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Depends on my mood…Metal or classic rock
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Ventimiglia’s in Sterling Heights
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?
Bill Burr or Dave Chappelle – love their humor…Bread and Roses
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love living in our quiet sub – horses down the road yet I can jump on the highway in ten minutes and go anywhere.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Coaching others in business
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I once played X-Box Halo with Hayden Christensen
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Rio Mar – A beach in Panama
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
September – Halloween – Christmas
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Calamari at Testa Barra
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Steven Covey and my mother (R.I.P.)
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Barbecued Chicken
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Home Sweet Home
