I have been part of this community for over 20 years, I am a Director at Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy. We have roughly 1500 athletes of all ages that train and play every year. My parents live in Macomb as well as both my sisters which total to 5 nephews of mine. I travel a lot for my job which I do enjoy, it gives me the opportunity see and meet others from all over in other States. I love finding local joints from other cities and experience what the city has to offer. Live music, dive bars, or speakeasies always draw my attention. I like to go with the flow but, will grab the wheel no problem. Summer, can always catch me outside, riding my bike and playing sand volleyball.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am one of the Directors at Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, which gives me the privilege to train hundreds of kids of all ages the sport of Volleyball. I coach at a National Level, and run Volleyball events that can house over 500 teams.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Aspen, a great family restaurant ski lodge theme. El Charro’s, Mexican restaurant, can’t go wrong.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Roughly 20 years
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Rome, always enjoyed history and would love to see the Colosseum.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movies: Stand By Me, The Shawshank Redemption, Fan of Director Tim Burton TV Shows: Yellowstone, Lucifer, Tacoma FD, Shark Tank, HGTV
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Tomorrow is never promised, seize the now
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Backpacking Trip
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
That is tough. I can go a few ways. Oasis, Sam Cook, Chris Stapleton
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Waldenburg, It is a business that has been around forever. If you haven’t experienced a night there. You haven’t been a part of Macomb
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 go to Tina’s Tavern and sit down with Matthew McConaughey. His book is an exactly read, and his way of life would be some great conversations and laughs.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
With as much distance and how large our community is, the community does support and share youth events.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
5 years: Hopefully a family man by then, a new home, some investment returns and succeeding all my challenges I put myself physically and mentally. 10 years: Lets see what 5 year me does first 😉
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I make wine on the side
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Been on a bunch of cruises to the Caribbean (very beautiful). But I once went hiking in Colorado alone. And I don’t know, maybe just the seclusion, surrounded by nature and mountains. Very breath taking.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December, Christmas, 4th of July
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich. More volume of PB then J.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Myself and Family
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Balsam/Pine (Xmas) and a wood fire
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Love, Comfort
