In short...

A detail-oriented businessman and volunteer, 9/11 survivor, caring father living in Houston, TX who is passionate about his community, the weather, and the Owls of Rice University.

Care for more?

I am a native Houstonian living in the Heights area of Houston, TX.

I am a graduate of Rice University with a double B.A. in Economics and Statistics.

I have more than 30 years experience in the corporate setting across multiple industries and in both private and public-sector companies. I have experience in portfolio and risk management, improving systems and processes, and client relationship management.

I also have a passion for my community, having spent many years volunteering with various organizations.

I am a huge fan of the weather. In fact, I am the Harris County (TX) local area coordinator for CoCoRaHS (pronounced "koko-rozz"), an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive Web-site, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education, and research applications.

Besides my passion for the weather, here are some more fun facts about.me:

> I love watching movies at the movie theater, but definitely not in those 4DX moving chairs

> I love cycling in warm weather, especially with zero headwinds

> In 2015, I started practicing ashtanga yoga after nearly thirteen years of encouragement. I now practice yoga nearly every day.

> I love watching and playing sports, although my body would very much like for me to not play anymore. So, I'll just stick to yoga.

> I was the original Founder of Palace Social, the rejuvenation of the old Palace Bowling Lanes on Bellaire Blvd, but I am no longer involved in the concept as of early 2024.

> I used to love drawing pictures on my children's snack bags. But, they don't take snacks to school anymore, so my drawing skills are gathering dust.

> Oh, and I am an avid hugger. Big bear hugs.

On a final note, I am a survivor of the attack on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001. I regularly give talks about my experience, which you can read about here.