1. As a newly minted father, I wake up at 4 a.m. every weekday to spend an extra three hours with my precious baby girl (three months old) before I get ready for work.
2. While currently serving in the Army, I have traveled to five continents, over 25 countries, and over 40 states in the U.S.A. The Army career and lifestyle suit my penchant for adventure.
3. My favorite restaurant is in Rio de Janeiro, my favorite dessert is in Seoul, my favorite hotel is in the Maldives, my favorite run route is in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and my favorite city is Reykjavik. But home is where the heart is, and that’s Texas (Hook’em Longhorns!).
Q:
What is a great way to further professional development?
A: Networking helps you grow and improve yourself. The interaction with people from a diverse array of backgrounds, education, and experiences provides not only business opportunities but also moments for you to change lives and organizations. Helping someone in need with either information, connections, or resources increases overall economic value in our society. Moreover, different perspectives mean different ways of viewing a problem, leading to a faster and/or better way to a solution or decision.
Q:
What is the best piece of advice someone has given to you?
A: About nine years ago, the first Battalion Commander I worked for sternly stated, “As a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, you must and will find a way or make one. I need you to lead and get results.” From that point forward, I developed a force of will to win, making no excuses for myself nor taking any excuses from my subordinates.
