How long have you worked for Friends Business Source?
Seven Years.
 
How many years have you been in the industry?
The Same.
 
What were your childhood ambitions?
I wanted to be a professional hockey player.
 
What was your first full-time job?
Latin Teacher for Toledo Public Schools(Start and Waite HS.)
 
What was your first vehicle/car?
1979 MG Midget
 
How do you like to relax?
Physical Activities. Rollerblading, a trip to the weight room or playing/coaching hockey.
 
What is your favorite book and why?
"Where the Wild Things Are" written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Imaginary adventures of a young boy named Max. It was my favorite book as a child and now it is a favorite of my son.     
 
What was your favorite or first record/CD you bought?
Kiss "Alive" Double Album
 
What is your ideal night out?
Coaching and winning a high school hockey game and riding the team bus back to school with my son.
 
What is your favorite movie?
Slap Shot
 
What is your favorite food?
Bratwurst boiled in beer, then cooked on a grill. Served on a bun with grilled onions and mustard.
 
What is your favorite drink?
Diet Dr. Pepper, Labatt Blue
 
What is your favorite holiday destination?
Home with family.
 
If you could build your house anywhere, where would it be?
On Lake Michigan.
 
What makes you happy?
Watching my son learn new things. His development mentally, physically and spiritually is a constant form of joy in my life.
 
What was your luckiest break?
I don't believe it has happened yet. I do strongly believe that luck happens when preparation meets hard work.
 
What is your best piece of advice?
Guide, advise, mentor or teach and be guided, advised, mentored or taught every day.
 
 
What would you like to be doing in 5 years?
Coaching my high school hockey team to the Frozen Four. Continuing to work and excel in a creative environment. Watching my son continue to develop and grow older.
 
Describe the Office Products industry in three words.
Friends Business Source.
 
Describe yourself in three words.
Father
Coach
Son