Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife’s name is Alyson and we have have two beautiful boys. Will will be turning 5 in July and attending Buford Elementary this August. Caleb will be turning 2 this June.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started my career off in retail after graduating from Auburn University. I had the privilege to run six different stores and a market over my career at Sam’s Club and Target. After 12 years, my wife and I decided to start our own business which is when we opened up Johnny’s Pizza on May 5th, 2020. I love living in the community that I work in. The best part of my job is seeing the same guest each week and watching teams come in for parties on our patio.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I have to be biased and say Johnny’s Pizza as my kids love our pizza and chicken fingers. Some of my other favorites are Lola’s, Parma and Rico’s.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I grew up in Sugar Hill when my parents moved here in 1989 for 14 years before going off to college. We moved to Buford in April on 2017.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mike Moulder is one of the best men I know. He is one of the most selfless, giving and positive individuals that I have ever met.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
New Zealand would be the place for me. The landscape is beautiful and so many amazing things to see.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Success is not determined by title or money. It is determined by two big things for me. The first being your joy from what you do. The second is your impact on other peoples lives. Always focusing on helping others and creating happiness for them in all that they do.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Ed Sheeran
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Impressions Spirit Wear because they are down town and you have a since of pride of the community when walking in their store.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Coaching my kids sports team and running a successful restaurant group.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was a Surf Wave Champion for the Southeast as a teenager. For those who have been going to Lake Lanier Islands for a long time will remember the ride.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Cabo San Lucas
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Frankies – Rib Cap – Simply the best
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Dad. I have never met an individual who will do anything at anytime for anyone. He is my role model and a great man and father that I strive to be like.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Christmas Tree and Apple Pie
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Happiness, Love
