I did most of my growing up just outside of San Antonio, TX. Went to school at Auburn University in 2001 while meeting my wife Michelle, where she was getting her Doctorate from University of Florida. Moved to Buford form Lake Mary, FL in 2008 so I could establish my State Farm agency. Michelle was working and traveling as a sales manager for a medical device company for several years but then our family needed her at home. I enjoy being outside, going to the gym, Auburn & sports. I love watching my boys play sports for Buford and my daughter riding her horse.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Michelle and I will be married for 20 years in April. Jackson a junior plays lacrosse and tennis, Drew a freshman plays lacrosse & football and Kara in 6th grade cheers & rides her horse Big Dashing Perry. All attend Buford City Schools.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am in my 15th year of owning my State Farm Agency here in Buford. I LOVE helping people and being a contributor in our community.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
There are a lot of good ones but I frequent Johnny’s, Bravo and Friends the most.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
My office has been here for 15 years and we have lived in Buford for about 3 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
David Snell is one of the first people I met when I opened my office. He is a true servant in our community and a great Auburn man!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Turks & Caicos. I love a beautiful tropical place. And I could fish!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Favorite Movies – Both Top Guns, Rudy, Remember the Titans, TV Shows – Yellowstone, Friends, Breaking Bad
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Life is short so live it to its fullest!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to go to John Dutton’s ranch and stay out in Yellowstone. Find a hunt in Montana as well.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Morgan Wallen
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Buford City! They truly look out for our community and make it a better place to live.
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?
Charles Barkley. He is a polarizing figure who is funny, entertaining and a family man. We could go anywhere and I am sure he would find something to eat.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Buford High School. It brings this community together more than any other high school I have ever seen. No knock on any others but it is truly unique. It’s almost like a college town.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still in Buford running my business but also visiting my kids in college, wherever that may be, hopefully in 5-7 years and not 10!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I would love to have a ranch with horses, cows, pigs, etc.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
I would have to say Costa Rica or Hawaii.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month would be August because it is when football starts. My favorite holiday is Christmas…I am Clark Griswold Jr.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Michelle’s chocolate chip cookies. They are my weakness!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My dad is a person I really look up to. He treats everyone with kindness and has never met a stranger.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Spring flowers and anything on the grill
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Friends, Wolves
