I was born in Philadelphia and lived in Florida until 1992 when I moved to Wisconsin. I have been married to my wife Sarah for 20 years and we have three children Victoria, Grace and James. We also have 3 fury pups, Chip, Bogey and Bunker. I enjoy watching our kids perform in concerts and numerous sports including softball, hockey, lacrosse, football, and golf. I am a PGA Professional and the Managing Partner at Morningstar Golfers Club. When not in the Mukwonago area, I enjoy spending time at our families land in Adams County which we call Freedom Ridge. This time is spent turkey or deer hunting with my kids, teaching them about patience and preparation. My favorite pastime is either cheering on Philadelphia sports teams or upland bird hunting with my pup Bunker.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married for 20 years to my wonderful wife Sarah, We have three children Victoria (18), Grace (16) and James (12). We also have three fury children Chip, Bogey and Bunker.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always been around the golf business with my father who is also a PGA Professional. I have been working or managing Morningstar Golfers Club since 1999. This is the last full-time job I plan to have. I love working at Morningstar since every day is a different challenge, I work with great people, and we have wonderful customers.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love Blue Bay’s Breakfast, Hickory Sticks Fish Fry, and Chen’s Kitchen.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have worked in the community since 1999 and have lived in the Mukwonago area since 2007. I love the community and I try to give back in many ways. Morningstar started working with the community and helping them both financially and physically for the past 15 years. We have and continue to donate direct funds to the district through sponsorships, local clubs with donations, and community programs with products to raffle. I like to refer to Morningstar as a friend of the program. Morningstar donates over 3,000 rounds of golf annual to area clubs, fundraisers and community projects. In addition, Morningstar allow students to come and use the property’s scenic views for backgrounds for Prom and Homecoming pictures. In return we ask they bring non-perishable items for the Mukwonago Food Pantry. We want Morningstar to be something the community takes pride in and enjoy. We are here to help the community.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Obviously….Craig Vertz
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Scotland. Play St. Andrews since it is the home of golf and has so much history.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Christmas Vacation is my favorite movie, while NCIS or Last Man Standing are my go to tv shows.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Take your hat off when you shake someone’s hand, be a leader not a boss, always take the high road, and make mistakes.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Elk hunt with my kids out west.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Toby Keith
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Inn the Olden Days
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?
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. He broke many social and professional barriers and to paraphrase the famous Rudyard Kipling Poem “If”, keeps his head while all those around him are losing theirs and blaming it on him. Eat lunch on the back deck at Morningstar to enjoy the great view of Southern Waukesha County.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Small town feel, while also being very modern.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Sharing time between Mukwonago and our family land in Adams County.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am not great at starting conversations, but love to communicate.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Appalachian Trail (North Carolina)
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month is November, Favorite holiday is Christmas and my favorite single day if Father’s Day.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My love of family.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Kids.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of the first mowing of the Spring and the smell of an ice hockey rink.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Sanctuary, Protected
