My wife Andrea and I live in Mukwonago, Wisconsin where we are raising our two sons, Owen (8) and Jace (5). Originally from Franklin, Wisconsin, I grew up playing sports year round as a kid. Following high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where I lettered four years in football and twice in wrestling. I had great mentors and coaches throughout my life. I am thankful for all of them.
Now that I have kids, I find myself trying to pay it back. I am heavily involved in our local youth sports programs here in Mukwonago. I coach soccer, football, wrestling, and baseball. I also serve on our area youth football board of directors. I believe in the value of sports because of the lessons we can learn from working both individually and on a team.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife Andrea is from Bay View, Wisconsin. We met in college at UW-Whitewater. We have two sons: Owen (8) and Jace (5). They keep us busy and we wouldn’t want it any other way!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I worked as an actuary for four years following college. Afterwards, I spent seven years working in higher education. Currently, I work as the financial officer for the Mukwonago Area School District. All of my experiences have required me to use “big data”. I love working with data sets that allow for me to uncover trends that tell a story, be it financial matters or academic outcomes for students.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fork in the Road, Double D’s, Rustix
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
7 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Craig Vertz, a.k.a the mayor of Mukwonago
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
New York City…is there anywhere else in the world like New York City?
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Saving Private Ryan
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Find someone smarter than me, and seek their advice
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Read “An American Dilemma” by Gunnar Myrdal and visit Gettysburg, PA
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Imagine Dragons
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Fork in the Road
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?
I’d have lunch with Joe Rogan. He strikes me as the most interesting person I know of. His career is so diverse, and he has interviewed some of the most interesting people of our time. I’d take him to David Alan Alan’s because if I’m not mistaken, Joe would likely be a big fan of their food.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that our community still has a “small town USA” feel to it. The culture of the Mukwonago community is unique and authentic. That’s why I choose to move here and raise my kids here.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Doing exactly what I’m doing now, just doing it better!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am a four-time NCAA champion, and I’ll listen to any music that features a piano.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Dunn River Falls in Jamaica
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
4th of July. Celebrating the land of the free is something I don’t take for granted.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Friday night football at Mukwonago High School – is there anything better?
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Curt Wiebelhaus & Kevin Bullis
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Stargazer lilies that I grow in my backyard
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, friends, community
