I am the son of small business owners.
I’m a native of Cape Coral, FL where my parents owned and operated a small residential water treatment company. I grew up going on service calls or working in the warehouse. My parents taught me the value of hard work and also instilled in me a deep appreciation for small business. I firmly believe that small business is the backbone of the American economy.
I decided in 6th grade that I wanted to fly for the Navy. I attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and was honored to serve for over ten years as a Navy pilot, flying the C-2A Greyhound and deploying three times across the Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. I was fortunate enough to serve and lead some of the finest our nation has to offer.
I understand service.
My family means the world to me. My girlfriend, Adriana, is my rock and I am forever grateful for her support. I am incredibly blessed to have the love and support of my parents who were small business owners and my sister and brother, both of whom have successful careers in corporate America.
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Even before joining the Navy I had an interest in business and chose to major in economics at the Naval Academy. After separating from the Navy I sought to further my education and attended Harvard Business School for my MBA.
