I am a third generation Toledo native that has lived in Perrysburg most of my adult life. For a few years I had a second home and a business office in California but Perrysburg is home. I am the father of three wonderful adult children My two sons and their wives and children also live in Perrysburg while my daughter and her husband live in Detroit. We are a close family.
After graduating from Miami University graduated from The University of Toledo College of Law . While there I worked as a clerk in Lucas County Common Please Court. That was a most interesting job. I am a third generation attorney and practiced law for a few years. After law school I took and passed the Ohio CPA exam. I hold licenses in securities and Insurance as well. I left both law and public accounting to launch my financial advisory business over thirty years ago.
When I’m not busy taking care of my amazing clients, I serve on the board of several charities and pro-life organizations. I have several exciting hobbies that are very rewarding. I attend St. Rose parish here in Perrysburg and I am grateful to God for the many blessings he has given me
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
I love to solve complex legal, tax, financial and insurance problems. I do this for successful business owners and professionals around the country. Most have been with me for decades and the personal relationships are very rewarding.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Wow! Only one? There are so many. I’d have to put my close friend Mike McCartney right up there. He’s an amazing thinker, great conversationalist, outstanding husband, father and man of faith. He once was a professional Rodeo rider, so he’s tough as nails too.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
That’s easy. This year I am going to spend two week on an action packed trip to the Holy Land. Maggie McDaniel from Perrysburg St Rose puts together the most amazing trips and and this will be my third time with her groups.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Treat your future like it’s your own personal property and stay excited about everything you do. Always have the attitude that the best is yet to come and you’ll be amazed how each year just gets better and better.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I have been a student of The Civil War since I was a child and have been to forty battlefields. There are two more I want to see. Also I want to Duck hunt in Alaska.
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?
The scholar, political commentator author, and historian Victor Davis Hansen. He is a great intellect but manages and runs his family farm in California. I thhink the conversation would be compelling. I’d take him to Benchmark.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Well, apart from the great people I’d say our downtown. That’s where I keep my office. The city has done a remarkeble job of keeping in alive and interresting.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Victoria Valle’s Home Team and Dr. George Namy’s dental practice. They and their teams are total winners.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Fr. Joseph Poggemeyer. I have relied on his wisdom and insight for more than a decade throurgh some deep waters and good times. He makes me want to be the best I can be.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Hospitality. Belonging. Roots.
