Who is the best teacher you have had?

The best teachers that I had were my Mother and Father; parents of 9 children. Outside of the traditional scholastic teaching received in public schools, I learned the value in working hard, appreciating what we have, how to put others before yourself and how to offer help to those known and unknown to you.

Which event in the past, present or future would you like to witness in person?

Past: Kirk Gibson's World Series home run (I gave my tickets to a friend) Present: To see the L.A. Dodgers win a World Series game with my Father this season. Future: To see my newest Grandchild when my daughter and son-in-law visit from Canada shortly.

What's your favorite quotation?

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. Helen Keller.

When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

In this order:
1. National Hockey League player for the L.A. Kings.
2. Major League Baseball player for the L.A. Dodgers
3. Race car driver.
4. A professional job including mathematics.

What is on the top of your "bucket list"?

Attend a Formula One (F1) race on the streets of Monaco in the French Riviera.

Five Favorites:

Favorite Movie and movie snack? Airplane, Popcorn with real, melted butter and a Coke

Favorite Dish/Meal/Cuisine? Chocolate Cake

Favorite Car? 1967 Chevy Nova II SS - fully restored

Favorite Song? Tin Pan Alley - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Favorite book? On the Run - Maury Wills

What do you like best about your job?

Developing a mutual sense of trust with my clients; knowing that we can always rely on each other to come through.

What is something interesting / unusual that you want us to know about you?

I love animals. I start each day by feeding and re-filling fresh water for the doves, crows, and any other wild birds that are hungry at my home; all are welcomed. When I arrive at the office, I do the same in an area next to my parking space. My wife and I have 3 dogs (had as many as 6) that we absolutely SPOIL. Providing fresh food, snacks and water (indoors) for them in the morning. I visit them at lunchtime each day. Also, my Little Buddy is Frazier, a red-eared slider semi-aquatic Turtle that is full of personality. When Frazier was very young, I would bring him to the office where he'd sleep on his heating pad next to me at my desk. He's much larger now.

Any Achievements/Accomplishments you want to share?

Lead an Adult Hockey league in penalty minutes. Also, drove a NASCAR spec car on track and won a Mailers Haven sales award.