I Build Systems.
But Life Happens Off the Whiteboard.
Most of my professional work is about strategy, data, and helping organizations make smarter decisions. But the things that keep me sharp don’t happen in a boardroom.
They happen on a stage holding down a groove, on the ice reading a play before it develops, in the kitchen turning a random collection of ingredients into something great, or fixing a problem at one of my rental properties at an inconvenient hour.
Different arenas. Same principles: discipline, awareness, and getting better every time you do the work.
The Home Team
The most important part of my life doesn’t show up on a résumé.
My wife
My favorite partner in crime and the person who keeps me grounded when work gets intense.
Our daughter
Brings the kind of chaos and joy that only kids can create.
Our dog
Takes the role of household security and emotional support very seriously.
Where I Spend My Non-Billable Hours
Drumming — The Pocket Matters
Before consulting and tech, I spent years playing drums in professional settings. One of the highlights was playing with country artist Mark Cooke during his radio push, along with hired-gun gigs and studio work for independent artists.
Playing music professionally teaches a few things that translate directly to business: Timing matters. Consistency matters. And sometimes the most important thing you can do is support the rest of the band.
Even now, there’s nothing better than locking into a groove with musicians who know what they’re doing.
Real Estate — The Practical MBA
Owning rental property teaches lessons you don’t learn in spreadsheets. When a tenant calls with a problem, it doesn’t matter what time it is — you’re responsible. You learn quickly about maintenance, systems, costs, and what it really takes to make an asset perform over time.
It’s not glamorous, but it’s real. And there’s something satisfying about building something tangible that improves a little more every year.
The Common Thread
Playing music. Competing in sports. Cooking for people you care about. Managing real-world investments.
Different environments — same core idea.
You get better by doing the work, paying attention, and showing up consistently. The discipline that keeps a tight pocket on stage, reads a play half a second early on the ice, or nails a dish at exactly the right moment is the same discipline that drives good decisions everywhere else. Mastery tends to compound.