Home: Los Angeles, CA. Age: 52. Profession: Executive leadership. Organization: Greenvale Consulting Services. Title: Principal Consultant/President. Alma mater: University of Southern California. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Current project: Writing a movie script. Hobbies: Golf and equestrian (showjumping). Recent travel or adventure: Spain and Ireland. Last book read: Listen for the Lie, by Amy Tintera.
Personality profile: Enthusiastic, family oriented. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone who makes you laugh. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual growth and success. What is your greatest joy? My family. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Educators. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Golf, dinner with my wife. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Eating at local spots.
What was your favorite college course? Creative Writing. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Usual Suspects. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Family photos. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My high school English teacher. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be respectful. What is your favorite app? Spotify. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Music.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Integration of AI for strategic planning.
What change would you like to see in the world? Less reliance on tech for news and more professional/academic/peer-reviewed news publishing. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A lawyer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My favorite watch. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Having dinner with my family and close friends. What advice would you give your younger self? Take your time. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? High school years.
Personal mission: Make a difference in the lives of those I call family and friends. Personal motto: Find the joy in everything you do. Favorite quote: “I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” (Robert Frost).
