Home: Park City, UT. Age: 50. Profession: Environmental consulting. Organization: EBI Consulting. Title: Chief Growth Officer and Vice Chairman. Alma mater: Boston College. Languages spoken: English and Italian.
Current project: The Big Belt Buckle Challenge. Recent professional development: Becoming Vice Chairman and Chief Growth Officer of EBI Consulting. Latest accomplishment: Launching Previte Olive Oil. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Finished all six events of the Big Belt Buckle Challenge. Last book read: Sapiens, by Noval Yuval Harari. Recently viewed and recommended: Black Bird (Apple+). Recent unique acquisition: Specialized Epic 8 mountain bike, a sauna and a cold plunge.
Personality profile: Open, witty, opinionated, empathetic, decisive. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Adventurous. Moral compass: Go with my gut. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust, respect, humor, admiration. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trust; one that creates value and is mutually beneficial. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Unbelievable! What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Formula One driver or any professional athlete. How do you relieve stress? Yoga.
What was your first paying job? A paper route. What book have you repeatedly read? The Travelers Gift, by Andy Andrews. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Cool Hand Luke. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Begin with the end in mind and work hard (harder than anyone else). What is your favorite app? WHOOP. What is your go-to source of news and information? Wall Street Journal. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Getting sober at age 32.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Less political division.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Don’t be rude and treat everyone the same as you would like to be treated. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial Intelligence.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Charlie Hunnam. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandparents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An entrepreneur. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My bike.
Personal mission: Giving to others and achieving happiness for me and those around me. Personal motto: Treat people well. Favorite quote: “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” (Marcus Aurelius).
