What was the last live performance you saw? TOOL. May 21, 2018. Stage AE in Pittsburgh. Yeah, it’s been a while, but that show is burned into my memory like it was yesterday. Stage AE isn’t the biggest venue, but that just made the whole thing more intense. You could feel the bass in your…

What do you do to be involved in the community? I’m not the kind of person who needs a spotlight or a crowd to feel like I matter—but that doesn’t mean I like sitting on the sidelines either. I do my best to stay involved in the community, and while I keep things pretty low-key,…

What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I don’t look too far ahead. I’m not one of those five-year-plan guys with vision boards and motivational podcasts queued up. I keep things simple. Minimalist by nature, introvert by design. That’s a lot to carry, but somehow it makes life easier. Less…

What are your favorite brands and why? Alright, let’s talk about brands. Or, more accurately, my lack of favorite brands. It’s kind of funny when people ask me, “Hey, what’s your go-to for energy drinks?” and I just shrug. There isn’t one. See, I didn’t grow up in a world of brand loyalty. My childhood was more…

List the people you admire and look to for advice… Growing up, admiration was often packaged neatly—celebrity icons, legendary sports figures, or historical giants. But for me, it was never about a single name etched into headlines or history books. No, the people I admire aren’t confined to a pedestal. They walk among us, unnoticed…