It is important to me to have interests outside of the office. I make time to learn new skills, pick up hobbies, and explore the world so that I can bring fresh perspectives to my work.
The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for a newer and richer experience.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Woodworking
I was always building something when I was a kid. It could have been LEGOs or piecing together wood to make something in my imagination. In the past handful of years, I have focused on building furniture for my home and at the request of friends and family. I use both hand and power tools.
Racing Motorcycles
I have been an active member of the motorcycle racing community for over 20 years. I have competed at the local, regional, and national level. At the height of my career I carried over 30 corporate sponsors and was ranked top as a top rider in New England.
Photography
I began exploring photography in 2005 and have been hooked ever since. For me, photography provides the ability to see the world completely differently, challenging my mind to think in new ways. I am always exploring new places and when I have the opportunity, spending time in a studio.
SCUBA Diving
I began SCUBA diving at a young age and have always been drawn to the ocean. I am definitely partial to the tropics, with most of my diving being conducted in either Hawaii or the Caribbean.
Certifications:
- Open Water
- Advanced Open Water
- Enriched Air
- Rescue Diver
- Divemaster
Flying
In 2011 I started flying planes out of Syracuse Hancock airport (KSYR). Moving beyond my Private Pilot’s License, I went on to obtain my Instrument rating and Commercial Pilot’s license. I currently hold the following certificates/endorsements:
- Commercial Pilot (Instrument – Single Engine)
- High Performance Aircraft
- Complex Aircraft
- High Altitude Aircraft