I was born and raised just south of Boston, Massachusetts in a small town called Lakeville, but have now lived in Austin, Texas for 20 years. The company EDI Staffing hired me in 1998 and I’ve been here ever since. My title is Vice President of Sales and I love helping clients bring on new talent to help their companies grow with the right people. I am also an author of two books. The first one is titled “Was That a Red Flag” on the topic of personal relationships. My second book comes out this year called “Finding Myself Sober,” based on my journey in recovery. My goal is to make sure when crossing paths with anyone in life, that I add value or make their life better by having encountered each other on any given day through acts of service.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Feel welcome to include your family, meaning pets as well.
I am married to the true soulmate in my life and we’ve been together 10 years. I’m the proud father of two daughters ages 29 and 22. We have a pet German Shepherd that is the most human acting canine I’ve ever had. I love spending time outdoors, preferably hiking and I hope to do more of it as the years continue. I’m getting to that point in my life where I want to travel to new places, open my perspective and views, while also encountering as many people as I can along the way.
Q: Where were you born, where were you raised, and where do you currently live (City, State/Province, Country)?
I was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts. I was raised in the small town of Lakeville, Massachusetts and loved my upbringing and childhood there. I have now lived in Austin, Texas for 20 years as of this month in 2023.
Q: What is one of your favorite quotes or lines in a song or movie and why does it resonate with you?
One of my favorite quotes is by Walt Whitman and it simply states “Be curious, not judgmental.” In today’s world, I think this statement or mantra can help anyone. We can learn so much from asking questions to people about their beliefs, even the folks we disagree with on most topics. Why not find out how and why they think the things that they do. It may change your perspective. Even if it does not, you’ll live with a more open mind and be much more accepting of others.
Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career?
That is a valid question. I worked a bit in Finance when I got out of college and was employed by Dun & Bradstreet. They had an office closing and a co-worker asked if I’d ever considered recruiting. I then took a job with a very large Staffing Agency in Boston. What I found out there was that I love helping people further their career and I found so much passion in helping clients hire the right people for their environment. That led me to want to work for a smaller agency that I could help grow over the years.
Q: What do you enjoy most about what you do?
I love meeting new people and truly listening to what they need. Sometimes they don’t always share it right away and I love being able to get into deeper conversations with clients to not only know their business needs and pain points, but to really know them as individuals. It helps me see from their perspective every situation that they find themselves in needing assistance.
Q: What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?
I’d advise to live in the moment and try to witness the miracles that happen each day right in front of us. We’re often so wrapped up in our worries and deadlines that we don’t notice all the glorious things going around us. It took me until 39 years old to start doing this when I entered the world of recovery.
Q: What is one of your favorite places to be or travel to?
Due to my upbringing and my youth, I still love to visit Cape Cod. To be even more specific, I love taking the ferry and visiting Martha’s Vineyard off the Massachusetts coast. I had the luxury of living out there for awhile in my 20’s and the place never leaves your soul.
Q: Who inspires you to be the best version of yourself?
My wife. I’ve never met anyone like her in my lifetime. She gives me honest feedback, she opens my mind, and she educates me more than she probably knows.
Q: How did you first discover “The Go-Giver”?
A mutual friend that Bob and I shared named Joyce Layman.
Q: Who would you like to see featured on The Faces Of The Go-Giver Community and why?
Ana Gabriel Mann. When I first joined the community, she was so helpful and kind in a conversation I had with her that first week. She is another Massachusetts resident from where I grew up so there was a bond there. However, she really took the time to talk to me about my daughter’s possible career path to become a therapist.
Q: Finally, how can we know if someone we come in contact with is a good connection or prospective customer/client for you?
On a professional level, a good possible customer/client for me would be anyone seeking some help in staffing. Ninety percent of our business is IT/Technology Staffing but we also provide HR & Finance resources as well. On a personal level, I love to be connected to others in sobriety/recovery or those seeking to get sober.
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