I am a proud California native and have lived all over the state. When I’m not working I am most likely fishing somewhere.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I was raised by a single mom, Pam Fitzpatrick, who I dearly miss, and have one sister, Katie, and two brothers, Wil, who passed away in September 2021, and David
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Currently I am the owner of Monrovia Tech Support. Beyond the work, which can be frustrating at times but I generally love, the relationships I’ve created with my clients are absolutely amazing
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
The Peach Cafe, Mikomi Sushi, Mahan Indian Restaurant, President Thai in Pasadena, and Zelo’s Pizza in Arcadia
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We moved to Monrovia in 1988, and I’ve been here ever since, except for a 5-month hiatus in Sedalia, Missouri
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Dennis Wadkins. He taught me a lot about Monrovia in the 60s/70s and about growing up as a black man in Southern California
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Cedros Island, Mexico to go Calico Bass fishing!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Three Amigos or Psych
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind. As much as we try to ignore it, hurtful words have a very lasting effect on people
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To own a Pre-Runner truck or a boat
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Soundgarden
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Dollmakers. Because of this business, I got to grow up in Old Town and see how much change our town has gone through in the last 30+ years
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Michelle Obama at the Peach Cafe. She’s amazing.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The diversity. Our community is full of people from all over, and it has made us better for it
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still doing business in town, but with a storefront or working out of an office
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am very much an introvert and have had to really teach myself how be ok with that and still step out of my comfort zone and do my job
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Pennsylvania in the fall
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December, Christmas and Christmas day
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Fishing
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My mom
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The ocean and right when it begins to rain
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, family and animals
