I’m a Renaissance Man! Went to law school and also studied Chemical Engineering. Entrepreneur, Inventor and Cancer Survivor.
Since 2019, I have been a natural body builder competitor. I’m an International Master Champion INBF, WNBF and WABBA
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’m married to Rachel Rose. I’m father to my daughter, Sophie Leannn
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Chemical Engineer, Soccer Player, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Owner of Sheen Industries
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Monrovia offers something for every palette. It’s impossible to choose just one.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 1986
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Tina, the Cat Lady. Uncensored pure soul.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I’ve been traveling for 40 years, both for business and pleasure. I’ve visited 126 countries. My favorite place is Istanbul in Turkey.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Reservoir Dogs. Animal House. The Usual Suspects. Full Metal Jacket.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Take emotion out
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Retire and open my own gym
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Queen. The Gypsy Kings.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Monrovia Hardware Store on Myrtle Avenue. Especially the model train setup in the window
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?
Elon Musk at Gene’s Grinders. I’d like him to tell me what I did wrong and right regarding business decisions.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
The diversity of Monrovians and the sense of community
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Healthy and still working – I love what I do!
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I’m a very sensitive man
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
On my Grandma’s lap while she told me stories
Q: What is your favorite month? Favorite holiday? And what is the best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month is April, the month I married Rachel. Favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My favorite single day on the calendar is May 3, 2010, the birth of my daughter.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My very first patent
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife!
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
A baby’s head and home-baked cookies from the oven
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Secure, Loved
