I am from a farm in western Kansas. I joined the Air Force out of high school. When I returned from Korea, I was stationed at Long Beach Airport. I became interested in big trucks and sold parts most of my working years. I later became interested in dancing, met Katie and moved to Monrovia. We teach dancing, started a Welcome Wagon, and became connected to a number of other community organizations.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have triplet boys from my first marriage. Katie and I have no children.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love teaching dance with my wife and meeting new members of our community, and enjoy doing the Welcome Wagon.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorite restaurants are Thai Thyme and Jake’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I moved to Monrovia in 1989.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Steve Baker, he knew so much about our city and did so much for the community.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Panama Canal. It has always been a place of interest.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Sound of Music
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be as honest and as positive as you can be
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I don’t really have a bucket list
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I didn’t have a favorite band because I love too many kinds of music
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Valley Hardware on Myrtle in Monrovia
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?
Dereck Hough, because we can talk dance. Meet at Bella Sera
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
Monrovia feels like a home town for anyone
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I hope I can still help people
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Once upon a time I was homeless
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Yosemite Park
Q: What is your favorite month? Favorite holiday? And what is the best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month is March. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My favorite single day is our Wedding Day
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Home grown tomatoes
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Food cooking and the air after a rain
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
safety, love, and I can be me
