Entrepreneurship runs deep in my blood. My dad built businesses from the ground up — from Maxwell’s Brew, a favorite coffee shop by the University of Toledo, to City Hall Grille & Drinks, a local staple for over 20 years. Before him, my grandfather owned restaurants and bars across the city, and several of my uncles followed the same path.

I grew up surrounded by builders — people who knew how to create opportunity with nothing but vision, hustle, and grit.

But my story, like every real story, carries its weight. I’ve lived through the pain of losing my mom — the heart and soul of our family — at a young age. I’ve navigated divorce, abuse, broken homes, and long stretches where my sister and I barely saw our father. I’ve weathered career setbacks, the heartbreak of a broken engagement, and the loss of a baby sister who never got the chance to grow up.

Each chapter has shaped me — not by breaking me, but by building something stronger inside.

Today, I bring every layer of that experience into the work I do. Whether it’s marketing strategy, creative collaboration, or brand storytelling, I don’t just work for success — I work for impact. Because real brands, just like real people, are built not by hiding the hard parts, but by honoring them.

If you’re looking for polished perfection, I’m probably not your guy. But if you’re building something that matters — something real — I’m all in.