Family: Wife, Carol; brother, Tommy; daughter, Sandi Phillips, and family.

Place of birth: Boston.

Q: When did you move to Tonganoxie and what brought you here?

A: June 2009. My daughters live out here with their families.

Q: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

A: Moving out of state.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A: Family comes first.

Q: What three things would you want people to know about you?

A: I’m a hard worker, a New England Patriots fan, and I’m looking for a job so we can stay in Kansas.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: I wanted to work on cars.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: Home.

Favorite things

Song: Anything by Elvis.

Color: Blue.

Food: Filet mignon.