Family: Wife, Donna Hoegler; stepson, Wesley Clarkson.

Place of birth: Kansas City,?Kan.

Q: When did you move to the area, and what brought you here?

My most recent move to Tonganoxie was to be closer to work after graduating from Kansas University.

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

My wife and I opened a clothing store in Tonganoxie, H Avenue Clothing and Hair. We couldn’t be happier.

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

Be kind, because you can’t rewind life.

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

I am a good cook, play guitar and love animals.

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

A pilot.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A warm place (with a beach preferably) with my amazing family.

Favorite things

Song: “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz

Color: Blue (with some crimson)

Food: Anything Mexican