Family: Wife, Kristin; daughter, Laykin, 2.

Place of birth: Waterbury, Conn.

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

A: I moved to Kansas in 1996 with my sisters and parents. My father grew up in northeast Kansas. I moved to Tonganoxie in 2008 to be closer to both my wife and work.

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

A: Buying another house and starting a family in this economy.

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

A: You only get one shot at a first impression.

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

A: I’m an honest person; blessed with great family and friends; big KU fan.

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

A: A teacher.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: I’ve always wanted to visit Australia.

Favorite things:

Song: “Bully” by Shinedown

Color: Blue

Food: Mexican