Building Futures Through Experience

With over 25 years in construction, I’ve built more than just walls—I’ve built a path that started in hospitality and business development and led me to something far more meaningful: impact.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of job sites and blueprints. But I knew I wanted to lead, to serve, and to build something that mattered. The construction industry gave me that shot—not just to make money, but to create value. I used what I loved—business, service, and connection—to build something that lasts. And now, I use my voice to help others do the same.

Here’s what I tell young people:

You don’t have to settle.

You don’t have to follow a script someone else wrote.

And you sure as hell don’t have to choose between passion and a paycheck.

The skilled trades can open doors—but so can business, so can creativity, so can leadership. The real win? Finding what matters to you—and then working like hell to become someone who makes any team, any company, or any industry better because you're in it.

That’s the mindset I carry. That’s the message I share. And that’s what I want to pass on—whether I’m mentoring one-on-one, speaking in schools, or leading a crew of future entrepreneurs.

It’s not about what job you choose—it’s about how you show up for it, what you build through it, and how you invest what you earn to create the life you want.

That’s not hype. That’s real.

That’s what built me. And it can build you too.

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