Personal Statement:

Growing up in Oklahoma, the eldest of five, to a family of service hearts, it was only natural that I pursue a career in private service.  My parents owned a hospitality business, as have most of my family on both sides.  Both grandparents owned their own restaurant and worked well into their 90’s to ensure that the restaurants maintained a quality name and service was paramount to the customers.

While working with my parents and grandparents, I gained the knowledge of running a business.  By working during the summers as a ranch hand on local ranches, I gained a good work ethic from many I consider my mentors.  Early in my life, I learned to take care of others and be of service to my fellow man.  This is what led me to military service, where I have served my fellow Americans for 20 years.  Retiring in 2007.

The military has been an invaluable tool in my learning process.  It has afforded me many opportunities in both personal growth and a career path in private service after I retired. The military provided me with leadership experience, knowledge of the food service field, and a vast background in everything from residential electrical, computers, and office protocol.

Being trained as a classical French chef and pastry chef, holding 42 competition medals for cooking and being on the food network in a pastry competition makes Culinary my  # 1 Top Standard.  I’m comfortable cooking home style for 2 or for 32 in a formal setting.  Cooking is a passion.  My #2 Top Standard is that of Administration.  I’m familiar with keeping personnel records, work schedules and records on vehicle maintenance.  I have experience in travel arrangements & itineraries, credit card reconciliation, budgets, dining facility monies, and wine cataloging/tracking.  My vast knowledge working with outdoor water features (i.e. pools, spas, landscape watering systems, fountains, etc.), lawn care & maintenance and repair of most electrical, plumbing and carpentry issues makes Property & Grounds my #3 Top Standard.  I have an eye for detail and enjoy repair of most motorized equipment found on estates.                   

I have many hobbies that I peruse during my free time, one of which is growing my own herbs for cooking.  I love to fly fish, the outdoors and to travel with my wife Monika, experiencing new and wonderful cultures.  I have been told that I have a great sense of humor and an infectious smile.  This has helped me to maintain my composure in many stressful and high pressure situations.