I’m a lifelong Michigander!!!! I was born in Lansing, grew up in Mason. My family owned and operated the Mason Foodland ( which is currently the Courthouse Pub) in the ’60s and 70’s, the local grocery store long before we had a Meijer. That same entrepreneurial spirit led to the development of FunTyme Adventure Parks where I began working as a waterpark manager. After graduating from MSU, and developing the FunTyme brand to three locations with my brothers, expansion was again on the horizon again with City Limits, and The Orlando Allstate Agency. I love being part of the community and appreciate all the support through the years 🙂 It’s a great place to call home.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have 2 wonderful sons in college pursuing degrees in construction management and graphic design.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Currently, I’m at the local Allstate Agency in Mason. I was able to purchase it from the retired owner in 2020.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Well obviously City Limits :O, and I enjoy seeing Joe at The Courthouse Pub.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Forever!!!! I began in high school during the early 1980s.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
This one has co-recipients: Roland Dart and Jack Davis. They always had a kind word to say.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
The Virgin Islands. The snow here in Michigan is pretty, but I could use some sun and sand.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
“The Godfather” is my all-time favorite movie. As for TV shows, I’m currently hooked on “Ozark.”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Always follow your path in life and commit to what you believe in. That’s how you can change the world.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A long vacation in southern Italy. Meeting extended family from my parents’ home.
Q: Who is your “go-to” band when you can’t decide what music you want to hear?
I don’t have a “go-to”. Depends on my mood???
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Davis Menswear. That’s where my parents bought my first dress clothes.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Will Ferrell at City Limits. We’d have a hoot! “I need more cowbell!”
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The community support and involvement for all things local.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
God willing, I’ll still be healthy and active in the community.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a sucker for my rescue dog Hank.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Scotland
Q: Favorite month? Favorite holiday? Best single day on the calendar?
May is my birth month and summer is near. Christmas Eve is a huge tradition of food and family. Every day is the best day on the calendar!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Time with family.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My parents and my uncles. Always wanting me to be the best version of myself.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
I like a good coffee and a pleasant cigar.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for The Faces of Ingham County?
Bruce Perkins.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Happy, Relaxed.
