Occupation: Financial Planner.

First job: Bus boy for Egadd’s Restaurant in Bettendorf, Iowa, at age 14.

Favorite or worst job: Favorite job - existing profession. Worst - cutting one acre of grass using a small lawnmower.

Almost became:An engineer.

Career crossroads: 1993 - Getting laid off from a commercial property management company. I thought it would be my life profession.

Wisest lesson learned: Never get into consumer debt!

Hardest choice made: 9th grade - I had to choose between the high school golf team or soccer team. Chose soccer.

Hobby: Golf, rollerblading, reading financial magazines, hiking, snow skiing.

Easiest way for me to relax: Listen to Chopin’s classical piano music or Tony Bennett singing anything.

Personal hero/heroine: Fiction hero - James Bond. Non-fiction - past Pres. Gen. Eisenhouwer.

Working on: Improving my knowledge of my profession as it relates to estate planning.

Movie I’ve been recommending lately: Toy Story, very funny. Movies I never want to see again: Leaving Las Vegas.

Current reading: “Go Paris” and other Paris related travel books. Going to Paris in May ‘97.

Most impressive book I’ve read: Any John Grishm book.

Every New Year’s I resolve: Make a difference in the lives of my clients and friends.

Most interesting personality: Newt Gingrich.

One thing I can’t stand: Apathy of individuals - people who don’t care.

People who knew me in school, thought I was: Intense, got along with most of my classmates (high school). Hard worker and dedicated college student.

My friends like me because: I am thoughtful and entertaining.

If I won the Lottery I would: Pay off mortgage and school loan and assist my family (mom, dad, sisters, brother).

Worst memory: Dad going to the hospital after suffering a stroke when I was 13.

My idea of paradise is: Anywhere you find peace.

My neighbor is: Easy to talk to, very nice.

A really great evening for me is: Nice dinner with Sue after a good classical concert or play.

Moments of pride: Marriage (the ceremony) and when I received the keys to our new house.

Most tense moment. When Sue crashed after only roller-skating for 30 yards and I thought she broke her hip and elbow. She was fine. Favorite pet?

Any friendly dog. Aspirations/looking forward to: Going to London and Paris in May, 1997.

My best talent: Being focused and accomplishing my goals.

My favorite game is: Golf

Little known fact: I love martinis.

Speaking/communication role model: Any exciting politician speaking on the floor of the House or Senate.