I have lived in the Mandeville/Covington since 1987. I own an Executive Recruiting firm. I am an original member at FRANCO’S, play golf at Beau Chene and love dining at any of Pat Gallagher’s restaurants.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife Debi and I have been married 27 years. My oldest daughter Stephanie is married to Patrick and works for the largest event planning firm in the world. Stephanie is mom to my granddaughter Emerson, 15 months. Middle daughter Melanie is a Sr. project manger for a digital marketing company in Baton Rouge. Son John is an attorney for a large national firm in Houston.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been an Executive Recruiter for the last 26 years, leading my own firm for the last 21. I love serving the clients that trust me to find key employees for their firm and assisting people with career opportunities and growth.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
All Gallagher’s restaurants, Keith Young’s, Meribo
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
35 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Pastor Stephen Robinson
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Top Gun Maverick, Saints, LSU and Pelicans on TV. Somebody Feed Phil is a hoot.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Finish what you start. That’s the only way you’ll know how it turns out.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
FRANCO’S, Ruby’s Road House. Gallagher’s
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?
Stephen Robinson. Great leader of men.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Everything you need right in your backyard and the people.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Playing with the grandkids, traveling, playing some golf
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was a Marine back in the day.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Gallaghers
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Jesus, Debi, Heaven
