I have worked in as a first responder for 42 years in and around our community. For the last 10 years I have worked as a Forensic Death Investigator for the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office and am currently the Director of Community Outreach for our office. I have the pleasure of getting out into the community and letting them know that the Coroner’s Office is not just about death but about the preservation of life and making this a safer place to live and raise a family. I Iove animals and antiques and currently have four German Shepherds who make it necessary to sweep and vacuum daily.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Married to my beautiful wife Linda and have 4 grown children and 4 beautiful grandchildren
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I enjoy working with the families of our decedents to help them throgh the process of putting their loved ones to rest. I particularly enjoy my role in community outreach where I have the opprotunity to speak to groups about all the activities the Coroner’s offce does to make this a safer place to live and raise a family
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
DiCristina’s and New Orleansd food and Spirits and of course 527 for special occasions
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 1987
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I have met so many interesting people here while working for the Coroner’s Office that I would be hard pressed to pick just one
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Historical Documenteries
Q: What advice would you give to people?
A random act of kindness every day will make someone elses life
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Artique’s MArket in Abita Springs
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?
Lt. Billy Nunguesser at Pat’s Rest a While eating oysters outside on the patio overlooking the lake talking about all he does for the state and hoping that some of his energy would rub off on me
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our parish and municipalites large and small are always sponsoring family friendly events to improve the quality of life for those who live here
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired traveling the USA in an RV hunting antiques
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I make it my goal to learn at least one thing new every day
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Science, Service , and Compassion shown by the St. Tammany Coroner and his office every day
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My co-workers and their passion for what they do
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, stabiliy, and relationships