Do You Know a Great Dad?Each month we will feature a dad making a difference in our community. We want to acknowledge involved dads that go the extra mile. You know him, he's the Scoutmaster, T-ball coach, the Homework Helper, and if that's not enough, he makes a great Saturday morning breakfast. We love this guy. Suggest an MVP Dad by emailing us: info@jaxparent.com.
Childhood Ambition: My goal was to be an astronaut.
Fondest Memory: My second son Paxton inadvertendly waving at me 1 minute after birth.
Favorite Soundtrack/song: Sound track-Little Nicky Song-For whom the bell tolls by Metallica
Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints
Favorite TV Show: Jeopardy
Retreat: Back home in Illinois
Wildest Dream (something you would love to do): Watch my two sons play in a SuperBowl together, win the game, and be the co-mvp's.
What is the last book you read?: One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish for Brayden.
Proudest Moment: Brayden sang the Chicago Bears fight song for me during the NFC Championship game.
Biggest Challenge: Raising to boys both in diapers at the same time.
Your Perfect Day: Any day off of work to spend with family.
First Job: Pizza delivery boy.
Indulgence: Poker
Education: High School deploma, Some College credits
Volunteer: Fire/Rescue (I am an EMT basic)
Current Job: United States Naval Aircrewman/Rescue Swimmer.
If you weren't in the profession you're in, what would you be doing: Going to college to become a biologist.
How do you measure success?: Accomplishments and Family Developement.
Favorite Sport?: Kind of a toss up between Football and Soccer.
Watch or Play? Both.
Sport/Exercise Routine: At least 3 times a week.
Where did you grow up: Illinois. Northern and Southern.
How many siblings: 8
How many children do you have: 2 beautiful blue eyed boys
If you could teach your kids one thing and have it impact them, what would it be? Integrity.
What phrase or motto do you live by? You always pass Failure on the way to Success
What would be people surprised to learn about you?: In High school I was a member of the Beta Club, Honor roll, Math team, WYSE team, and Olympiad team.