I have been a resident of Bucks County for 44 years and have lived in Holland for the past 11. I am a proud veteran of the US ARMY that graduated from Neshaminy and married a girl from Council Rock. We started our family in Trevose, just a few minutes away from where I grew up. We have 3 sons that are all in Council Rock schools and make us very proud. I enjoy cooking, golf, time with friends, a great dinner, and Sea Isle City. I also have a healthy love/hate relationship with the Philly sports teams and if you make me laugh, we’re buddies for life!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I met my wife, Noelle, when we were both working at The Brick Hotel in Newtown. We have been happily married for 16 years and we have 3 great kids: Anthony, Nicholas and Luca. They are all in Council Rock schools and growing up, spent a lot of time on the local baseball and soccer fields.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently the owner/inspector of WIN Southampton providing home inspections and other home services to residents in our area. My path to WIN Southampton began after high school when I worked for a general contractor in the area. After several years as a contractor, I combined my love of working with my hands with my passion for food and entered culinary school. I worked locally at The Brick Hotel, but my time was cut short as after September 11th, 2001, I felt a call to service and joined the US ARMY. When my service was over, I returned to Bucks County and my career as a chef although I did leave the private sector for the corporate side of the industry. I spent most of my time as a District Manager, managing projects and building long-lasting relationships that I maintain to this day.
What I love most about any of the roles I’ve had in my career is the people and the relationships.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Aldo’s and Guru’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Holland for ten years and worked in the area for over 25 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
South of France. We visited family there after our wedding and it is the most beautiful and relaxing place I’ve ever been. I would love for our kids to experience that part of the world.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie – Shawshank Redemption / TV Show – Ted Lasso
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Have empathy. Having empathy will make you a better person.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Phillies Fantasy Camp
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Pearl Jam
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Marita’s Cantina
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?
I would take Bill Murray to Harvest. He is one of the funniest people on earth and I would like to hear his stories about some of his classic characters.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the pride we have in our community. Our pride is what drives great schools, great volunteerism, great support for local businesses, etc….
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In 5-10 years, we will be building our business and visiting our kids at college, hopefully in warmer climates!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Before I was 40, I had only ever had about 5 cups of coffee
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Bandol France
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month – December / Holiday – Christmas / Day – April 16th, our anniversary
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Watching my kids play any sport
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Family
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
My wife’s meatballs & gravy / A new car
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family / Love / Together
Q: Where can people find you and your business?
