What charities are you involved in and why?
There are many… FLITE Center, VITA NOVA, American Cancer Society (I am a survivor), but Junior Achievement of South Florida is the charity I am most passionate about. They focus on teaching our future leaders about financial literacy and entrepreneurship. I think about the different things I may have done as a child if I had JA. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty happy with where I am and what I have done, but I think of how I could have done things differently. Plus, these are the future leaders of our country, and we all know we can use some good ones!

What single accomplishment are you most proud of?
That’s easy, my son! I had an uninvolved father. He was a great provider, I never did without, but he wasn’t involved with anything I did. I took the opposite approach with my son; I was overinvolved with everything. Every chance I had to do something with him or try and teach him something, I took advantage. He’s now a sophomore at UCF; I look at what he’s doing, and I feel nothing but pride and love. I am beyond proud of him for what he’s accomplished, and I am looking forward to seeing what is next for him!

What’s the most important business lesson you’ve learned?
Communication is KEY, and confrontation is GOOD if done the right way. By nature, I avoid confrontation at all costs. I look back at my life (not just business) and think if I had confronted and communicated in certain situations, my life may have turned out a little differently. Again, nothing wrong with where I am, but maybe an easier path could have been taken.

What is something about you that may surprise people?
I have an alter ego called “Headbanger Mosh”! Yes, I am a former World Wrestling Federation (Entertainment) Tag Team Champion. I have been a professional wrestler for over 30 years now. Being in the ring is my “happy place.” I feel because of this, I have the greatest ice breaker in the world!