Give us a little background about your life
I am Northwest Ohio born and raised. I grew up in Waterville and graduated from Anthony Wayne. I met my wife Sidney in high school, and we have now been married for 3 years. We moved to uptown Maumee, and love being close to uptown -- especially Sidecut to go out for food and drinks. Now, my wife and I have a 3-month-old son. I graduated from Miami University in Oxford and came back to Toledo to work as a Financial Advisor at Savage & Associates since. In my free time, you can find me on the golf course, coaching baseball, or spending time in Northern Michigan in the summers.
How did you get involved with EPIC Toledo?
I was a part of Summer In the City, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's intern engagement program, between my junior and senior years of college. I loved the programming and networking opportunities that it provided, one of which being EPIC Toledo. After I graduated and started working full time, I got engaged in EPIC Toledo and have been a part of it ever since. Networking is so important within so many phases of life, and EPIC provides a great avenue for young professionals to grow their networks.
What leadership skills have you learned from being involved with EPIC?
Relationship Building, Strategic planning, Communication.
What's been your greatest professional accomplishment to date?
Finding a place that allows me to go to work every day and help create a meaningful difference in people's lives while giving me the balance needed to start and raise a family.
Why Toledo? What keeps you here?
To me, it was a no-brainer. Cost of living is strong, the business atmosphere is robust, and the ability to raise a family and send kids to great local schools is unmatched. Things like the Metroparks, Zoo, Walleye and Mud Hens, food and music events are the icing on the cake.
Best advice for other young professionals?
Be intentional in everything you to. You will get out of things what you put in - and that couldn't be more true in EPIC. I have been involved with EPIC for years and have made some great business connections, but have made incredible friendships as well.
What is your vision for EPIC 2026? In a year from now, what does the organization look like to you?
A successful year as chair for me would be further engaging our members - both individual and corporate - to our great opportunities and programming. We have some amazing opportunities planned for 2026 that will give our members chances to experience all that Toledo has to offer: From socials to hearing from some area business leaders, we are networking, learning, and growing more every year.
What's something about you people might not know?
I have been known to sing karaoke from time to time...
I am Northwest Ohio born and raised. I grew up in Waterville and graduated from Anthony Wayne. I met my wife Sidney in high school, and we have now been married for 3 years. We moved to uptown Maumee, and love being close to uptown -- especially Sidecut to go out for food and drinks. Now, my wife and I have a 3-month-old son. I graduated from Miami University in Oxford and came back to Toledo to work as a Financial Advisor at Savage & Associates since. In my free time, you can find me on the golf course, coaching baseball, or spending time in Northern Michigan in the summers.
How did you get involved with EPIC Toledo?
I was a part of Summer In the City, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's intern engagement program, between my junior and senior years of college. I loved the programming and networking opportunities that it provided, one of which being EPIC Toledo. After I graduated and started working full time, I got engaged in EPIC Toledo and have been a part of it ever since. Networking is so important within so many phases of life, and EPIC provides a great avenue for young professionals to grow their networks.
What leadership skills have you learned from being involved with EPIC?
Relationship Building, Strategic planning, Communication.
What's been your greatest professional accomplishment to date?
Finding a place that allows me to go to work every day and help create a meaningful difference in people's lives while giving me the balance needed to start and raise a family.
Why Toledo? What keeps you here?
To me, it was a no-brainer. Cost of living is strong, the business atmosphere is robust, and the ability to raise a family and send kids to great local schools is unmatched. Things like the Metroparks, Zoo, Walleye and Mud Hens, food and music events are the icing on the cake.
Best advice for other young professionals?
Be intentional in everything you to. You will get out of things what you put in - and that couldn't be more true in EPIC. I have been involved with EPIC for years and have made some great business connections, but have made incredible friendships as well.
What is your vision for EPIC 2026? In a year from now, what does the organization look like to you?
A successful year as chair for me would be further engaging our members - both individual and corporate - to our great opportunities and programming. We have some amazing opportunities planned for 2026 that will give our members chances to experience all that Toledo has to offer: From socials to hearing from some area business leaders, we are networking, learning, and growing more every year.
What's something about you people might not know?
I have been known to sing karaoke from time to time...
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